Challenging congregants to trade a spirit of entitlement for one of gratitude, Bishop Claude Berkley officially opened the Anglican Church’s 152nd Diocesan Synod on Wednesday with a call for deep spiritual reflection.
This year’s 152nd Synod is being held under the theme, “Reimagining Mission: The New Wine Vineyard — Re-engaging Ministry and Stewardship.”
In his sermon, Reverend Claude Berkley urged congregants to reflect deeply on God’s love, calling the Church to renewal and recommitment in its service.
“We are called again to reflect on God’s love for us. Our stewardship has to do with the feeling of gratitude, the depth of what we feel because God has been good to us. In a world and an age of entitlement, we are going to have some problem because we presume that what we got is what we are entitled to and not necessarily the grace of God at work among us.”
He also highlighted the Synod as a pivotal moment for reflection and transition, particularly in shaping future generations of Anglican communities across Trinidad and Tobago.
“Of course we are in transition, it is the time for the forming of present and future generations of Anglican Christians. We who have received the love of God collectively ought to resolve to work together in fulfilment of the faithfulness that our high calling demands.”
The gathering highlights the Church’s steadfast dedication to spiritual leadership, accountability, and service to the nation.
The Opening Service officially marks the beginning of the Synod’s proceedings, offering a profound moment of worship, unity, and spiritual renewal for the Diocese.