UCJCI Update - Vol. 13 No. 40
calendar_month Oct 15, 2026
Date Issued - October 14, 2026
Here is a comprehensive summary of this week's United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) update:
Here is a comprehensive summary of this week's United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) update:
- Church Celebrations & Anniversaries
- Webster Memorial United Church: Celebrated its 85th Harvest Sunday under the theme "Faithful Stewards of God's Abundant Provision" on September 27, 2026, with about 500 attendees in person and over 300 online. The week-long celebration included a Harvest sale, Health & Services Day, Evangelism Day, Advocacy Day forum on environmental stewardship, a Harvest Supper, and an intergenerational care home visit.
- William Pouchie Memorial Church (North Side): On October 4, 2026, members participated in a special anointing service using blessed oil from the Moderator's Retreat.
- Upcoming Events & Workshops
- Camp Reunion: Scheduled for October 24, 2026, at Little Rippon Nature Park, Mile Gully, Manchester.
- CWM Caribbean Regional Assembly: Worship service on October 25, 2026, at Ridgemount United Church, Mandeville.
- Gospel Jamboree: Presented by Hellshire United Church on October 25, 2026.
- Discipleship Institute: Webster Memorial is hosting a teaching module on the "Evidence of Fulfillment of Prophecy" from October 22 to December 10, 2026, and a Vocal Music Workshop on October 24, 2026.
- UCYAAM Conference & AGM: Hosted under the theme "Rooted and Grounded, Going Deeper in Ministry" at Andrew's Memorial United Church on November 7, 2026.
- Reids Friendship United Church Work Day: Scheduled for November 7, 2026, to help rebuild and replace the church roof removed by a hurricane.
- Fundraisers: King's Gate United Women's Fellowship Annual Take-Out Luncheon on October 30, 2026, and a Pink Praise Concert on October 31, 2026, at The Celebration Church, Portmore, to raise funds for a new mammography machine.
- Worship Focus & Lectionary (Heroes' Sunday - October 18, 2026)
- Theme: "Power of God's Presence for a Godly Heritage".
- Lectionary & Scripture readings include Exodus 33:12-23, Psalm 99, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, and Matthew 22:15-22.
- Relief Efforts & Prayer Requests
- Hurricane Melissa Relief: Donations are being accepted via National Commercial Bank, Bank of New York Mellon, and Barclays Bank to help repair damaged sanctuaries and assist affected individuals.
- Intercessory Prayers: Prayers are requested for Nepal's flash flood victims, those affected by Hurricane Melissa, bereaved families of church members, injured or unwell ministers and members, and peace in West Asia, North Africa, and Jamaica.
- Church Celebrations & Anniversaries