The 50th Pastoral Anniversary of Bishop Vernon G. Lambe Sr. and Elder Ruth Ann Lambe
Update via press release:
Honoring Bishop Vernon G. Lambe Sr. & Elder Ruth Ann Lambe
Hamilton, Bermuda – June 17, 2025
The Bermuda Christian community and the wider public are warmly invited to celebrate a momentous milestone:
The 50th Pastoral Anniversary of Bishop Vernon G. Lambe Sr. and Elder Ruth Ann Lambe.
This faithful and visionary couple has led the First Church of God for five decades, transforming lives, building
communities, and inspiring generations through ministry, education, and civic engagement.
Celebration Schedule of Events
The Man & Woman of the Cloth – A Skit
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM)
Location: First Church of God, North Shore
Adapted from The Man of the Cloth, written by Elder Ruth Ann Lambe, this dramatization brings to life the Lambes’
journey of faith and service.
Admission: Free
Bowties & Brims Celebration Brunch
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Hamilton Princess & Beach Club
Tickets: $100 – General Admission; $150 – Patron; $200 – Gold Patron
A formal brunch honoring Bishop and Elder Lambe, including a live interview with the honorees.
Tickets available at the First Church of God bookstore or church office.
Unity Service
Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Time: 11:00 AMLocation: First Church of God, North Shore
Join the Angle Street, Sound View, and North Shore congregations in a powerful worship service.
Message by: Pastor Michael Smellie
Celebration Service
Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: First Church of God, North Shore
A formal gathering of political, religious, and civic leaders to honor the enduring contributions of Bishop Vernon
and Elder Ruth Ann Lambe.
Message by: Pastor Michael Smellie
“Fifty years of pastoral service is a rare and sacred milestone,” Said Anthony Richardson, Chair of the First Church
of God Board of Directors. “Bishop and Elder Lambe have not only shepherded a church—they’ve helped shape a
nation.”
All Are Welcome
Former congregants, ministry partners, civic leaders, and friends from around the world are encouraged to attend.
For more information: Call: 441-295-6080 Email: info@fcog.bm
Let us honor two remarkable leaders as we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the
legacy they continue to build.
About the Honorees
Bishop Vernon G. Lambe Sr., a son of the soil, has led First Church of God for 50 years with visionary, passionate
ministry.
Elder Ruth Ann Lambe, his life and ministry partner, has been a guiding force through her compassion, grace, and
unwavering faith. Together, they have shaped lives and communities through spiritual leadership, education,
mentorship, and outreach.
