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BVI Methodist Church to host over 100 delegates for 2024 business conference

The Methodist Church BVI Circuit, one of 15 Circuits and Mission of the Leeward Islands District, will bring together more than 100 of its diverse members; clergy and laity to the Virgin Islands for its first in-person conference since the COVID-19 Pandemic. Photo: Methodist Church BVI Circuit
The Methodist Church BVI Circuit is also hosting the 5th Triennial Leeward Islands District Conference which is the first physical gathering of the Leeward Islands District since the Pandemic. Photo: Facebook/File
The Methodist Church BVI Circuit is also hosting the 5th Triennial Leeward Islands District Conference which is the first physical gathering of the Leeward Islands District since the Pandemic. Photo: Facebook/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Methodist Church BVI Circuit, one of 15 Circuits and Mission of the Leeward Islands District, will bring together more than 100 of its diverse members; clergy and laity to the Virgin Islands for its first in-person business conference since the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The 218th Annual Meeting of the District will witness two ministers being ordained on 18 January at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church starting at 6 pm where the Connexional President, Bishop, The Reverend Everald L. Galbraith will preside at the Service of Ordination.

The Methodist Church BVI Circuit is also hosting the 5th Triennial Leeward Islands District Conference which is the first physical gathering of the Leeward Islands District since the Pandemic.

“With thanksgiving, we gather, for we have come this far by faith, leaning on God, our refuge and strength. Now in its 218th Annual Meeting, the 100 plus clergy and lay delegates are journeying from as far as Holland in Europe and all across the Leeward Islands for the 11 to 20 January meetings, devotions, and special services,” the church said in a release.

Public Invited to events 

As such, the public is being invited to join in various worship services which includes the Welcome Service on Sunday, January 14, 2023, at 4 pm at Road Town Methodist Church. A roll call of the 15 Circuits and Mission will feature and be celebrated all week long with the flying of country flags at the Road Town Roundabout and at the Road Town Methodist Church on Main Street.

The Church said Midday devotions will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12:15 pm at Road Town Methodist Church and the Ordination Service of two young men, Rev. Jean Ronald Charles and Rev. Erick Valentin Alexander will be held on Thursday, January 18, 6pm at Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church.

Then on Friday, a Communion Service will signal the closing of the Conference at 7 pm at the Road Town Methodist Church. This Conference will also elect a new District President to succeed Bishop, the Reverend Charles A. Seaton who is completing his third triennium.

The Methodist Church in the BVI is one of 15 Circuits and a Mission that comprises the Leeward Islands District of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas (MCCA). The District meets each year, triennially in full Conference and in Council during the intervening years. The Church is headed by the President of the Connexional Conference who has pastoral and spiritual oversight over the whole church. 

16 Responses to “BVI Methodist Church to host over 100 delegates for 2024 business conference ”

  • jack (13/01/2024, 17:08) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
    Since when church became a business,I thought it should have been a none profit organization,people go to church to pray not shear out money,to people who are healthy and capable of working...government is responsible for churches they are the one swearing on the Bible, social security tax,NHI tax, income tax,property tax,importation tax,transfer of money tax and still there is a 10% for churches so they would allow you to speak to God,lol now you telling other congregation coming here to tell us what we already know in the Bible or to see business?
  • Lb (13/01/2024, 17:59) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Praise the Lord
  • WELCOME (13/01/2024, 18:13) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    to the Virgin Islands.
  • HMMM (13/01/2024, 18:33) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    I support the church and the work of God but they seem to only have a voice when the local government have missteps but not the Governor. I guess the Brits have them fearful also.
  • Waiting 2 hear the churches position (13/01/2024, 18:37) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    How the hell the Governor could keep the white UK Commissioner of Police on the job while a review of allegations of corruption of his actions is ongoing? Why all others who are black local or Caribbean people in the public Service sent home 1st then investigated not reviewed? How the hell the Governor could be doing a review rather than a full independent investigation only on the white UK Commissioner of police on allegations of corruption? People the Governor is abusing his powers. This is WRONG WRONG WRONG!!! What is the view of the religious leaders?
    • question (13/01/2024, 20:32) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      Would anyone who's saying send the commissioner of police on leave had liked it if someone or persons had accused you of something without a proper investigation? If there's sufficient evidence to do so I am quite sure the Police Commission would send him on leave. What if it were you? You all need to stop it.
      • @Question (14/01/2024, 08:26) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
        You obviously living under a rock. Exactly what you are saying is what should have been done for all the other local and Caribbean people who are public officers who have been accused of alleged wrong doing. The point is it was not done for them so it MUST NOT be done for him. Also an independent investigation and not a bogus review should be done. What is good for the goose must be good for the gander. Stop trying to make wrong become right because you love the Governor and UK. Wrong is wrong no matter who does it. So you please stop your hypocrisy.
  • ccc (13/01/2024, 20:15) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hope they work on church reform
  • Shame Shame (14/01/2024, 00:03) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    and we don't have a decent hotel with a large enough conference room to accommodate a crowd of that size
    • @Shame Shame (14/01/2024, 08:27) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Some of you make the dog sick complaining and only finding faults.
  • up for discussion (14/01/2024, 00:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why only the sea cows bay methodist church hosting funerals on a Saturday?
  • Road Town Rebel (14/01/2024, 01:43) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    They need to fix the cemetary wall in Long Bush now. It look disgusting in the Middleton if town.
  • Dancing with the Stars (14/01/2024, 06:19) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    @ Jack. Where ignorance is bliss, it is folly to be wise. The church is a religious organization and not political. It is to guide its people on spiritual matters. Why do people appeal to ministers of the church to come and pray with them when they have difficulties. They also and asked the ministers to intercede and pray for their healing and recovery. Instead of casting aspersion on the church, I will urge persons like you to repent of your sins and ask for forgiveness from God. Amen
    • jack (14/01/2024, 14:19) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      Why would I need to repent,I thought Jesus died for my sin,that's how Christian see it,so it doesn't matter what you do we all going to heaven,look how much the government are stealing an they go to church like a Saint,whatever you do in life is already written down,forgiveness cannot take that away.
  • smh (14/01/2024, 12:22) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is a District Conference, a coming together of the churches.
  • Dancing with the Stars (15/01/2024, 05:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    @ Jack. It's no doubt that you name is Jack. That should not be your name only. A few other letters were not attached to complete your name. I would not say more. Your parents would be embarrassed to know that you are their child.


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