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Notable Changes to Policy, the Church Manual and a Reflection - So Far
The 2025 General Conference (GC) Session has proven to be a compelling study in how our global Church seeks to move forward collectively, while striving to include diverse voices and perspectives. Beyond the critical task of electing leaders, this Session has engaged with substantial agenda items...
Funeral Announcement – Remelda McFarlane
We are sad to announce that Mrs Remelda McFarlane, mother of Dr Don McFarlane, former BUC President, sadly passed away on 24 June 2025, aged 94 years. The Thanksgiving Service honouring Sister McFarlane’s godly life will be held on Tuesday, 15 July, at 11:15 am at the Church of St John the Bapt...
What the Old Testament has taught me about mission
Walter Kaiser, Jr challenges a deeply rooted assumption: that the proper missionary mandate started in the New Testament, with Jesus’ Great Commission and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. 1 Many undermine the Old Testament’s role in mission theology. But did global mission begin long before th...
“It is truly wonderful when the people of God live together in peace” (Psalm 133:1, CEV)
During the pandemic, I virtually journeyed with 30 Christians as they unpicked the reasons for conflict, methods to handle it, and techniques for conflict resolution. As a trained mediator, I found the journey insightful and deeply meaningful. However, on day one, a major challenge arose. Major. ...
Erton C. Köhler Elected as General Conference President
Erton C. Köhler, newly elected President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, made a passionate appeal for unity and collective mission in his acceptance speech, declaring, “It’s time to move forward together… Our mission will be accomplished when we are together.” Prior to this a...
BUC Appoints Interim Youth Director
On 12 June 2025, the British Union Conference Executive Committee (BUC ExCom) received the final report from its Search Committee, which concluded a comprehensive process to identify a new Director for Youth Ministries. Following this, the BUC ExCom voted to appoint Pastor Njabulo ‘Njay’ Ndlovu a...
Stanborough Primary Shines Bright: Exciting New Preschool Launch and Glowing Ofsted Praise!
Watford’s Stanborough Primary School, part of our Adventist family of schools, is thrilled to announce a season of growth and recognition. Known for its strong Christian values and nurturing ethos, the school is expanding its Early Years offerings following outstanding feedback from our recent Of...
Windrush: There Is Nothing New Under the Sun
A Day of Remembrance in Preston On Sunday, 22 June, Preston Seventh-day Adventist church held a special service led by Pastor Jeff Couzins to honour the Windrush generation and their descendants. As many across the UK paused to remember the arrival of the Empire Windrush on 22 June 1948 – and the...
Stewardship – God First
Last year, I sat on a beach in Antigua on Sabbath and watched the sunset. Apart from the chatter of stray people walking along the beach, the gentle lashings of the waves from the incoming tide had centre stage. The opening line of John Rutter’s ‘A Gaelic Blessing’ is reminiscent of the scene: “D...
Air India Flight Tragedy
We are deeply saddened by the tragic crash of an Air India flight departing from Ahmedabad, India. According to health officials, the London-bound aircraft struck a doctors’ hostel shortly after take-off, resulting in a devastating loss of life. Of the 242 people reportedly on board, 241 have bee...
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Independent Review into the Management and Case Handling of Non-Recent Allegations of Abuse within the Seventh-day Adventist Church, UK and Republic of Ireland
At the British Union Conference (BUC) Executive Committee meeting in December 2024, it was voted to commission an independent panel to review the existing BUC Safeguarding Policy. This framework underpins the processes, procedures, and practices of safeguarding across Conferences, Missions, and ...
Churches Excelling as Centres of Hope, Health and Healing
Wolverhampton Central Seventh-day Adventist church is shining a light in its community as members actively engage in relevant outreach, addressing the needs of diverse individuals. Inaugurated as the fourth BUC Centre of Hope, Health and Healing (CHHH) on Sabbath, 8 September 2018, Head Elder Mar...
Adventist Women Positively Impacting Their Communities
Our British Union Conference (BUC) Women’s Ministries Department are acknowledging Adventist women who are positively impacting their communities. We continue our series of spotlighting influential Adventist women with this interview featuring Susanne Kirlew. SPM – Susanne, you are a TV and rad...
Croydon Seventh-day Adventist Church Honoured as a ‘Centre of Hope, Health and Healing’
In a Spirit-filled and celebratory ceremony on Sabbath, 17 May, Croydon Seventh-day Adventist church was officially recognised as a ‘Centre of Hope, Health and Healing’. This significant honour celebrates the church’s long-standing and holistic commitment to outreach, compassion, and community se...