In celebration of Jamaica’s 62nd Anniversary of Independence, the Consulate General of Jamaica in Miami will hold its annual Ecumenical Service on Sunday, July 28, 2024, starting at 4:00 p.m.
The event will take place at The Faith Center, located at 5555 NW 95th Avenue, Sunrise, Florida.
This year’s sermon will be delivered by Bishop Clive Porter, Senior Pastor of the Victory Place International Worship Center in Lauderhill. Pastor Dr. Clyde Bailey, Senior Pastor of The Faith Place Church in Miramar, will officiate the service.
The service will include an official message from Jamaica’s Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The Order of Service will also feature several performances by local artists, including Gospel artist Papa San, the South Florida Caribbean Chorale (SFCC) directed by Steve Higgins, the Tallawah Mento Band directed by Colin Smith, and the Jamaica Folk Revue, among others.
The theme for this year’s celebration is “Jamaica – One Love To the World.” Consul General Oliver Mair invites nationals and friends of the Jamaican Diaspora to join in worship to celebrate Jamaica’s independence.
Mair also called on the Diaspora community and friends to unite in the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Beryl, stating, “As we continue to work together to recover from Hurricane Beryl.” Proceeds from the service will support Jamaica’s Hurricane Beryl Relief efforts, coordinated by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).
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The annual Ecumenical Service is a cherished tradition that brings together the Jamaican community in South Florida to celebrate the nation’s independence and support its ongoing recovery and development initiatives.
