Commonwealth Day is celebrated across the Commonwealth by young people, schools, communities and civil society organisations on the second Monday in March every year. It provides an opportunity to promote understanding
on global issues, international co-operation and the work of Commonwealth
organisations.

The day is marked by a range of activities, including a multi-faith Observance
at Westminster Abbey in London, United Kingdom. Each year a theme is chosen for Commonwealth Day.

A Young Commonwealth
“A Young Commonwealth recognises the capacity, contribution and potential
of young people, who play a vital role at the heart of sustainable development
and democracy”, Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma.
“The Commonwealth is also a family of dynamic countries at the forefront
of innovation, growth and contributing global value. As a diverse and increasingly
connected global network, we bring fresh perspectives and new
ideas.”
Excerpt from the Commonwealth Website

In the Cayman Islands the day was celebrated on Sunday 8th March 2015 at 4:00p.m. St. George’s Anglican Church Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

COMMONWEALTH DAY 2015
Lectors
Head Boy—John Gray High Sixth Form
Head Girl—Clifton Hunter High School
Prayer
Aisha Taitte, Ranger Guide—St. Ignatius High
Adebayo Oremule—St. George’s AYF
Choirs
UCCI Choir
St. George’s Chancel Choir
St. George’s Junior choir
St. George’s Drummers
Bands
Violin Ensemble—Primary Schools
UCCI Instrumental Ensemble
UCCI Pandemix Steelband
Organists
Mrs. Frances McConvey
Mr. Denver Bloomfield
Officiating Clergy
The Reverend Tara Tyme-Campbell—John Gray Memorial United
The Reverend Mary Graham—Rector, St. George’s Anglican Church

THE RETURN OF COLOURS — Colour Party
Accompaniment — UCCI Ensemble
Recessional Hymn : “One More Step Along the World”

ORDER OF SERVICE
PRELUDE
PROCESSION — (Crucifer, Chancel Choir, Clergy) “Ode to Joy” UCCI Ensemble
PROCESSION & PRESENTATION OF FLAGS
WELCOME: Dr. J. Lemuel Hurlston, CVO, MBE, JP
Honorary Representative of the Royal Commonwealth Society
NATIONAL ANTHEM God save our gracious Queen
Jubilate Everybody—Flag Dancers & Junior Choir, St. George’s Anglican
CALL TO WORSHIP: The Rev. Mary Graham

THE QUEEN’S COMMONWEALTH DAY MESSAGE:
Her Excellency, the Governor Helen Kilpatrick CB
The Act of Thanksgiving — Aisha Taitte, Ranger Guide – St. Ignatius

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD
OLD TESTAMENT READING — Kessean Mitto, Head Boy – John Gray High
Musical Selection: Violin Ensemble—Primary Schools
NEW TESTAMENT READING — Marika Scotland, Head Girl—Clifton Hunter High

THE SERMON: The Rev’d Tara Tyme – Campbell, John Gray Memorial United Church
Prayer for Hope – Adebayo Oremule—St. George’s AYF

The service finished with refreshments in the church grounds with entertainment by steel pans.

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See also related story published March 8 2015 “HM The Queen’s Commonwealth Day Message” at: http://www.ieyenews.com/wordpress/hm-the-queens-commonwealth-day-message/