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Death of Peter John Archer

We are saddened to learn of the death of Peter John Archer, who passed away peacefully on 7 December 2024.  Peter was born in Watford on 28 May 1940 and spent his childhood attending Stanborough Junior and Senior Schools. On 19 March 1967, he married his beloved Rosemary, and together they had tw...

God First! Update on Stewardship Revival Week 2024

The General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists has assigned 30 November to 7 December as Stewardship Revival Week. Last week, we informed you about the available nightly programmes. However, some of these programmes were not uploaded as required due to technical difficulties. However, pleas...

But When You Pray… Preparing for the Ten Days of Prayer, 8-18 January, 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, we often reflect on the challenges that have dogged our paths and caused us stress and strain. Tales of woe are shared around festive tables and during the downtimes of rushed annual leave taken at year-end.  However, why not meditate on the blessings and goodness of the...

What a Birth Announcement!

Birth announcements are always a source of joy and anticipation! The parties, extravagant gender reveals, and community celebrations are all ways to share the excitement of the good news of a new baby.  The unique announcement by the prophet Isaiah in chapter 9 is dynamic. At the top of the annou...

‘Equipping Disciples for Mission’: Reflecting Hope Training Weekend

The British Union Conference has responded to the General Conference’s ‘Christ for Europe’ call by crafting a distinctive three-year evangelistic programme for our territory, dubbed ‘Reflecting Hope’. This initiative marks a significant shift in our approach to evangelism, transitioning from is...

BUC Releases New Resources for 2024 Stewardship Revival Week

BUC Releases New Resources for 2024 Stewardship Revival Week By Catherine Anthony Boldeau, BUC Stewardship Director The British Union Conference (BUC) Stewardship Working Group, comprised of directors and sponsors from across the territory, has released a suite of new resources as part of the 202...

Taking a Stand Against Gender-Based Violence

Taking a Stand Against Gender-Based Violence By Sharon Platt-McDonald BUC Director for Women’s Ministries, Health and Adventist Community Services “Learn to do good. Seek justice. Rebuke the oppressor.” Isaiah 1:17 (NKJV) The call to take a stand against gender-based violence was a global initiat...

But seek first his KINGDOM and his righteousness

The old African-American spiritual ‘In the Morning When I Rise’ ends each stanza with the phrase, ‘Give me Jesus’. As the dawn breaks and the light of day replaces the gloom of night, our waking thoughts should be gratitude, thankfulness and praise to the Almighty God. “...your first thought in t...

Special day of PRAYER

God First

Babies keep their eyes on their parents when they are learning to walk. Young children hold their parent’s hands during busy trips out. As we grow older, we begin to understand the world and need less direct support, or so we believe. We make decisions without consultation and often seek guidance...

BUC Statement on Safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement for the BUC 29 October 2024 The British Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church affirms and values the dignity of each human being 1 and is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk of harm within its territory, the United Kingdom and...

Health Ministries Advisory Rebrands Health Message

Health Ministries Advisory Rebrands Health Message By Sharon Platt-McDonald BUC Director for Health, Women's Ministries & Adventist Community Services From Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 November, 56 Health Ministries leaders from across the Inter-European Division (EUD) and Trans-European Division (TE...

BUC STATEMENTS – 8 NOV 24

The British Union Conference (BUC) continues to support the South England Conference (SEC) as they expedite the planned process pertaining to a non-recent sexual child abuse case that Channel 4 News ran last Tuesday, 29 October 2024. We understand that the SEC is arranging a meeting with the surv...

If You See Something, Say Something - Responding to Abuse

Recent shocking revelations in the national press have rocked the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the British Union Conference to its foundations and sent reverberations around the world Church. The exposure of evil in our community of faith is a sobering reminder that we ought to "Be sober, be v...

The Holy Hush

A Reflection