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BUC Executive Committee Press Release
The Executive Committee of the British Union Conference (BUC) took a voted action to place a hold on all further elected and appointed personnel positions in the short term. This action has been taken to ensure that the BUC can safeguard itself and its workforce by focusing on the Non-Executive E...
25 July 2024
The Church's Community Impact
"The church is God's appointed agency for the salvation of men. It was organised for service, and its mission is to carry the gospel to the world." E G White Last week's BUC News carried two articles on outreach initiatives led by Adventist members, highlighting the importance of faith inclusi...
25 July 2024
Wellness from Wholeness
I remember my first day at medical school. We were all given a few minutes to talk with the dean. The most memorable question he asked me was, "Why do you want to be a doctor, Chidi?" I replied, with all the enthusiasm of a first-year medic, "I want to cure people." He looked over his glasses at ...
25 July 2024
Book Review – Resilience: Overcoming Life's Turbulences and Rising Triumphantly
A young author writes this book, and I recommend it to those who are experiencing challenges in their lives. It will give you hope, inspiration, the desire to accomplish your dreams, and knowledge of resilience. Resilience by Dahlia Allen is very revealing. It tells the life story of a young Jam...
25 July 2024
Hurricane Beryl (Grenada, Jamaica, Mexico and St Vincent and the Grenadines)
Tuesday 16 July 2024 Dear Friends Hurricane Beryl, a catastrophic event, swept through the Caribbean and Mexico from 1 to 5 July, causing extensive damage and leaving thousands homeless. On 1 July, Hurricane Beryl landed on the island of Carriacou (Grenada) with sustained winds of 222 km/h (138mp...
19 July 2024
Faith and Health Event Held at Watford Police Station
Friday, 12 July, saw the launch of the newly established Faith and Health Network Board (FHNB), bringing together multiple faith groups and health professionals. Hosted by One Vision charity and held at the new Watford Police Station located in St George Street, Watford, the event was convened to...
19 July 2024
One Vision and Macmillan Cancer Support Partnership Launch: A New Dawn for Community Support
One Vision is thrilled to announce the official launch of its partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, marking a significant step forward in the fight against cancer within our community. The launch event, held Wednesday, 17 July, brought together distinguished guests and community leaders, rea...
19 July 2024
ASI UK with New Leadership: A Fresh Commitment to Evangelism in the UK
ASI is back helping to spread the gospel in the UK. The organization recently hosted an inspiring weekend event featuring Pastor Eglan Brooks, BUC President, as the guest speaker. The program included powerful messages, exciting testimonies, networking opportunities, and the exchange of evangelis...
11 July 2024
ASI UK with New Leadership: A Fresh Commitment to Evangelism in the UK
Adventist-laymen's Services & Industries (ASI) is back, helping to spread the gospel in the UK. The organisation recently hosted an inspiring weekend event featuring Pastor Eglan Brooks, British Union Conference (BUC) President, as the guest speaker. The programme included powerful messages, exci...
11 July 2024
Death of Dr Paul Smith
We are sad to learn of the death of Dr Paul Raymond William Smith, who passed away on 14 June. Born on 6 November 1933 in Colchester, Dr Paul studied for his Ministerial Diploma at Newbold College and completed his BA degree at Columbia Union College in 1959. He later pursued his MA and MDiv degr...
9 July 2024
One Million Reasons to Witness
Evangelism is not just a part of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, it is at the very heart of our mission. Our collective duty is to share our faith with those around us.
27 June 2024
Tottenham Lighthouse Church Expands its Community Impact
"Mission is not primarily an activity of the church, but an attribute of God. God is a missionary God" (David J Bosch). Impactful mission outreach was demonstrable on Sabbath, 22 June, at the Tottenham Lighthouse Adventist church when benevolent acts of service reflected a God who cares. It was a...
27 June 2024
Death of Pastor Brian K Robinson
We are sad to hear that Pastor Brian K Robinson, a retired pastor from the North England Conference, died unexpectedly after a short hospital visit, in Bristol on 3 June 2024. Brian was predeceased by his precious wife, Helen. Brian was passionate about the gospel message in his ministry, wanting...
27 June 2024