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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...
2024-03-28T14:44:00.000Z
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...
2024-03-28T14:40:00.000Z
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...
2024-03-28T14:30:00.000Z
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...
2024-03-28T13:32:48.000Z
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...
2024-03-14T21:43:48.000Z
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...
2024-03-13T13:07:50.000Z
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...
2024-03-07T14:16:08.000Z
'Movement 2'
Bad Breath, Awkward Silences, and the Art of Being Uncomfortable
2024-02-29T22:25:57.000Z
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...
2024-02-28T22:36:50.000Z
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...
2024-02-23T09:32:00.000Z
ADRA-UK 2024 Emergencies Appeal
ADRA-UK is seeking your support for our annual Emergencies Appeal. The world is facing unprecedented challenges, with an alarming increase in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters and political instabilities causing devastating effects on local communities. Earthquakes and extreme wea...
2024-02-23T09:30:00.000Z
NEC Organises Swinton Church
On Sabbath 17 February, the Swinton church plant was officially organised and welcomed into the sisterhood of churches in the North England Conference (NEC). The church has over 60 core members and contacts, and its youth and children's ministries are thriving. Dr Patrick Herbert, Director of Per...
2024-02-23T07:51:59.000Z
The Question of Neighbourliness
“So here’s the thing,” says Adrian Peck. “The more time I spend studying God’s purposes for local churches, the more amazed I am at what God intends for them. They are to be places of Spirit-empowered healing and authentic community; of joy and tears; of God-encountering worship; of exciting tran...
2024-02-16T08:50:03.000Z
ASI-UK Relaunch at Newbold: 2 March 2024
On Sabbath 2 March 2024, a historic event will take place at Newbold College. ASI-UK is being relaunched, and the inauguration ceremony is expected to be attended by Dr Daniel Duda, Trans-European Division President, Pastor Eglan Brooks, British Union Conference President, and other church offici...
2024-02-16T08:43:32.000Z