Adventists say advocacy for flexibility not a bid for preferential treatment
The Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is adamant that its advocacy for “flexibility” so its members can observe their Sabbath is not a bid for “preferential treatment”. This as the 307,000-member strong organisation prepares to mount its January 30 summit which is designed to “highlight the disrespect for the religious rights and beliefs of individual and denominational organisations” and foster dialogue and understanding among different religious groups in Jamaica while emphasising the importance of respective diverse beliefs.
Sabbath keepers under pressure from schools, jobs
Sabbath keepers locally are lamenting what they consider an infringement of their fundamental rights by employers and educational institutions who disregard their religious freedoms, forcing them to choose between their faith and their livelihoods.
This is not war!
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamaica, which has more than 307,000 members in some 738 congregations, while insisting that it is not declaring “war” on employers or institutions who continue to “disrespect” its “religious rights and beliefs”, says it will be using its upcoming January 30 summit to plead for understanding and flexibility.
Andrews Memorial Hospital Strengthens Jamaica’s Healthcare with Launch of New Services
Andrews Memorial Hospital (AMH), a healthcare institution operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamaica, recently launched its Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory services on. These additional services mark a significant step in the hospital’s goal toward a high-reliability healthcare institution, a move toward delivering quality care that addresses critical gaps in diagnostic and cardiac care in the nation.
Central Jamaica Conference continues to Mobilise Youth for Christ
Imagine a church filled with bright-eyed children, their voices rising in unison as they pledge “Because Jesus loves me I will always do my best” with scarves neatly tied, pins gleaming on their uniforms. The atmosphere is electric, punctuated by cheers and applause as names are called, each step forward met with pride and joy.
Over 200 Women Impacted by CJC Wellness and Empowerment Retreat
Montego Bay, Jamaica — More than 220 women from across Central Jamaica Conference (CJC) participated in the 2024 Women’s Retreat held in Rose Hall, St. James, from October 3 to 6. The event, designed to promote wellness, personal growth, and empowerment, featured a series of workshops, worship sessions, and networking activities that encouraged attendees to reflect, heal, and connect with others.