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Embracing the Call: Equipping New Pastors for Dynamic Ministry in the British Isles
This year’s annual induction and orientation programme for new pastors took place at the British Union Conference (BUC) offices in Watford from Sabbath, 11 to Thursday, 16 January. The event was coordinated by the Ministerial Association Secretary of the BUC, Pastor Samuel Ouadjo and his team, Ka...
Pick of the Week - Prayer Makes a Difference
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV). As I reflect on the recently concluded 10 Days of Prayer , I a...
How the Candle Shone
Some things happen almost by accident. My Advent Candle v-blog is a case in point. A very good friend of ours has a tradition of burning an Advent candle, one section each day from 1 December until Christmas Eve. This year, she chose to extend the love by gifting us a candle. On day one, we lit i...
Health Ministries Workshop Clarifies and Affirms the Health Message
Sharon Platt-McDonald, British Union Conference (BUC) Director for Health, Women’s Ministries, and Adventist Community Services, was invited to share Shalom’s new global health focus, led by General Conference (GC) Health Ministries Director Dr Zeno Charles-Marcel.
We want to hear from you!
I want to connect with individuals with experience in large-scale research design and development . Whether you work in academia, the charity sector, or corporate research, I would love to hear about your role, challenges, and successes. If you’re open to a conversation, no matter how brief, ple...
Death of Peter John Archer
We are saddened to learn of the death of Peter John Archer, who passed away peacefully on 7 December 2024. Peter was born in Watford on 28 May 1940 and spent his childhood attending Stanborough Junior and Senior Schools. On 19 March 1967, he married his beloved Rosemary, and together they had tw...
God First! Update on Stewardship Revival Week 2024
The General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists has assigned 30 November to 7 December as Stewardship Revival Week. Last week, we informed you about the available nightly programmes. However, some of these programmes were not uploaded as required due to technical difficulties. However, pleas...
But When You Pray… Preparing for the Ten Days of Prayer, 8-18 January, 2025
As 2024 draws to a close, we often reflect on the challenges that have dogged our paths and caused us stress and strain. Tales of woe are shared around festive tables and during the downtimes of rushed annual leave taken at year-end. However, why not meditate on the blessings and goodness of the...
What a Birth Announcement!
Birth announcements are always a source of joy and anticipation! The parties, extravagant gender reveals, and community celebrations are all ways to share the excitement of the good news of a new baby. The unique announcement by the prophet Isaiah in chapter 9 is dynamic. At the top of the annou...
‘Equipping Disciples for Mission’: Reflecting Hope Training Weekend
The British Union Conference has responded to the General Conference’s ‘Christ for Europe’ call by crafting a distinctive three-year evangelistic programme for our territory, dubbed ‘Reflecting Hope’. This initiative marks a significant shift in our approach to evangelism, transitioning from is...
BUC Releases New Resources for 2024 Stewardship Revival Week
BUC Releases New Resources for 2024 Stewardship Revival Week By Catherine Anthony Boldeau, BUC Stewardship Director The British Union Conference (BUC) Stewardship Working Group, comprised of directors and sponsors from across the territory, has released a suite of new resources as part of the 202...
Taking a Stand Against Gender-Based Violence
Taking a Stand Against Gender-Based Violence By Sharon Platt-McDonald BUC Director for Women’s Ministries, Health and Adventist Community Services “Learn to do good. Seek justice. Rebuke the oppressor.” Isaiah 1:17 (NKJV) The call to take a stand against gender-based violence was a global initiat...
But seek first his KINGDOM and his righteousness
The old African-American spiritual ‘In the Morning When I Rise’ ends each stanza with the phrase, ‘Give me Jesus’. As the dawn breaks and the light of day replaces the gloom of night, our waking thoughts should be gratitude, thankfulness and praise to the Almighty God. “...your first thought in t...
God First
Babies keep their eyes on their parents when they are learning to walk. Young children hold their parent’s hands during busy trips out. As we grow older, we begin to understand the world and need less direct support, or so we believe. We make decisions without consultation and often seek guidance...