Caribbean Church Update: Moral Crossroads
Vol. 1 | Issue 9 A weekly roundup of significant happenings, moves, and missions across the Caribbean’s Christian and ecumenical landscape.
Headline: Archbishop Philip Wright Advocates for Reparative Justice in London
The Most Rev. Philip Wright, Archbishop of the Church in the Province of the West Indies (CPWI), made a major impact on the global stage this week at the "Breaking the Chains of Injustice" consultation in London. Archbishop Wright strongly backed the Church of England’s Project Spire—a £100 million initiative aimed at redressing the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.
Archbishop Wright stated that the Anglican Church is at a "significant moral crossroads," arguing that the centuries of harm caused by enslavement demand "deliberate and intentional redress." He highlighted that this is not merely about money, but about funding schools and hospitals to help Caribbean people step out of the legacy of a "horrendous period of history."
Ecumenical & Denominational Moves
Cuba: Bishops Request Delay for Vatican Visit
In a move reflecting the gravity of the national crisis, the Catholic Bishops of Cuba have asked Pope Leo XIV to postpone their scheduled ad limina visit to Rome. The visit was originally set to begin on February 16, but the bishops cited the "worsening socio-economic situation" and "instability" in Cuba as reasons to remain with their congregations.
WCC: "You Are Not Alone" Prayer for the Caribbean
The World Council of Churches (WCC) hosted an ecumenical prayer for the Caribbean region on February 16 in Geneva. WCC General Secretary Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay met with ambassadors from the Bahamas, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, and Jamaica, assuring them that the global church stands with the region in the face of climate catastrophe, disaster, and displacement.
Regional Mission & Church Growth
Methodist Men’s Rally in the BVI
The MCCA Leeward Islands District (BVI Circuit) held its 2026 Men’s Rally this past Sunday at the Road Town Methodist Church. Under the theme "Light of the World! Anchored in Christ!", the rally emphasized the role of men as spiritual pillars in a shifting regional landscape.
Windward Islands: Farewell to a Devoted Priest
The Diocese of the Windward Islands laid to rest Fr. Frank Garraway on Wednesday, February 25, in Canouan. Fr. Garraway, the first priest ordained from the Southern Grenadines, was remembered as a devoted cleric who spent years traversing the waters between Canouan and Union Island to serve his flock.
Quick Hits & Significant Dates
Provincial Sunday (Feb 8): Anglicans across the islands gathered to celebrate their "Provincial Sunday," reaffirming their identity as "one people—called, equipped, and sent by God."
Trinidad & Tobago: Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon recently condemned a controversial Carnival marketing stunt, describing it as a "national emergency" regarding the values being presented to youth.
Nigeria (G26): Conservative Anglican leaders are preparing for the G26 Conference in Abuja next week (March 3-6), a gathering many regional leaders are watching as a "kairos moment" for the Global South.
Upcoming Events to Watch
March 3–6: G26 Gathering in Abuja, Nigeria (Significant implications for Global South Anglicanism).
March 2026: Relief Society Anniversary (Ecumenical women's groups often observe this period of service).
April 5: Easter Sunday preparations are underway for joint ecumenical sunrise services across the islands.
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This video features the highlights of the MCCA Men's Rally in the British Virgin Islands, providing a look at the worship and community spirit within the Methodist tradition in the region.
Heed the Call to Serve the West-Indies
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