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STEWARDSHIP – GOD FIRST
The UK wastes an estimated 9.5 million tonnes of food annually, enough to feed over 30 million people. This staggering reality exists alongside a growing number of people facing food poverty. This modern crisis of abundance and lack brings to mind a timeless lesson in stewardship from the book of...
4 September 2025
One Vision Faith and Health Board Contributes to National Report on Assisted Dying
The Nuffield Trust, one of the UK’s leading health think tanks, has published a landmark report titled Assisted Dying in Practice: International Experiences and Implications for Health and Social Care . The study examines how different countries have approached assisted dying, the systems they h...
4 September 2025
Standing with Our Children in the Face of Racial Intolerance
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland is deeply disturbed by the racially aggravated incident that took place at the end of the recent Pathfinder and Adventurer Camporee held at the Crai Scout Activity Centre in Wales. Read full statement below.
1 September 2025
Pray Without Ceasing
“…but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him” (Acts 12:5, KJV). There is no sound except the quiet breathing of the prisoner, chained to the two burly guards. There is an unusual stillness in the prison, which is typical at night, especially before an execution. The priso...
24 July 2025
Women In Mission Impacting Lives For Christ
“The Department of Women’s Ministries exists to uphold, encourage, and challenge Adventist women in their pilgrimage as disciples of Jesus Christ and members of His world church.” Adventist Women’s Ministries | Home With this ministry focus, women worldwide have been empowered both for personal ...
24 July 2025
Obituary – Dr Brian Phillips: A Gentle Pillar of Faith and Wisdom
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr Brian P Phillips on 16 July, 2025, at the age of 89. Dr Phillips was a cherished and faithful servant of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Wales. He passed away peacefully, having lived a life marked by exemplary faith, dedication, excellence...
24 July 2025
Notable Changes to Policy, the Church Manual and a Reflection - So Far
The 2025 General Conference (GC) Session has proven to be a compelling study in how our global Church seeks to move forward collectively, while striving to include diverse voices and perspectives. Beyond the critical task of electing leaders, this Session has engaged with substantial agenda items...
10 July 2025
Funeral Announcement – Remelda McFarlane
We are sad to announce that Mrs Remelda McFarlane, mother of Dr Don McFarlane, former BUC President, sadly passed away on 24 June 2025, aged 94 years. The Thanksgiving Service honouring Sister McFarlane’s godly life will be held on Tuesday, 15 July, at 11:15 am at the Church of St John the Bapt...
10 July 2025
What the Old Testament has taught me about mission
Walter Kaiser, Jr challenges a deeply rooted assumption: that the proper missionary mandate started in the New Testament, with Jesus’ Great Commission and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. 1 Many undermine the Old Testament’s role in mission theology. But did global mission begin long before th...
9 July 2025
“It is truly wonderful when the people of God live together in peace” (Psalm 133:1, CEV)
During the pandemic, I virtually journeyed with 30 Christians as they unpicked the reasons for conflict, methods to handle it, and techniques for conflict resolution. As a trained mediator, I found the journey insightful and deeply meaningful. However, on day one, a major challenge arose. Major. ...
9 July 2025
Erton C. Köhler Elected as General Conference President
Erton C. Köhler, newly elected President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, made a passionate appeal for unity and collective mission in his acceptance speech, declaring, “It’s time to move forward together… Our mission will be accomplished when we are together.” Prior to this a...
4 July 2025
BUC Appoints Interim Youth Director
On 12 June 2025, the British Union Conference Executive Committee (BUC ExCom) received the final report from its Search Committee, which concluded a comprehensive process to identify a new Director for Youth Ministries. Following this, the BUC ExCom voted to appoint Pastor Njabulo ‘Njay’ Ndlovu a...
27 June 2025
Stanborough Primary Shines Bright: Exciting New Preschool Launch and Glowing Ofsted Praise!
Watford’s Stanborough Primary School, part of our Adventist family of schools, is thrilled to announce a season of growth and recognition. Known for its strong Christian values and nurturing ethos, the school is expanding its Early Years offerings following outstanding feedback from our recent Of...
26 June 2025
Windrush: There Is Nothing New Under the Sun
A Day of Remembrance in Preston On Sunday, 22 June, Preston Seventh-day Adventist church held a special service led by Pastor Jeff Couzins to honour the Windrush generation and their descendants. As many across the UK paused to remember the arrival of the Empire Windrush on 22 June 1948 – and the...
26 June 2025
Stewardship – God First
Last year, I sat on a beach in Antigua on Sabbath and watched the sunset. Apart from the chatter of stray people walking along the beach, the gentle lashings of the waves from the incoming tide had centre stage. The opening line of John Rutter’s ‘A Gaelic Blessing’ is reminiscent of the scene: “D...
26 June 2025