National - News
When Worlds Collide
In an ever-changing world, the centre of focus keeps switching rapidly from one humanitarian need to another. Our minds continue to focus on Ukraine's ongoing needs, which were joined by the earthquake earlier this year in Turkey/Syria. The September earthquake in Morocco rapidly joined this, fol...
16 November 2023
Nine SEC Pastors Engaged in 'City to City Evangelistic Effort' in Kenya
Nine ministers from the South England Conference (SEC) led by Dr Hezron Otieno Adingo responded to a call for a 'City to City Evangelistic Effort' in Kenya, as they set out on 4 October 2023 on a mission to evangelise in the West Kenya Union Conference under the theme, 'The King is Coming'. At th...
15 November 2023
Leadership and Service Awards Bestowed at Black History Month Event
"Man gives the award, but God gives the reward." Denzel Washington 26 October 2023 will be a date etched in the minds of many as a significant moment. It marked a key event celebrating Black History Month and the awarding of 13 individuals for their exceptional achievements, having progressed in ...
2 November 2023
Are Seventh-day Adventists a Minority Faith in the British Isles?
For many, religion offers more than a worldview; it is a way of life – from community living to shared values and a sense of transcendence. One of the major religions in the world is Christianity, which stems from the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth in the 1st ...
2 November 2023
Engaging Faith Leaders in Community Safety Planning
One Vision charity hosted a 'Your Voice Matters' community engagement event on 11 October 2023 in collaboration with Hertfordshire Fire and Police personnel focusing on safety in the community. The event was held at the British Union Conference (BUC) headquarters, and faith leaders were invited t...
26 October 2023
Journeys - A Black History Month story
Journeys — How a 1950s barber's licence from Kingston, Jamaica, ended up in an exhibit at the Jewish Museum in London. My grandfather, Arthur Malcolm, was the first Afro-Caribbean barber in Reading, a town not too far from Newbold College, where I lecture in Biblical and Pastoral Studies. At the...
25 October 2023
Why you should register for Gift Aid
5 October 2023 marked National Gift Aid Awareness Day, presenting the perfect opportunity for the British Union Conference Treasury team to thank faithful members who signed up for the Gift Aid scheme. Your simple yet impactful act of signing up enables the Conferences and Missions within the Bri...
19 October 2023
Interview with BBC Songs of Praise Contributor, Fiona Pacquette
"God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another." 1 Peter 4:19 Fiona Pacquette, Director of the East London School of Music (ELSOM), uses her gifts to enhance our churches' worship experience and bless many in the community. Appearin...
28 September 2023
BUC Pathfinders celebrate World Pathfinder Day at Stanborough Park Grounds
This year's World Pathfinder Day celebrations under the theme 'Go with Jesus' occurred at the immaculate Stanborough Park grounds of the British Union Conference (BUC), where over three thousand Pathfinders gathered for the annual celebrations. The Sabbath 16 September event was hosted by the BUC...
21 September 2023
East London School of Music to feature in BBC Songs of Praise
Musicians from the East London School of Music (ELSOM) will feature in a BBC Songs of Praise episode. The BBC crew were inspired by the documentary, Organ Stops – Saving The King of Instruments , which aired on 24 December 2022 and includes the organ installed at the Clapton Seventh-day A...
21 September 2023
BUC Executive Committee Goes Green
On Thursday, 14 September 2023, the British Union Conference (BUC) Executive Committee held its first-ever entirely paperless meeting. Using new software called 'Onboard', all the documents were presented through a portal, and all those present used their own devices to access them. Speaking soon...
15 September 2023
Death of Sister Caroline Lorencin
The sad news of the passing of Sister Caroline Lorencin, whose death occurred on Sunday, 10 September, has been announced in the Newbold newsletter earlier this week. Sis Caroline, born in the UK and attended Stanborough Park church for the first 17 years of her life, was married to Pastor Lorenc...
15 September 2023
The Nominating Committee Report - South England Conference 64th Session
One of the main items of business of the 64th Session was the election of officers for the next quadrennium. The Nominating Committee, which fulfils this task, is usually the first committee to be selected by the Recommendations Committee. On Friday, 8 September, the second day of the Session, th...
14 September 2023
South England Conference Elects a New President - Dr Kirk Thomas
At its 64th Session at the University of Essex, Colchester, the South England England Conference has elected a new President. Dr Kirk Thomas has served as the Director for Evangelism, Personal Ministries, Sabbath School, School of Evangelism, Mission and Leadership, Adventist Missions, Church Gr...
8 September 2023
64th Session of the South England Conference takes off
The lingering sunshine of September has provided added enthusiasm for delegates attending the 64th Session of the South England Conference (SEC), with most representatives dressed appropriately considering the weather forecast. The University of Essex is the location for the four-day conference t...
8 September 2023