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One Vision hosts Iftar event for unpaid carers from South Asian communities during Ramadan
Unpaid carers from South Asian communities were guests at a One Vision event at the Stanborough Park Centre in Watford. The event took place at 6:30 pm on Saturday 16 March, to support carers fasting during Ramadan. During the event, the chief guest speaker highlighted the challenges faced by unp...
21 March 2024
'One Bag, Big Difference' Hemel Hempstead Church Litter-Picking Project
On Sunday, 17 March, 11 members of the Hemel Hempstead Seventh-day Adventist congregation participated in the national 'Great British Spring-Clean' scheme. The day was cloudy and it drizzled, but with safety outfits donned, they set off. Our church pastor, Bernie Holford, had set up a street What...
21 March 2024
One Vision Hosts Successful International Women's Day Event in Watford
On Thursday 7 March, One Vision, a leading charity in Hertfordshire, hosted a successful International Women's Day event at the Stanborough Park church. The event was well-attended by community members and dignitaries, including local MP Dean Russell, the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, Liz Green,...
14 March 2024
ASI-UK Relaunched at Newbold
On Sabbath 2 March, ASI-UK was relaunched at Newbold College, marking a historic moment for the lay-led organisation. Numerous distinguished guests from ASI Europe and the church attended the inauguration ceremony. Dr Christiane Theiss, the ASI Europe President, welcomed church officials, includi...
14 March 2024
Dr Kirk Thomas Energises London Ghana Church with Go SEC Vision
In an energetic and charismatic atmosphere, the President of the South England Conference, Dr Kirk Thomas, shared the Go SEC Inspire for Mission evangelism vision at the London Ghana Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) Church on the 9th of March 2024. Draped in his newly acquired traditional bata...
14 March 2024
Eighty-four Teams Achieve First Place at the ABE/PBE Union Finals in Aberdeen
Over 2000 Adventurers and Pathfinders, including staff and spectators, converged on the city of Aberdeen on 9 March for a British Union level of the popular worldwide Bible quiz, known as The Adventurer and Pathfinder Bible Experience . It was a day filled with nervous energy, intense concentrat...
13 March 2024
Blessings of International Women's Day of Prayer
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Our world Church designated the first Sabbath of March as International Women's Day of Prayer. This annual notification is not just another 'must-do' eve...
7 March 2024
International Women's Day Special: 'Inspire Inclusion', 8 March 2024
Being vulnerable on an important issue: A pastor's journey from patriarchy to equality
1 March 2024
Adventist Women Impacting their Church and Communities
The BUC Women's Ministries department continues its series on spotlighting influential women. Elisabeth Sangüesa is a woman who is making a positive impact nationally and internationally. I caught up with her recently for an interview: SPM – Elisabeth, please give us a brief overview of your lif...
28 February 2024
Act Now! Protect Christians and Children in Schools from Trans Ideology
Please be informed that the government has released draft guidance on gender questioning children and has opened a consultation on the matter. You are highly encouraged to participate in this important consultation. Thank you to those who attended our Sunday, 18 February presentation. We noted t...
23 February 2024
ADRA-UK 2024 Emergencies Appeal
ADRA-UK is seeking your support for our annual Emergencies Appeal. The world is facing unprecedented challenges, with an alarming increase in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters and political instabilities causing devastating effects on local communities. Earthquakes and extreme wea...
23 February 2024
NEC Organises Swinton Church
On Sabbath 17 February, the Swinton church plant was officially organised and welcomed into the sisterhood of churches in the North England Conference (NEC). The church has over 60 core members and contacts, and its youth and children's ministries are thriving. Dr Patrick Herbert, Director of Per...
23 February 2024
The Question of Neighbourliness
“So here’s the thing,” says Adrian Peck. “The more time I spend studying God’s purposes for local churches, the more amazed I am at what God intends for them. They are to be places of Spirit-empowered healing and authentic community; of joy and tears; of God-encountering worship; of exciting tran...
16 February 2024