UCJCI Update - Vol. 13 No. 38

Date Issued - September 30, 2026

Overview: United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) Update

Date & Volume: September 30, 2026, Vol. 13, No. 38
Synodical Theme: "Launch out into the D.E.E.P (Discipleship, Evangelism, Edification and Prophetic Ministry)"

Key Church News & Events

Women's Fellowship: The Western Regional Mission Council Women's Fellowship concluded its final 2026 Prayer and Fasting Service hosted by the Barrett Cluster, drawing over 100 attendees. Guest speaker Ms. Ann Marie Rushe spoke on trusting God with unwavering faith.
Ministerial Inductions:
- Rev. Khereen Wilson-Bailey was inducted as Minister of the Bodden Town-Savannah Charge (Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council) on September 20, 2026.
- Rev. Donald West was inducted as Minister to the Carron Hall Charge (North-Eastern Regional Mission Council) on September 27, 2026.
Testimony: Nysha Johnson (2026 TIM Participant) shared her reflections on winning the "Ms. Face of Union 2026" title during UTS's Sports Fest.

Worship Themes & Lectionary (Heritage Month: October 2026)

Theme: "A Godly Heritage – Reverence & Respect for A Godly Heritage"
Recommended Readings (Oct 4, 2026): Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46

Upcoming Activities & Notices

Discipleship Institute: Hosting a teaching series on "Justice and Advocacy: The Church's Mission" led by Rt. Rev. Dr. Collin Cowan from October 6–15, 2026, alongside a Vocal Music Workshop on October 24, 2026.
Pink Praise Concert: An evening of worship on October 31, 2026, at The Celebration Church, Portmore, to raise funds for a new mammography machine.
Camp Reunion: Scheduled for October 24, 2026, at Little Rippon Nature Park, Manchester.
UCYAAM Conference & AGM: Set for November 7, 2026, at Andrew’s Memorial United Church under the theme "Rooted and Grounded, Going Deeper in Ministry".
Job Opportunity: The Synod Office in Kingston is seeking applicants for a Program Assistant in the Human and Mission Resource Unit, with applications due by October 9, 2026.

Relief Efforts & Prayer Concerns

Hurricane Melissa Relief: Donations are being accepted via National Commercial Bank (JMD, USD, and GBP accounts) to help rebuild damaged sanctuaries and institutions.
Prayer Requests: Prayers are requested for those affected by Hurricane Melissa and flash floods in Nepal, injured or bereaved church members (including Rev. Carlene Walford and Rev. Gerald Emanuel), and ongoing global conflicts.