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Equal by Divine Design and Appointment
“Women can be instruments of righteousness, rendering holy service.” Evangelism , p. 471 There is much to celebrate this year as we reflect on Christian women. In the year 2025, when International Women’s Day (8 March) carried the caption – Accelerate Action , I was encouraged to see the positi...
2025-04-03T14:51:53.172Z
Hanwell2Hanwell: Strengthening the Connection Between the Church and the Community
Hanwell2Hanwell trustees and Pastor Michael Mbui of Hanwell Seventh-day Adventist church appeared in the Voice for Ealing News. They met the MP for Ealing North, Mr James Murray, during his visit with The Felix Project Multibank in Greenford this year. Pastor Dr Michael Mbui is a committed volunt...
2025-04-03T14:41:26.274Z
Funeral Service Announcements
Please note the following announcements: • The funeral of Richard Poulton will be held on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, at 11:00 am at Stanborough Park church, Watford, followed by a reception at the Stanborough Centre. • The funeral of Marion Allen, wife of Dr Ray Allen, General Vice President of ...
2025-03-21T09:31:53.479Z
Death Announcement - Marion Allen
We are deeply saddened to inform you that Marion Allen, wife of Dr Ray Allen, General Vice President of Adventist World Radio, passed away on 26 February 2025, following a long illness. Dr Allen and his family are experiencing a deep element of grief as his mother passed away on 1 February aged 9...
2025-03-20T08:20:32.513Z
Long Covid Awareness Day – 15 March
A Reflection by Victor Hulbert (former TED and BUC Communication and Media Director)
2025-03-07T09:46:53.980Z
UK Adventist Church Hosts its First Safeguarding Summit
“Safeguarding is not just a responsibility – it is a reflection of our values and our faith in action.” These words of welcome from Pastor Eglan Brooks, President of the British Union Conference (BUC), set the tone for the next seven days of meaningful dialogue, the sharing of best practices, and...
2025-03-06T19:18:29.069Z
International Women’s Day – A Christian Perspective
“The Lord has a work for women as well as for men. They may take their places in His work at this crisis, and He will work through them” (Ellen G White – Welfare Ministry, p. 145).
2025-03-06T19:08:45.172Z
‘Accelerate Action’: A pastor’s voice on equality for women
This year, International Women’s Day (IWD), 8 March, highlights a theme that reflects women’s current struggles and aspirations worldwide. Women are still seeking to be included, heard, respected, valued, and treated fairly. The world’s population is over 8 billion 62 million. Women make up rough...
2025-03-06T18:53:41.609Z
Death of Pastor Melvyn Ellis
With deep sadness, we announce Pastor Melvyn Ellis's passing on Tuesday, 14 January 2025. Born in Danbury, Middlesex, on 17 May 1947, Pastor Ellis was a devoted servant of the Lord, deeply committed to his faith and the well-being of his community. He attended Sandon Secondary Modern in Chelmsfor...
2025-02-20T16:46:58.084Z
ADRA-UK Welcomes New Team Members
We’re excited to introduce two new team members who bring a wealth of expertise to ADRA-UK . Petrian Menzies, our new Stakeholder Engagement Manager, and Abigel Gordon, our new Communications Officer, joined us at the end of January 2025. Both roles are vital to advancing ADRA-UK’s mission, st...
2025-02-20T15:05:31.951Z
BUC Safeguarding Summit
From the 21 – 27 February, over 100 leaders from across the British Union Conference (BUC) will convene at Newbold College for the BUC Safeguarding Summit 2025. This gathering, voted by the BUC Executive Committee on 5 December 2024, serves as a call for accountability and safety within our faith...
2025-02-11T21:59:15.952Z
Pick of The Week #002 10 Days in the Upper Room
“Welcome to an incredible spiritual journey to the Upper Room. Let me assure you that you are poised to make some of the most thrilling biblical discoveries of your life.” This is how you are welcomed to Mark Finley’s booklet 10 Days in the Upper Room . Embark on a journey of transformation as y...
2025-02-06T15:37:53.658Z
TUESDAY TALKS - JOY In Your Priorities
Do you plan your priorities with JOY? Or do you create them under the stress of workloads, the duress of other people’s demands or the pressure of unfulfilled expectations that you desire to be reality? During this week’s Tuesday Talks, broadcast on the BUC News Facebook and Instagram pages,...
2025-02-06T15:30:08.302Z
Embracing the Call: Equipping New Pastors for Dynamic Ministry in the British Isles
This year’s annual induction and orientation programme for new pastors took place at the British Union Conference (BUC) offices in Watford from Sabbath, 11 to Thursday, 16 January. The event was coordinated by the Ministerial Association Secretary of the BUC, Pastor Samuel Ouadjo and his team, Ka...
2025-01-23T22:47:16.431Z