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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
ASI-UK Relaunch at Newbold: 2 March 2024
On Sabbath 2 March 2024, a historic event will take place at Newbold College. ASI-UK is being relaunched, and the inauguration ceremony is expected to be attended by Dr Daniel Duda, Trans-European Division President, Pastor Eglan Brooks, British Union Conference President, and other church offici...
16 February 2024
Keeping Watch Over the Flock: BUTREC Training Session, February 2024
Christians must care for one another, especially by protecting the vulnerable in church communities. This was the topic of discussion for 32 workers and pastors from the British Union Conference (BUC), who gathered online for a professional development session on Tuesday, 13 February. The session...
15 February 2024
Faith Leaders, Wellbeing and Awards at Parliament
On 22 January 2024, a One Vision charity Health and Wellbeing Conference Awards event was held at the Palace of Westminster in the UK Parliament and attended by faith leaders. Twenty-two nominees were recognised and awarded for their visionary and impactful outreach work. MP Dean Russell presente...
15 February 2024
Charities join forces to tackle inequity in cancer support in Watford and Three Rivers District
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8 February 2024
Have your say: Gender Questioning Children
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing," is alleged to have been said by Edmund Burke. Is it the only thing? This could be debated by many. However, the sentiment of this statement is what is really important. What does it mean? The fact is true that in t...
2 February 2024
Death of Thérèse Valsin
We are sad to learn of the death of Thérèse Valsin, who passed away on 15 January aged 95. Born in Rose-Hill, on the beautiful island of Mauritius on 17 October 1928, Thérèse attended the Adventist College, in Phoenix, Mauritius where she studied Bible and commercial courses. She entered denomina...
1 February 2024
A Response to Last Week's Feature Article, 'Why Can't They Hear Us?'
I want to commend BUC News for the special feature, 'Why Can't They Hear Us?' by Dr Duncan Bayliss. Dr Duncan has captured the essence of secular life in his article. I believe it goes a long way to helping us understand the lack of hope in society and why people are not listening to the mess...
1 February 2024
Scottish Mission Training Day: Igniting Leaders, Building Community
The Scottish Mission held its annual training day on Sunday, 28 January. This wasn't just a recurring gathering, it was a catalyst for inspiration and development. Over 100 committed leaders from across Scotland gathered in Crieff Adventist Church eager to connect, learn, and return empowered to ...
31 January 2024
Harmony in Mission: An Orientation of New Pastors and Interns
From Sabbath 13 to Thursday 18 January 2024, the British Union Conference (BUC) hosted 22 newly appointed pastors, interns, and Bible workers who have responded to the call of mission within the UK and Ireland at its offices in Watford. Under the theme 'Harmony in Mission', the orientation began ...
25 January 2024
Adventist Women Impacting Their Communities
Our British Union Conference (BUC) Women's Ministries Department acknowledges Adventist women who positively impact their communities. We continue spotlighting influential Adventist women with this interview with Dr Val Bernard-Allan. SPM – Dr Bernard-Allan, please share with our readers a br...
25 January 2024
New Evangelism Director for the BUC
The British Union Conference (BUC) Executive Committee on Thursday, 18 January, has elected Dr Augustus Lawrence as the new Evangelism Director of the BUC after the role became vacant in September 2023 following the election of the incumbent, Dr Kirk Thomas, as President for the South England Con...
25 January 2024
Thank you, Emerald Foundation!
The Irish Mission is a dynamic and growing church community working on a historical step to change its organisational status to a Conference. It consists of a diverse, cosmopolitan and mission-oriented membership which, in partnership with the relatively small but dedicated pastoral team, is 'mak...
18 January 2024
Health Forecast For 2024
"The greatest wealth is health." Poet Virgil The General Conference Health Ministries Department designates a Sabbath in January as a Health Focus Day, where the Division Directors lead on the theme and activities for their region. What a great way to commence a New Year with a fresh look at our ...
18 January 2024
An 'Outstanding' Ofsted inspection for Newbold School
After three days of intense Ofsted scrutiny, Newbold School was judged to be: 'Outstanding', with no recommendations for improvement. Achieving this top grade is notoriously difficult, so staff and governors are delighted that the quality of their work has been recognised. "We have known about th...
12 January 2024