Places of Worship
Why must we warm our hands at the fires of hope, yet drink so deep from the cup of despair. Well languish no more, for Religion is integral to Jamaican life and Ocho Rios has got you covered, whatever lights your candle.*
Around 60% of followers are Christian which includes Pentecostals, various Churches of God, Baptists, Roman Catholics, and so on.
Roughly 20% of folks follow other religions or creeds and, though this may come as a surprise, Rastafarians represent only a very small number — and not all ‘Rastas’ follow the beliefs, some just live for the vibe!
*That said, the only Synagogues on the island are located at Montego Bay and Kingston, so you might have to set off a little earlier — see bottom of page for more info.
OCHO RIOS BAPTIST CHURCH
Milford Road (pictured)
Sunday Morning Worship 9.00am, Sunday Evening 7.00pm (2nd & 4th Sundays), Prayer Meeting Fridays 7.00pm.
“A beacon on a hill proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ... to know Christ and let Him be known.”
Find out more on Facebook.
Look on the map for Purple 1 ►
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Up the stairs at #5, Ocean Village
“Find messages of Christ to uplift your soul and invite the Spirit. With the Church now established on the island for 40 years, Mormons in Jamaica are growing in both number and strength; feeling confident that more is yet to come.”
View their HQ Website.
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BETHEL TABERNACLE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
29 James Avenue (pictured)
Sundays 11.00am Divine Worship, 7.00pm Evangelistic Service — see website for weekly schedule.
“We preach, teach and live the Apostle’s doctrine. Our main focus is evangelism and ensuring assimilation of all newly converted souls into the family of God.”
Website and Facebook.
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OUR LADY OF FATIMA RC CHURCH
89 Main Street (pictured)
“We come together each Saturday at 5.30pm and Sunday at 10.30am to remember the Risen Jesus and renew our commitment in our day-to-day experiences.”
More on Facebook — “I have never been to a Catholic church where I’ve felt more love. The church is absolutely gorgeous.”
View more photos here.
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FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
10 Shaw Park Road, off Milford Road
Family-oriented Pentecostal denomination of the Protestant church; “Providing the opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel in all of its fullness.”
“A church of love where the sick be heal, the lame walk, and the broken find a saviour.” — online review.
More on Facebook and the organisation Website.
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INSIDE OUT CHURCH INTERNATIONAL
★ OCHI INSIDER ★
Point Plaza, off Main Street
Sunday Service 9.00am; Monday Prayer 6.00pm.
“We are a nondenominational church that embraces the power of God, to transform every heart from the inside out.”
Online paulettebourne.com and insideoutchurchint.com or on Instagram and Facebook.
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KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
5 Scarne Avenue, off Milford Road
Thursday 6.30pm, Sunday 1.30pm.
“We honour Jehovah, the God of the Bible and Creator of all things. We are proud to be Christians, each of us regularly spends time helping people learn about the Bible and God’s Kingdom.”
Visit the JW Website.
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MASJID AL-HAKEEM
138 Main Street
“Established in the year 2000. Just a few minutes walk from Ocho Rios town centre, Masjid al-Hakeem is a haven for both locals and visitors. This Masjid is a significant pivotal point providing Islamic services to the surrounding Islamic and local communities.”
Website, Instagram and Facebook.
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OCHO RIOS METHODIST CHURCH
85 Main Street (pictured)
“Jamaican Methodists are part of the broader Caribbean group, headquartered in Antigua. There are today over 50,000 Methodists in Jamaica, and we strive to spread scriptural holiness throughout our land, to inform, inspire and encourage on your journey of life.”
Website and Facebook.
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ST JOHN’S CURE
4 Milford Road (pictured)
Sunday Service 8.00am, Weekdays Monday to Thursday 7.00am.
“The St John’s Anglican Church provides spiritual direction and Pastoral Care to the Community of Ocho Rios and its surrounding communities.”
Read more on Facebook.
View more pics of the church here.
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UNIVERSAL CHURCH OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD
2 Milford Road
“We are a down-to-earth Christian church that believes anyone’s life can be changed for the better, we believe in the original Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as fully inspired by God.”
View their Website and Facebook.
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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Milford Road
A Protestant Christian denomination observing Saturday, the 7th day in Christian and Jewish calendars, as the Sabbath.
“The Ocho Rios SDA Church, in obedience to the Lord to proclaim the Everlasting Gospel to all nations, kindred, tongue and people.”
See Facebook.
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SYNAGOGUES IN JAMAICA
Synagogue Shaare Shalom
92 Duke Street, Kingston
“Our Mission is to build a community where the practice of Progressive Judaism enriches and uplifts our lives.”
Visit the Website.
Chabad of Jamaica
1 Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay
“Our doors are open to every Jew, regardless of background or affiliation.”
See their Website.
