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BUC Women Respond to Global Women's Ministries Emphasis Day
"What an empowering message of encouragement, assurance and hope! It was so inspirational and just what is needed to carry me through the challenges I am currently facing. The programme for the entire day was such a tremendous blessing. I am so grateful to God!" This was the enthusiastic response...
40 Years Young - Celebrating ADRA-UK
After a successful event in the Houses of Parliament , ADRA-UK continued its celebrations on Sabbath 25 and Sunday 26 May at the Stanborough Park church and the grounds, respectively. Mission At the heart of ADRA's work is the mission of Christ. Based on Matthew 9:36, "But when he saw the mult...
Special BUC Presidential Address – 'State of The Union'
Dear Friends It was my desire and intention to present the State of The Union address to you on YouTube this afternoon, 8 June. Unfortunately, we could not go live with this interactive Address due to technical challenges beyond my control. You are all aware of the importance I place on integrity...
God is Watching
Global Women's Ministries Day
Pray for Dr Ganoune Diop - GC PARL Director
The British Union Conference (BUC) invites you to join the Adventist World Church in prayer for Dr Ganoune Diop, whose hospitalisation for cardiac treatment comes as a shock to us at the BUC. Dr Diop was recently here in the UK to conduct a Public Affairs and Religious Liberty programme for the B...
ADRA-UK Celebrates 40 Years at Westminster Houses of Parliament
"Today, we are here because we no longer wish to be spectators on the landscape of historical and emerging conflicts but actors on the world stage to bring about meaningful peaceful solutions." These opening words by Catherine Anthony Boldeau set the stage for the Faith in Peace event held in the...
TED Elects New Youth Directors
With the departure of Dejan Stojkovic to serve as Youth Director for the Greater Sydney Conference in Australia, the Trans-European Division (TED) Executive Committee elected Marcel Ghioalda to serve as Youth and Public Campus Ministries Director at their 20 May Spring Meeting. Marcel Ghioalda El...
'Dealing with Today's Giants' – A BUC Communications and PARL Retreat
Walking the delicate path of discussing contemporary issues of relevance – dubbed 'Dealing with Today's Giants' – was the focus of a weekend retreat by the British Union Conference (BUC) Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) Department in collaboration with the BUC Communication Department ...
Adventist Facilitates Dementia Support Interventions
13-19 May 2024 marks Dementia Awareness Week. Sharon Platt-McDonald interviews Valerie Grossett from Sheffield's Manor Newstart Seventh-day Adventist church about her work supporting individuals with dementia. SPM – Valerie, why is Dementia Awareness Week important? VG – I believe it is a sign...
Attendees Explore the Potential of 7me App and its Treasury Module
In a groundbreaking Zoom meeting held on Tuesday, 23 April, church treasurers from the North England Conference, South England Conference, and Irish, Scottish and Welsh Missions gathered to embrace advancements in financial management within the church. Attendees gathered to explore the potential...
BUC Teams Participate in NAD Pathfinder Bible Experience
On Sabbath, 20 April, the North American Division (NAD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church held its annual Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) testing in Greeley, Colorado, USA. This event, which tests the knowledge and understanding of the Scriptures among our young Pathfinders, is a significant ...
Faith designation reforms for new and existing free schools and special academies: Government consultation: Have Your Say
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan and the Department for Education (DfE) have initiated a Government consultation on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, which concludes on 20 June 2024. The Consultation focuses on two key areas: firstly, the potential removal of the current 50% cap on admissions to new fai...
Aftab Barki appointed BUC Associate Treasurer
Aftab Barki, Assistant Treasurer of the British Union Conference (BUC), was recently appointed an Associate Treasurer of the BUC. Aftab has demonstrated a remarkable array of leadership qualities, which have been noted in his work. He possesses a visionary outlook, capable of seeing beyond immedi...
Breaking News: BUC Executive Committee Makes New Elections
On Thursday, 4 April, the British Union Conference (BUC) Executive Committee convened for a pivotal meeting to elect a new Executive Secretary and a new Stewardship Director. After extensive deliberations and careful consideration, the committee members voted to elect Pastor Jacques Venter as the...
'Movement 3'
Church on the Move