 BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThe Anglican Men's Association (AMA) originated from a proposal of the Diocesan Bishop of Barbados The Rt Rev Drexel Gomez, now Lord Archbishop of the West Indies.
It was oficially launched on 24th August 1976, the Feast of St. Bartholomew, with thirteen affiliated Fellowships.
Its main purpose being to provide a ministry to men eighteen years and over, mainly practising communicants.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVE
To build up together our life in Christ and to promote fellowship among Christian men through worship, prayer and service:
To promote good family life and create among men an awareness to be responsible citizens
To encourage men to bring up their children in the faith and life of the Church
To assist the poor and needy, and to visit the shut-ins
To help in the maintenance of the Church
To promote the welfare of the community by assisting in cultural work inside and outside of the Church
To support joint activities sponsored by the Church at Parochial, Deanery and Diocesan levels, as well as providing a means for circulating information among males in the Church
Patron: The Most Rev & Dr The Hon John W D Holder, Bishop of Barbados and Archbishop of the West Indies
Chaplain: The Rev Canon Wayne E Isaacs, Canon Missioner
MEMBERSHIP
Membership of the Asociation is open to all Men's Fellowships or other Men's groups in the Diocese who accept the Aims and Objectives of the Association.
President and Synod Council Representative Hartley Dottin (St Mary) First Vice-President Errol Phillips (St Joseph) Second Vice-President Trevor Ifill (Christ the King) |
Secretary |
David Worrell (St Peter) |
Assistant Secretary |
Joel Bannister (St James) |
Treasurer |
Erwin Babb (St Peter) |
Public Relations Officer |
Clarence Douglin (St James) |
Deanery Representatives: Christ Church St John St Michael St Peter |
Owen Branch (Holy Trinity) Clovis Harewood (St Augustine) Ronald Hewitt (Christ the King) Vacant |
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These Officers will serve for the term 2011-2012.
The AMA is affiliated to the Anglican Men of the West Indies (AMWI). The AMWI was inauguratd in 2007 and membership is open to Dioceses of the Province of the West Indies.
The current Officers of AMWI are:
President: Hartley Dottin (Barbados)
Vice President: Edward Williams (Guyana)
Secretary: Joel Banister (Barbados)
Treasurer: Errol Phillips (Barbados)
Events
During each year, the Anglican Men's Association (AMA) observes:
Its Patron Day - Feast of St Joseph - March 19th;
Father's Day - 3rd Sunday in June
Anniversary Service - 2nd Sunday in September
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