On the left, Reverend Erma Ambrose of St. Paul’s Church serves some pudding at the Independence-themed Fiesta Fair on Saturday. Patrons who attended enjoyed games, entertainment and locally prepared traditional treats on the grounds of the church.
THE St. Paul’s Church hosted its Fiesta Fair event of fun and fellowship on the church grounds on Saturday. The urban church was seeking to raise funds for its ministry of community outreach, building maintenance, and support of other organisations.
Reverend Erma Ambrose, in a brief interview with The Barbados Advocate, said that 2020 was a year of great change due to COVID-19. She said the church held a “mini Fiesta” in November in the month of the nation’s Independence.
Although the island was under a flood watch on Saturday, she noted there was a significant improvement of the weather which helped the church to hold the event. She indicated she was happy with the
day’s activities. Patrons enjoyed games, entertainment, local Bajan cuisine of fish cakes, turnovers, conkies and pudding and souse. They also had an opportunity to buy local plants and vegetables, clothing, toys, and locally made treats.
Fiesta Fair will be on National Heroes’ Day 2021
As to the church’s plans in the coming year, Reverend Ambrose revealed that the real Fiesta will be April 28, 2021, at St. Gabriel’s School when the heroes of St. Paul’s Church, the notable religious leaders, will be celebrated.
Patrons can expect more stalls, entertainment, and games for the children. She emphasised the importance of the event and the celebration of her fraternity.
“Our caring is our calling, so our priests who are going to be at the showcase next year, all found their calling at St. Paul’s,” said Reverend Ambrose.