The Rastafarian religious movement originated in Jamaica in the 1930s, and includes elements of Protestant Christianity, mysticism, and African political consciousness. It was an attractive alternative to those who felt Christianity was the religion of white people.
PCI partners the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI), a union of the Presbyterian, Congregational, and Disciples of Christ denominations.
UCJCI has around 200 congregations and is involved in social outreach and education. UCJCI’s Mount Olivet Boys’ Home and Pringle Home for Girls, provide care for neglected and traumatised children; and the Institute for Theological and Leadership Development (ITLD) provides distance learning courses for laity and clergy.