Byron McDaniel, Gleaner Writer 
Franklyn
WALDERSTON, Manchester:
LEADERS OF the Moravian Church in Jamaica have announced their decision to allow for a process of public education of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME).
The announcement was made at the 69th synod of the Moravian Church in Jamaica held at the Golf View Hotel in Manchester between March 28 and April 1.
"I am very happy that the leadership of the Moravian Church has decided and agreed to allow for the public ventilation of the CSME. The impact on the Moravian Church and the churches for that matter and what is happening globally. I think you have made a significant start," said Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Senator Delano Franklyn.
CHURCH'S PIONEERING ROLE
Senator Franklyn was part of Thursday's panel discussion which included members of the church hierarchy including Reverend Gerard Granado, General Secretary of the Caribbean Conference of Churches (CCC); and Reverend Stanley Clarke, a former president of the Jamaica Council of Churches. Moderator was the Reverend Doctor Paul Thompson.
The Senator said that historically the church has been known not only to titillate the minds and intellect but to play a pioneering role at the forefront of new activities.
Reverend Granado said the CCC has committed itself as the CSME will affect the regions churches ecumenically. The CCC as a regional body needs to address the issue of free movement.
He said that in Trinidad and Tobago, a visiting preacher needs a missionary permit which allows a stay of three years after which one is required to leave the country.
He added that the preacher would not be able to return to that island until after a year.
