UCJCI Update - Vol. 13 No. 42
calendar_month Oct 29, 2026
Date Issued - October 28, 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:
- Publication Overview:
- Title: UCJCI Update (Vol. 13, No. 42), official weekly newsletter of the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI).
- Synodical Theme: "Launch out into the D.E.E.P" (Discipleship, Evangelism, Edification and Prophetic Ministry).
- Hurricane Melissa Relief & Community Recovery:
- The hurricane caused widespread destruction, job and roof losses, and severe damage to agriculture, properties, and sanctuaries.
- Next Steps for Communities: Daily prayer (6 AM and 6 PM), reporting hazards utilizing JDF resources, community organization and assessments, completing Damage Assessment Forms, and identifying safe worship locations.
- Rebuilding Appeals: Reids Friendship United Church scheduled a work day for November 7, 2026, to help rebuild their totally removed church roof. Monetary donations for disaster relief are accepted via specific JMD, USD, and GBP accounts with the National Commercial Bank.
- Milestones & Anniversaries:
- Radio Ministry Legacy: Celebrating 50 years (1976–2026) of the "Worship the Lord" radio broadcast on Radio Cayman, founded by Rev. Godfrey Meghoo and supported by key figures like Bunny Bodden, Sybil McLaughlin, Loxley Banks, and Norma McField.
- CPHS Appreciation: The Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council (CIRMC) held its Annual Service of Appreciation for Cayman Prep and High School (CPHS) staff at Elmslie Memorial Church, celebrating 77 years of partnership and serving 1,022 pupils.
- Worship, Events & Notices:
- All Saints Sunday (Nov 1, 2026): Focused on the triumph of saints, perseverance through trials, and lectionary readings including Psalm 34:1-10, 22, Revelation 7:9-17, Matthew 5:1-12, and 1 John 3:1-3.
- Upcoming Events:
- King's Gate United Women's Fellowship Annual Take-Out Luncheon on October 30, 2026.
- Pink Praise Concert on October 31, 2026, at The Celebration Church, Portmore, to raise funds for a new mammography machine.
- Camp "Launch out into the D.E.E.P" reunion on October 31, 2026, in Manchester.
- UCYAAM Conference & AGM on November 7, 2026, at Andrew's Memorial United Church.
- Brae Head United Fundraising Gospel Concert on November 27, 2026.
- Employment & Classes: Andrews Memorial United Church is seeking a temporary Administrative Assistant from December 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Webster Memorial United Church is running a Discipleship Institute teaching module on the "Evidence of Fulfillment of Prophecy" facilitated by Rev. Wayan Wellington.
- Publication Overview: