Barbados may be a small island but there are over 100 religious sects and numerous churches throughout the country. Going to church is still a major event for many Barbadians who can be seen heading to their places of worship in striking outfits. Churches vary in style from stately Anglican buildings with stained glass windows and pipe organs to tiny wooden structures or even tents! In some more vibrant, energetic settings you can hear clapping and tambourines ringing through the atmosphere. Some of the religions represented in Barbados include Buddhist, Bahai, Hindu, Methodist, Moravian, Islamic, Pentecostal, Mormon, Evangelical and Jewish and more, however Anglican is the main denomination.
WEST COAST
Anglican Services:
St. James Parish Church
Tel. 422-4117
Folkestone, St. James
Sunday Services 7:15am, 9:00am
5th Sunday in the month 8:00am only
Catholic Masses:
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Tel. 422-2431
The Garden, St. James
Saturday Service: 8:00am, 5:00pm
Sunday Service: 8:00am, 10:30am
Synagogue (oldest synagogue in the western hemisphere):
Nidhe Israel Synagogue
Tel. 436-6869
Synagogue Lane, Bridgetown
Shabbat Service: December to April every Friday 7:30pm
Mosque:
Juma Mosque
Bridgetown, St. Michael
Tel. 233-2074
Prayer Times: Prays 5 times a day are offered
Friday: 12:15pm
For a tour, it is recommended to phone ahead to schedule. Note: No photographs please and modest dress is required.
SOUTH COAST
Anglican Services:
St. Lawrence Church
St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church
Tel. 420-7679
Sunday Services: 7:30am, 9:30am, (Sunday School) 7:30am
Tuesday Services: 7:00am
Wednesday Services: 7:30pm
Thursday Services (2nd & 4th): 7:00pm
St. Matthias
Hastings, Christ Church
Sunday Services: 7:00am, 8:45pm
Wednesday Services: 6:30am, 9:30am
Catholic Masses:
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Bay Street, St. Michael
Tel. 426-2325
Saturday Services: 7:00am, 6:00pm
Sunday Services: 7:00am, 11:00am, 6:00pm
St. Dominic’s Church
Maxwell, Christ Church
Tel. 428-7677
Saturday Services: 7:00am, 6:30pm
Sunday Services: 7:00am, 10:30am, 6:30pm
Pentecostal:
The People’s Cathedral
Bridgetown, St. Michael
Tel. 429-2145
Sunday Services: 7:30am, 10:15am, and 6:00pm
Moravian:
Sharon Moravian Church
Sharon, St. Thomas
Tel. 425-4011
Sunday Services: 9:30am
Methodist:
James Street Methodist Church
Tel. 436-6860
Bridgetown, St. Michael
Sunday Services: 9:00am, 5:00pm
Buddhist Temple:
Contact the below for information on the Barbados Kadampa Sangha.
Tel. 435-3894 / Website. Tara Buddhist Centre
Synagogue:
Shaare Tzedek Synagogue
Rockley New Road, Christ Church
Friday Services: 7:30pm
