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End-of-Year Messages from BUC Field Leaders
A wish of peace and goodwill to all from the Scottish Mission President The best way I can think of wishing someone a good life is by wishing them Jesus Himself. The Bible does this well: Luke 2: 10-12: "But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great jo...
2023-12-14T23:24:03.000Z
One Vision – Working Together for Peace
On Sunday, 3 December 2023, faith leaders, politicians, and the Chief Constable of Hertfordshire met at the British Union Conference (BUC) office in Watford. The meeting was an initiative of One Vision, a charity supported by the BUC, which works with different communities, faiths, ethnic groups,...
2023-12-14T23:01:05.000Z
ADRA Network calls on holistic climate action and shares experience at COP28 in Dubai
ADRA Network calls on holistic climate action and shares experience at COP28 in Dubai In the theater of our world's history, 2023 emerges as a pivotal act in the climate action narrative. The impending Global Stocktake is poised to affirm what we already understand: The time for decisive action i...
2023-12-01T08:50:43.000Z
Death of Pastor Roy Burgess
We are saddened to learn of the death of Pastor Roy Burgess, who passed away on 12 November 2023 following a long battle with a neurological condition. Pastor Burgess was born in Watford on 14 June 1926, and he spent his early years at Parkgate, Callowland, the Stanborough Schools, and Leggatts W...
2023-11-23T16:05:33.000Z
A Pilot Diversity Survey among Adventist Church Members in the UK and Ireland
The British Union Conference is inviting all members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the UK and Ireland to participate in a short online survey regarding diversity within our church. In our continuous effort to nurture a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving church community, this survey will a...
2023-11-16T11:35:56.000Z
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...
2023-11-16T09:15:17.000Z
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...
2023-11-15T14:19:27.000Z
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 ...
2023-11-02T23:16:43.000Z
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 ...
2023-11-02T14:57:21.000Z
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...
2023-10-26T10:47:10.000Z
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...
2023-10-25T18:58:10.000Z
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...
2023-10-19T17:04:56.000Z
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...
2023-09-28T11:18:16.000Z