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Two injured in shooting at church
Two injured in shooting at church
A SHOOTING incident took place at Grace Community Church in Marathon on Thursday evening resulting in two men being taken to hospital.
Minister to meet with church leaders to discuss marital rape
Minister of Social Services Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday he will meet with church leaders to discuss the way forward on the issue of marital rape. "... I heard church leaders recently ask for more discussion," he said. "I've called church leaders and suggested dates when we will sit and discuss. We have to get to ...
Long Island Anglicans close out the church's 150th anniversary celebrations
A display of photos, depicting Anglicanism on Long Island, closed out the Diocese's 150th anniversary celebrations.
In the settlement of Clarence Town, on Saturday, January 28, history was made as pictures depicting the transformation of the church over the years adorned the walls of a community center for members to view.
The church kingdom and gender violence and equality
The church kingdom and gender violence and equality
The past few months have seen a major focus on the issues of gender-based violence and gender equality. Many views have been presented and a very spirited debate has occurred. I have noticed in the process some very unbalanced and in some cases completely uninformed and erroneous statements regarding the church. I believe the first ...
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Nassau Cruise Port Ltd. Supports Local Community with Back-to-School Donation to Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Nassau Cruise Port Ltd. Supports Local Community with Back-to-School Donation to Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Nassau Cruise Port Ltd. is delighted to showcase its commitment to the local community through a generous back-to-school donation benefiting Mt. Olive Baptist Church for the second year. In an effort to assist families in need as they prepare for the upcoming school year, Nassau Cruise Port Ltd. has provided thirty $50 gift certificates to John's Shoes, a well-known footwear retailer.
Parliamentarians visit churches in Fox Hill on Fox Hill Day
Parliamentarians led by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis visited churches in Fox Hill on historic Fox Hill Day, August 8, 2023 which comprised parliamentarian combined choir performances, conducted by Ruby Ann Darling, and cheque presentations to each church visited: St. Paul's Baptist Church, Macedonia Baptist Church, Mt. Carey Baptist Church, and St. Mark's Native Bap...
Man Jailed For Breaking Into Church Rectory
Man Jailed For Breaking Into Church Rectory
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A 51-year-old man who stole laundry supplies during a break-in at the rectory of St. Mary The Virgin Anglican Church has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.
ACM branch formed at St. Christopher, The Martyr Anglican Church
With the charter of the Anglican Church Men (ACM) branch (ACM) of The Anglican Church of St. Christopher, The Martyr, ACM Council President Gevon Moss said the diocese sees possibilities for mentorship, fellowship and networking that will aid in the growth and development of the parish and the Lyford Cay community where the church is established.
Church leaders decry country's 'rape culture'
Church leaders decry country's 'rape culture'
Condemning the recent abduction and sexual assault of a nine-year-old girl, Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) President Delton Fernander yesterday called for action over a reported increase in rapes in the country. The BCC held a press conference to sound the alarm over the growing number of reports of sexual assaults and other reports of violence in The ...
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"Church Hosts Basketball Recruitment Camp"
"Church Hosts Basketball Recruitment Camp"
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A local church is facilitating a basketball recruitment camp with recruitment coaches from U.S. Colleges.