Churches In Cayman

Religion played a very large role in the history of the Cayman Islands, and continues to be very important in the lives of most islanders today. The first religious missionaries arrived in the early 1800s and, shortly after, the structures being used as the first Anglican church were destroyed by hurricanes. The first island chapel was built in 1841 at Boatswain's Beach and the construction of many Cayman churches followed. Today, while the largest faith group in the islands is Protestant Christianity, many denominations are recognized and thriving. The Cayman Islands boast an incredibly strong religious foundation, with many communities living and practicing their faiths together in harmony.

Cayman Islands Baptist Church

The Cayman Islands Baptist Church is located on Pedro Castle Road in Savannah, George Town. This church hosts Sunday school, Sunday worship and Wednesday evening worship, and childcare is available for infants and toddlers during the entirety of these services. The Cayman Islands Baptist Church first began in 2005, with worship taking place at the island's University College. The church itself was built when the Bodden family donated the land required, and the congregation moved into the new location in 2008. Dr. Randall Von Kanel, alongside his wife Cindy, has been the pastor of this church since April 2009.

West Bay Church Of Christ

Cayman's West Bay Church of Christ is located on Batabano Road in West Bay, Grand Cayman. The congregation is led by Minister Brother Dave Osbourne, who is assisted by many other brothers of the church. The teachings of the West Bay Church of Christ are based upon the New Testament; scripture is seen as all-sufficient, singing is a capella, saints are not venerated and services are not charismatic in nature. Bible study and both morning and afternoon worship are held here, as well as Wednesday evening bible study and Friday night youth meetings. There are many ministries within the West Bay Church of Christ, and these include evangelism, benevolence, fellowship, youth, ladies and recreation. The Church of Christ has two other Grand Cayman locations as well, in George Town and the East End.

Church of England

The Church of England in the islands has two locations; St. Alban's in Grand Cayman and St. Mary's in Cayman Brac. Anglican in denomination, this church is run by Rector Reverend Nicholas Sykes, who flies to Cayman Brac to hold St. Mary's worship meetings. Sundays at St. Alban's include matins, church school and scripture preparation, the Liturgy of the Holy Eucharist, and evening prayer. Sunday school for infants, children and the upper class is also held. Midday devotions are held at 1230pm Tuesday through Friday, and Holy Communion is held at 5pm on Feast Days. Cayman's Church of England also hosts the Ministry of the Word on alternate Sundays at Northward Prison.

Saint Ignatius Parish

Saint Ignatius Parish is a Roman Catholic church located on Walkers Road in Grand Cayman. Run by pastor Father Paul Coutinha, who is assisted by associate pastor Father Alexander Crasta and deacon Joseph Biggs, St. Ignatius boasts extensive parish pastoral, parish financial and parish worship councils. Services are held at 8am, 1130am and 6pm on Sundays, in the morning from Monday through Friday, and at 6pm on Saturdays. Services are also held at 945am on Sundays at Christ the Redeemer, the second Roman Catholic parish in Grand Cayman, and at 415pm on Sundays at Stella Maris, Cayman Brac's Roman Catholic parish. St. Ignatius Parish operates a private, all-inclusive Preparatory and High school with a focus on Catholic education. Founded in 1950, this church also offers a limited-schedule Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration.

John Gray Memorial Church

Grand Cayman's John Gray Memorial Church is located on West Church Street in West Bay. Run by Reverend Tara Tyme, the church office is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 430pm, and this church is a congregation of the United Church of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, which was founded in 1965. The United Church of West Bay was congregated in 1908, and there are many congregations in the islands today, such as in North Side, East End, Bodden Town, George Town, South Sound and Crewe Road. Worship and Children's Church takes place on Sundays at 10am, with Holy Communion being celebrated on the first Sunday of the month. Home groups meet weekly for bible studies, and a prayer group meets on Tuesdays at 6am. The John Gray Memorial Church hosts weekly Cayman Radio shows, offers online sermon and study notes and runs many programmes that benefit islanders, such as a kids After School programme, Souper Saturdays, where free soup is distributed to those in need, and Vacation Bible Study.

Safe Harbour Lutheran Church

Safe Harbour Lutheran Church is located on Andrew Drive in Grand Cayman's Snug Harbour. An International Lutheran Church run by Pastor Ed Auger, who is assisted by deaconess and ministry assistant Cherie Auger, Holy Communion is held every Sunday at 10am, with worship services taking place at the South Sound Community Centre. Holy Baptism is available by request and is typically performed during Sunday worship. The Ministry Centre hosts devotional worship on Wednesdays during Lent and Advent. The Lutheran Church values the teachings of Martin Luther, and the reformers of Christianity. They strive to teach Christian basics such as the Ten Commandments, the Apostle's Creed, the Lord's Prayer, Confession, Holy Communion and more.

Elmslie Memorial United Church

Grand Cayman's Elmslie Memorial United Church is located on Harbour Drive in downtown George Town, the island's capital. A charge of the United Church of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Elmslie Memorial celebrated their 90^th anniversary in 2012. Christians who wish to join this institution must profess their faith in Jesus Christ, the Lord and Baptism before transferring their church membership and re-affirming their faith. The current Elmslie Memorial United Church building was constructed during the 1920s by Captain Bodden, who designed the roof to resembled an upturned ship's hull. The current pastor is Reverend Doctor Dave Hazle, who oversees the ministries of the church, such as the Women's Fellowship, as well as the Girls' Brigade and Boy Scouts. Worship and Sunday school are held at 1030am on Sunday mornings, and this is followed by Christian Discipleship at 7 in the evenings. Youth Group is held at 8pm on Friday evenings, and there is a weekly prayer meeting as well, on Saturdays at 7am.

Church of God Chapel

The Church of God Chapel is located at Walkers Road and Academy Way in Grand Cayman. Run by senior pastor and overseer of elders Alson Ebanks, this institution is non-denominational and contemporary, and is open to all age groups in the island who wish to worship. Part of the Church of God General Assembly in the islands, there are many other chapel locations, including those in West Bay, Bodden Town and Cayman Brac's Cotton Tree Bay. The Church of God Chapel runs ministries for age groups from infants to older adults, and these include worship celebrations, bible study, summer camps, evangelism and visitation.