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The united church in jamaica and the cayman islands

About Our Church

  • Meadowbrook United Church

    MEADOWBROOK UNITED CHURCH (MUC) is a congregation of the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI). The United Church was formed in 1965 by bringing the Presbyterian Church in Jamaica and the Congregational Union of Jamaica together. The Disciples of Christ in Jamaica joined on 13 December 1992. The UCJCI recognizes Jesus Christ as Lord and Head of the Church. Within that context the church is organized in the following manner.

  • LOCAL CONGREGATION

    Constitutes all communicant members, children and adherents. The board of elders formulates and implements policies and programmes and provides leadership and support necessary to fulfil God’s purpose for the Church.

  • AREA COUNCIL

    Each local congregation is a member of one of the 4 regional Councils in the United Church, which has oversight on the work and witness of the church within specified geographical boundaries. Ministers operate under the discipline of the regional councils.

  • SYNOD AND MODERATOR

    The Synod is the supreme legislative and administrative court of the church and meets once every two years. The business of the Synod is presided over by a moderator who is elected by the Councils. Synod administers its affairs through the Synod Administrative Centre, along with its standing committees.

  • MUC

    MUC is located in the heart of the Meadowbrook/Havendale community and share space, spirit and resources with the Meadowbrook Prep and High Schools, two main entities that are a part of our wholistic community engagement.
THE UNITED CHURCH IN JAMAICA AND THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

  • Our History

    On September 13, 1959 twenty-five members of the Presbyterian faith met for divine worship in the Assembly Hall of Meadowbrook High School and set the stage for a dynamic local mission – the Meadowbrook Presbyterian Church.Led by the Rev. W. R. F. McGhie, Minister of Webster Memorial Church, these faithful Christians attended regular worship services but were not content to make the school building their church home. Their expressed desire was realized when in 1961 a site was acquired for the erection of a church building, and, in the same year an architect drew the plan.
    Based on the decision that Meadowbrook Church should be congregated with a full-time Minister, the South Eastern Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Jamaica met in the Meadowbrook School Hall on Sunday, January 8 and declared the congregation an official congregation of the church.

  • Our History

    Sunday, January 15, 1961 saw the serving of communion for the first time with twenty-seven persons signifying their intention of becoming regular members, and Mr. P. R. Miller as the first Elder.The numbers were small, but what was lacking in numbers was made up for in grit, sincerity and determination. Under the able leadership of Rev. Neil Banks, the first resident Minister, the building of the church was started. The building was completed in 1965.The formal dedication of the church took place on March 6, 1966, and uniquely, Meadowbrook became the first new church building to be opened after union of the Presbyterian and Congregational Churches.

  • Our History

    Ever since its establishment, the Meadowbrook Church has been blessed with inspired, loyal and dedicated ministers. With the pioneering work of the Rev. McGhie, Deaconess Madge Saunders (later Rev. Saunders), Rev. Ray Scheneder and Rev. David Stevens well on its way, the Rev. Oliver Daley and Rev. Coke brought new dimensions to the work of the church.Rev. Raymond Coke was called to become Minister of this church in 1978. It was during the period of Rev. Oliver Daley that the church Hall and Manse at Whitney Drive was built.In 1984 under the leadership of Rev. R. Coke, the church was extended.

  • Our History

    From inception the church has taken a keen interest in social outreach programmes establishing two Basic Schools, a Community College, a catering Project, and a home-work centre.The church continues to make progress under the leadership of the following persons: Rev. Dave Spence who succeeded Rev. Dr. Collin Cowan; Rev. Dr. Derik Davidson, interim Pastor; Rev. Norman Francis; and Rev. Dr. Derik Davidson returned as our interim Pastor for a while.As we reflect on the early beginning of the church, we can truly say that "from little acorns mighty oaks do grow".
  • 1959
    Starting Point
    The Meadowbrook Presbytarian Church
  • 1961
    Rev. Neil Banks
    Though small in number, the church had their first communion and started the building of the physical church
  • 1965
    Building Completed
    Church building was completed and formal dedication took place in 1966.
  • 1978
    Rev. Raymond Coke
    Was called to be minister of the church
  • 1984
    Church Expansion
    Under the leadership of Rev. Coke, the church was expanded.

  • Our Present

    Today, the church boasts a membership of over seven hundred and has an array of services provided for the church and the community. With the expansion of the original building, Meadowbrook United Church does not only provide a most pleasing atmosphere for worship but is well posed for a fruitful christian ministry in the community.
    We pay tribute to the early founders and thank the Almighty for their christian foresight and vision. As we continue the work and gird ourselves for greater service and outreach may the glory be always ascribed to God.

  • Our present

    And so, as we seek to witness for Him may we, through our lives and conduct, present Jesus Christ so that by the power of the Holy Spirit men shall come to put their trust in God and to accept Him as their Saviour, serve Him in the fellowship of the Church and follow Him in the vocations of the common life.May God bless you as together we work for the expansion of His kingdom on earth.
"FROM LITTLE ACORNS, MIGHTY OAKS DO GROW"
Our People

The leadership team

Rev. Lembe Sivile

Pastor Cynthia Sivile

Our Elders

  • Team A

    Kerry-Ann Davis (Leader)

  • Team A

    Joel Battick

  • Team a

    Pierrette Blake

  • Team a

    Ainsley Edwards

  • Team a

    Donna Edwards

  • Team a

    Ann Marie Hamilton

  • Team a

    Lorna Walters

  • Team a

    Horace Williams

  • Team B

    Dwight Rumble (Leader)

  • Team B

    Florence Allison

  • Team B

    Delroy Anderson Cuff

  • Team B

    Denise Prendergast

  • Team B

    Grace Scarlett Duncan

  • Team B

    Maria Timbawala

  • Team B

    Danae Vaccianna

  • Team B

    Karen White

  • Team C

    Ann-Marie Scott (Leader)

  • Team C

    Kimberley Douet

  • Team C

    Paulette Henry

  • Team C

    Michael Lee

  • Team C

    Carleen Murphy

  • Team C

    Norma Oliver

  • Team C

    Tiffany Palmer

  • Team C

    Corelle Thomas
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