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Global Adventist Communicators Called to Build Bridges at GAiN 2026
[Photos: courtesy of Abel Marquez]
2026-07-23T14:26:58.176Z
BUC Session Delegates Elects Officers and Executive Committee Members for New Quinquennium
Delegates at the 2026 British Union Conference (BUC) Session have elected the Union's principal officers, several Mission officers, departmental directors and members of the Executive Committee who will serve during the 2026–2031 quinquennium. The elections took place during the BUC Session held ...
2026-07-23T14:03:49.945Z
Adventists Presents in Parliament on Faith Inclusion in Health Care
The Seventh-day Adventist Church’s long-standing commitment to whole-person health was highlighted at the Houses of Parliament on Monday, 13 July, as politicians, faith leaders, healthcare professionals and policymakers gathered to explore the growing role of faith communities in improving public...
2026-07-23T14:02:41.661Z
Stanborough Secondary School Honours Assistant Headteacher Eileen Hussey on Retirement
Stanborough Secondary School has paid tribute to Eileen Hussey, Assistant Headteacher, as she retires after 18 years of dedicated service to Adventist education. Joining the school in September 2008, Eileen has faithfully served generations of students and colleagues, combining academic excellenc...
2026-07-23T13:59:35.731Z
South Indian Church Leader Strengthens Mission Partnerships During UK Visit
A senior Seventh-day Adventist Church leader from South India has concluded a visit to the United Kingdom that strengthened relationships between the Church in India and the British Union Conference while encouraging congregations with a message of unity, service and Christ-centred leadership. Pa...
2026-07-23T13:57:43.706Z
BUC Session delegates re-elect leaders for Education, Health Ministries and the Irish Mission
Delegates at the British Union Conference’s 10th Quinquennial Session, held at the Atrium Hotel, Heathrow, from Wednesday 1 to Friday 3 July 2026 also voted on leadership roles in Education, Health Ministries and the Irish Mission. Among those re-elected to serve during the next quinquennium were...
2026-07-10T10:55:48.661Z
Walking, loving, and doing: BUC Session looks ahead to the next five years
The tenth quinquennial British Union Conference (BUC) Session brought together 368 delegates, together with invitees and observers, at the Atrium Hotel Heathrow, London, from 1 to 3 July 2026. Representing churches and institutions from across the BUC territory, delegates gathered to prayerfully ...
2026-07-09T15:54:11.003Z
BUC Session delegates elect and re-elect Mission Presidents for Ireland, Scotland and Wales
BUC Session delegates elect and re-elect Mission Presidents for Ireland, Scotland and Wales Delegates at the British Union Conference Session 10th Quinquennial Session, held at the Atrium Hotel, Heathrow from Wednesday 1 to Friday 3 July 2026, voted on the leadership of three Mission fields, elec...
2026-07-09T12:09:48.564Z
Walk. Love. Do. – Devotionals Shape the Spiritual Journey of BUC Session 2026
As delegates gathered each morning and evening during the British Union Conference’s (BUC) 10th Quinquennial Session, worship became far more than an introduction or conclusion to the day’s proceedings. Before reports were presented, officers elected and decisions taken, the devotional messages c...
2026-07-09T12:05:05.198Z
Pastor Emanuel Bran Elected Executive Secretary of the British Union Conference
Pastor Emanuel Bran was voted as the Executive Secretary of the British Union Conference (BUC) last week at their 10th Quinquennium Session held at the Atrium Hotel, Heathrow from Wednesday 1 to Friday 3 July 2026. Emanuel Bran was born and raised in Romania and has devoted his life to serving Go...
2026-07-09T11:52:02.756Z
Dr Kirk Thomas Elected President of the British Union Conference
Dr Kirk Thomas has been elected President of the British Union Conference, bringing more than 30 years of pastoral experience and a vision centred on biblical discipleship, evangelism, and mission.
2026-07-02T21:36:23.333Z
Global Church Leaders Affirm Adventist Education in the UK
A spirit of encouragement, collaboration, and shared commitment to Adventist education marked the British Union Conference (BUC) Headteachers’ Advisory Meeting on Wednesday, 24 June, as headteachers from all six Seventh-day Adventist schools across the United Kingdom gathered at the BUC headqua...
2026-06-26T07:05:36.464Z
New Features Introduced for the 2026 BUC Session
As part of the British Union Conference’s commitment to transparency, engagement, and meaningful participation, several new initiatives have been introduced for the 2026 BUC Session. These enhancements are designed to strengthen communication, encourage informed discussion, support delegate wellb...
2026-06-25T20:42:07.439Z
Adventists Shine Ahead of World Wellbeing Week
“The health should be as faithfully guarded as the character” (Ellen G White). Purpose and Practice A global focus on wellness was highlighted during World Wellbeing Week 1 , observed annually during the final week of June. The initiative encourages individuals, employers, and communities to cons...
2026-06-25T20:23:35.373Z
BUC Stewardship Working Group Welcomes New Irish Mission Sponsor
The British Union Conference (BUC) Stewardship Working Group has welcomed Pastor Florin Iacob as the newly elected Stewardship Sponsor for the Irish Mission, alongside his pastoral ministry in Dublin. Pastor Iacob brings more than 16 years of experience in pastoral ministry, church planting, and ...
2026-06-25T18:33:58.362Z