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Death of Pastor Frederick Mapp
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pastor Frederick Mapp , who died peacefully on Wednesday, 27 August 2025 , at the age of 77. Pastor Mapp was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a much-loved colleague in ministry. He faithfully served as a Pastor and Ministerial ...
2025-09-19T08:28:32.007Z
Go Outdoors Partnership Blesses Adventurer and Pathfinder Ministries
The British Union Conference (BUC) Youth Department is celebrating a remarkable act of generosity from Go Outdoors, who donated 318 four-person tents to Adventurer and Pathfinder Clubs across the territory. At the heart of the BUC’s mission is the value of Transforming Lives – creating opportunit...
2025-09-19T07:08:38.682Z
BUC Stewardship Working Group meets to plan for the next quinquennium
The British Union Conference (BUC) Stewardship Working Group (elected directors and sponsors from all the regions) gathered over the weekend of 12-14 September to work on their departmental strategic framework for the next quinquennium, July 2026 – July 2030. This meeting was held virtually on Fr...
2025-09-18T07:06:52.922Z
BUC Health Ministries Expands Mental Wellbeing Strategy
“Sickness of the mind prevails everywhere. Nine-tenths of the diseases from which men suffer have their foundation here.” – E G White, Mind, Character, and Personality, Vol. 1 Strengthening Mental Health Support The British Union Conference (BUC) Health Ministries department has broadened its ...
2025-09-18T06:59:40.477Z
Reflecting Hope 2025: Final Training Weekend Announced
7–9 November 2025 | Leonardo Hotel, Hinckley Island
2025-09-04T14:54:36.764Z
Adventist Women Impacting Their Communities
The British Union Conference (BUC) Women’s Ministries Department celebrates Adventist women who are positively impacting their communities. In this feature, we highlight Joanna Daniel , Trauma-Informed Counsellor, whose work was recognised in the Trans-European Division’s General Conference Sess...
2025-09-04T14:46:48.183Z
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...
2025-09-04T14:38:33.947Z
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...
2025-09-04T14:25:11.110Z
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.
2025-09-01T15:23:19.961Z
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...
2025-07-24T19:08:43.531Z
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 ...
2025-07-24T15:18:51.182Z
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...
2025-07-24T14:45:32.100Z
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...
2025-07-10T12:14:13.491Z
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...
2025-07-10T08:35:16.827Z