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International Women's Day Special: 'Inspire Inclusion', 8 March 2024
Being vulnerable on an important issue: A pastor's journey from patriarchy to equality
2024-03-01T09:48:43.000Z
'Movement 2'
Bad Breath, Awkward Silences, and the Art of Being Uncomfortable
2024-02-29T22:25:57.000Z
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...
2024-02-28T22:36:50.000Z
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Please be informed that the government has released draft guidance on gender questioning children and has opened a consultation on the matter.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...
2024-02-23T09:32:00.000Z
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...
2024-02-23T09:30:00.000Z
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...
2024-02-23T07:51:59.000Z
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...
2024-02-16T08:50:03.000Z
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...
2024-02-16T08:43:32.000Z
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...
2024-02-15T16:18:34.000Z
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...
2024-02-15T15:35:41.000Z
Charities join forces to tackle inequity in cancer support in Watford and Three Rivers District
Press Release
2024-02-08T14:27:52.000Z
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...
2024-02-02T09:07:23.000Z
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...
2024-02-01T15:26:53.000Z
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...
2024-02-01T14:46:43.000Z