The Seventh-day Adventist Church in the United Kingdom is preparing for the British Union Conference (BUC) Session 2026, an important gathering in the life and mission of the Church across the Union territory.
The Session will take place 1–3 July 2026 at the Atrium Hotel Heathrow, London, where delegates from across the Union will come together to prayerfully review the work of the Church during the past quinquennium and to consider the direction of its mission for the years ahead.
Held every five years, the BUC Session brings together delegates from across the South England Conference, North England Conference, Irish Mission, Scottish Mission, and Welsh Mission, representing local churches and ministries throughout the territory. As the highest decision-making gathering of the Church within the Union, the Session provides an opportunity to reflect on God’s leading in the work of the Church and to prayerfully consider the priorities that will guide its mission in the coming years.
During the Session, delegates will receive reports from the Union’s departments and ministries, review the progress of the Church’s mission across the territory, and participate in decisions that help shape the future work and leadership of the British Union Conference.
While the Session includes important governance responsibilities, it is also a moment of spiritual reflection and celebration. It offers the opportunity to recognise the faithfulness of church members, pastors, and leaders who continue to serve their communities and share the hope of the gospel throughout the United Kingdom.
The 2026 Session will take place under the theme ‘Walk. Love. Do.'. Inspired by the words of Micah 6:8, the theme invites the Church to reflect on what it means to live faithfully in service to God and others – walking humbly with Him, loving mercy, and doing justice in our communities.
The outcomes of a Union Session reach far beyond the meeting itself. Decisions made by delegates help guide the mission priorities of the Church and influence the work of Conferences and Missions, departments, and ministries that support the life of the local Adventist church. In this way, the Session plays a significant role in shaping how the Church continues to serve its members and extend its witness across the country.
“The Union Session is more than an administrative gathering; it is a spiritual moment for the Church to reflect on God’s leading in the past and to prayerfully seek His guidance for the future of our mission in the United Kingdom,” said Pastor Eglan Brooks, President of the British Union Conference.
Members across the British Union Conference are invited to keep the forthcoming Session in their prayers. As delegates gather to deliberate and make decisions, we pray that the Holy Spirit will guide the discussions and strengthen the Church’s unity and commitment to Christ’s mission.
Further updates and information about BUC Session 2026 will be shared on the BUC website in the weeks ahead.
Learn more about the BUC Session 2026, including updates, reports, and key information for delegates and members.