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In 2024, we set up a new diocesan link partnership with the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. In October, Jamaica was hit by Hurricane Melissa, which affected thousands of people. Four churches have been destroyed, and a number of other churches and schools have suffered significant damage.

We are committed to supporting our partners in mission at this difficult time. We have already made a significant donation from the Bishop of Oxford’s Outreach Fund, and we now hope that the whole diocese will join with us in supporting our siblings in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands in our Advent Appeal.

You are invited to share this appeal with your church, congregation, and wider community. You are encouraged to dedicate one of your Advent or Christmas collections to this cause, or to raise money for the appeal through a Christmas fair or carol service, or via your links with your local community.

In this, we form part of a wider effort. Diocesan staff in Jamaica are already working hard to coordinate relief for those in immediate need. Within our existing relationship with the diocese, we are able to ensure that our gifts of money are directed towards the best possible use in the diocese’s relief and rebuilding effort. Funds may be used for the relief of immediate needs amongst those injured or left homeless; and for the rebuilding programme for diocesan property across Jamaica.

Details of how to donate are available at oxford.anglican.org/appeal

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