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Area 3 Adventurers and Pathfinders Shine Their Lights
In the bustling heart of Bradford, the UK’s newest City of Culture in 2025, Adventurers and Pathfinders were on a mission. The annual Adventurer and Pathfinder Bible Experience (ABE and PBE) began with the Area Level testing on Sabbath 11 th January 2025. A total of 12 ABE and 19 PBE teams parti...
Pastoral Realignments in 2025
The North England Conference has implemented a series of pastoral realignments, approved during the November 2024 Executive Committee meeting. These adjustments address pastoral vacancies following the recent Session, align churches with ministers whose spiritual gifts best meet the needs of thei...
Who is my Father?
“Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.” John 5:19
Area 2 Churches Prioritise Safeguarding Training
In an ideal world, the church is a sanctuary—a "haven of refuge" for everyone, particularly the most vulnerable. However, in our imperfect world, where sin and its effects persist, churches too face challenges. They are not gatherings of saints but "hospitals for sinners". This dual reality calls for unwavering vigilance from everyone involved in the church's mission—leaders, members, parents, and educators alike.
"But for the Goodness of God"
Windsor Street South Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated its dedication weekend on 6-7 July 2024. The events included the symbolic burning of the mortgage, inspiring sermons, a look back at the church’s journey and joyous community fellowship, all under the theme "But for the Goodness of God."
Knowsley Church's Inspiring Growth
Elder Edwin Abacan
King's Norton Evangelistic Campaign
The King's Norton Evangelistic Campaign launched on July 13 2024, led by Pastor Jermaine Swaby (Host Pastor). This much-anticipated event was preceded by weeks of vibrant community outreach and impactful ministries that highlighted the 28 fundamental beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Knowsley Church Receives a Double Portion of Blessings
Knowsley Seventh-day Adventist Church marked a significant milestone with a day of spiritual renewal and commitment. Pastor Ian Philpott led an ordination service and inspired the congregation to embrace Prison Ministries, fulfilling Christ's call to serve.
Christ-Centred Families
The importance of Christ-centred families took centre stage at Warrington Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor John Francis, Director of the Family Ministries Department, inspired members with a powerful sermon and interactive discussions.
BUC STATEMENTS – 8 NOV 24
The British Union Conference (BUC) continues to support the South England Conference (SEC) as they expedite the planned process pertaining to a non-recent sexual child abuse case that Channel 4 News ran last Tuesday, 29 October 2024. We understand that the SEC is arranging a meeting with the surv...
If You See Something, Say Something - Responding to Abuse
Recent shocking revelations in the national press have rocked the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the British Union Conference to its foundations and sent reverberations around the world Church. The exposure of evil in our community of faith is a sobering reminder that we ought to "Be sober, be v...
The Holy Hush
A Reflection
Safeguarding – A Biblical Mandate
A quote of disputed origin claims that "The measure of a civilisation is how it treats its weakest members." While the source of the reference may be in doubt, the truth of the sentiment resonates with the plethora of biblical calls to advocate and act on behalf of the vulnerable. The psalmist ur...
How to Heal
"'But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,' declares the Lord,…" Jeremiah 30:17 We sat in reflective silence, processing the words just spoken over the several hours it took to share her story. Recounting the catalogue of childhood traumas and the subsequent repercussions in her adu...
I Can Only Imagine.
I grew up scared of God – really scared of Him. I remember, as a 5-year-old, the terror I felt when I was told that if I was naughty, I wouldn't go to heaven. Of course, I was never naughty, but I was often good for the wrong reasons. I can't pretend that as a pre-schooler, I knew what heaven w...