NEC - News
"Justice for Women" - An Interview with Author Dr Jude Jeanville
The role of women in the church has sparked debates over the ages. The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists acknowledges the issue and highlights the obstacles women face in fulfilling their God-given potential.¹ For this reason, the British Union Conference (BUC) Women’s Ministries depar...
2023-08-04T10:48:07.000Z
Dyslexia - Volunteers Needed Urgently!
Hello, my name is Carolina Nyakila, a Brunel University London student studying for a Master of Science (MSc) in Psychological Sciences (Conversion). I am looking for 15 Volunteers for my research study (dissertation) exploring dyslexia from a positive perspective by examining the factors that h...
2023-08-03T18:21:25.000Z
FOREIGN SECRETARY VISITS THE BUC
The Right Honourable, James Clevely, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, together with his wife, Susannah Sparks, visited the British Union Conference (BUC) on Friday 28 July 2023, to dialogue on current affairs with faith leaders from in and around the Watford a...
2023-07-28T21:08:57.000Z
BUC Pathfinders Prepare for TED Camporee in Hungary
With most schools in the UK starting their vacation this week, some parents will take a respite as approximately a thousand Pathfinders from across the British Union Conference (BUC) travels to Sopron in Hungary on 25 July for a whole week of summer camporee. The Trans-European Division (TED) You...
2023-07-21T00:01:38.000Z
Celebrating Women's Ministries Emphasis Days 2023 at the NEC
The General Conference (GC), Trans-European Division (TED), British Union Conference (BUC), and North England Conference (NEC) got together on Sabbath, 24 June 2023, to celebrate the blessings and success of the Women's Ministries Emphasis Days held worldwide in our local churches every year. The...
2023-07-20T12:20:09.000Z
Jamaica Union & BUC Collaborative Community Outreach
"Blessed are those who are generous because they feed the poor." Proverbs 22:9 (NLT) 'Giving, Caring, Sharing' is the tagline for a Jamaican Food Bank making an impact. The Jamaica Union Conference (JAMU) endeavours to reduce poverty and hunger on the island through the JAMU Food Bank. We have ex...
2023-07-20T11:23:53.000Z
Death of Becky De Oliveira
We were saddened to learn of the death of Becky De Oliveira, who passed away on 21 June 2023. Becky was born on 18 November 1971 in Enumclaw, Washington, North America. After completing high school at Auburn Adventist Academy in 1990, Becky attended Walla Walla College where she obtained a BA in ...
2023-07-14T05:39:16.000Z
New Press Editor
Dusanka Rancić was voted as the new Editor of the Stanborough Press at the last British Union Conference Executive Committee in June. She is the first female editor of 'the Press', holds a BA in Theology from the Theological Seminary, Belgrade, Serbia and Griggs University, Maryland, USA, and an ...
2023-07-14T05:23:06.000Z
Former Youth Directors are now Retirees' Chaplains
Retired church leaders, Drs Paul Tompkins and Des Boldeau, former Youth Directors of the British Union Conference, were voted as chaplains for the 425 retired church employees in the territory by the Union Executive Committee in June. Both Paul and Des have served youth, Pathfinders, and teens in...
2023-07-14T05:07:43.000Z
State of the Union: The Series
The Office of the President of the British Union Conference (BUC) will launch the State of the Union (SOTU): The Series on 20 July with a hybrid town hall meeting. The SOTU is an approach to actively listen and learn in order to clarify the value proposition of the BUC, to listen to stakeholder...
2023-06-30T06:32:43.000Z
Losing My Religion
A Call for a Resurgence of Religiosity in the Modern World
2023-06-29T09:11:07.000Z
Windrush - Why We Care
"Do not take advantage of foreigners who live among you in your land..." Leviticus 19:33 A pivotal moment in the modern history of Britain, was the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury dock on 22 June, 1948, bringing with her passengers from the Caribbean. The invitation Answering the call f...
2023-06-23T09:38:04.000Z
In His Image
BUC Women's Ministries Director Sharon Platt-McDonald reflects on female experiences of church life and presents a mandate for supporting women. Women and the church "I don't listen to women preachers, but I'm glad I stayed to hear you speak. You preached a wonderful sermon. It's a pity you're a ...
2023-06-08T05:44:06.000Z
A Step-by-Step Guide to Using the New 7me App
Two weeks ago, we introduced the 7me app to you, which provides an innovative way to enhance your church experience. This article will guide you through the simple steps of using the app, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for existing and new members. Step 1: For pastors, church clerks and tr...
2023-06-08T05:40:16.000Z