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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
Pastor John Surridge Announces Retirement After 40 Years of Service
After 40 years of dedicated service to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pastor John Surridge, the British Union Conference (BUC) Executive Secretary, has announced his retirement. The official retirement date is set for 8 July 2024. Pastor Surridge's tenure has been characterised by unwavering c...
New ADRA-UK CEO
The British Union Conference (BUC) Executive Committee is pleased to announce Sandra Golding as the new CEO for ADRA-UK . With a career spanning over 15 years within the international development sector, Sandra has contributed as both a Business Consultant and a Director. Bringing a wealth of ex...
He Is Risen!
"Only one act of pure love, unsullied by any taint of ulterior motive, has ever been performed in the history of the world, namely the self-giving of God in Christ on the cross for undeserving sinners. That is why, if we are looking for a definition of love, we should look not in a dictionary, bu...
The Happiest Country on Earth?
The World Happiness Report 1 (WHR) for this year has brought good news and bad news, depending on which country you belong to. The top and bottom rankings have remained the same as last year's report, with Finland continuing to lead the global happiness leaderboard for the seventh consecutive ye...
ASI-UK Relaunched at Newbold
On Sabbath 2 March, ASI-UK was relaunched at Newbold College, marking a historic moment for the lay-led organisation. Numerous distinguished guests from ASI Europe and the church attended the inauguration ceremony. Dr Christiane Theiss, the ASI Europe President, welcomed church officials, includi...
Eighty-four Teams Achieve First Place at the ABE/PBE Union Finals in Aberdeen
Over 2000 Adventurers and Pathfinders, including staff and spectators, converged on the city of Aberdeen on 9 March for a British Union level of the popular worldwide Bible quiz, known as The Adventurer and Pathfinder Bible Experience . It was a day filled with nervous energy, intense concentrat...
Blessings of International Women's Day of Prayer
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Our world Church designated the first Sabbath of March as International Women's Day of Prayer. This annual notification is not just another 'must-do' eve...
'Movement 2'
Bad Breath, Awkward Silences, and the Art of Being Uncomfortable
Adventist Women Impacting their Church and Communities
The BUC Women's Ministries department continues its series on spotlighting influential women. Elisabeth Sangüesa is a woman who is making a positive impact nationally and internationally. I caught up with her recently for an interview: SPM – Elisabeth, please give us a brief overview of your lif...
Act Now! Protect Christians and Children in Schools from Trans Ideology
Please be informed that the government has released draft guidance on gender questioning children and has opened a consultation on the matter. You are highly encouraged to participate in this important consultation. Thank you to those who attended our Sunday, 18 February presentation. We noted t...