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Engaging Faith Leaders in Community Safety Planning
One Vision charity hosted a 'Your Voice Matters' community engagement event on 11 October 2023 in collaboration with Hertfordshire Fire and Police personnel focusing on safety in the community. The event was held at the British Union Conference (BUC) headquarters, and faith leaders were invited t...
26 October 2023
Why you should register for Gift Aid
5 October 2023 marked National Gift Aid Awareness Day, presenting the perfect opportunity for the British Union Conference Treasury team to thank faithful members who signed up for the Gift Aid scheme. Your simple yet impactful act of signing up enables the Conferences and Missions within the Bri...
19 October 2023
BUC Pathfinders celebrate World Pathfinder Day at Stanborough Park Grounds
This year's World Pathfinder Day celebrations under the theme 'Go with Jesus' occurred at the immaculate Stanborough Park grounds of the British Union Conference (BUC), where over three thousand Pathfinders gathered for the annual celebrations. The Sabbath 16 September event was hosted by the BUC...
21 September 2023
BUC Executive Committee Goes Green
On Thursday, 14 September 2023, the British Union Conference (BUC) Executive Committee held its first-ever entirely paperless meeting. Using new software called 'Onboard', all the documents were presented through a portal, and all those present used their own devices to access them. Speaking soon...
15 September 2023
Faith and Mental Health Conference in Parliament
A diversity of faith leaders gathered in Parliament, Westminster on Monday, 4 September, to deliberate on the role of faith in dealing with mental health. The MP for Watford, Mr Dean Russell, enabled the meeting organised by the One Vision charity based in Watford. The thought-provoking event bro...
7 September 2023
Churches Mark enditnow 2023 – Wolves in Sheep's Clothing
This year's enditnow® Emphasis Day theme was captioned: 'Wolves in Sheep's Clothing: Unmasking Abuse and Fostering Safer Spaces'. It focused on the sensitive topic of sexual abuse by individuals professing to follow Christ. A few case studies were outlined within the context of spiritual authorit...
31 August 2023
One Vision Charity Expands Food Bank Support
"Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too." Philippians 2:4 (NLT) Taking an interest in others is the hallmark of One Vision charity's outreach. The scope of their interventions is highlighted on the Charity Commission website as follows: "One Vision is a co...
31 August 2023
Memorial Service for Dr John D Baildam
Further to the announcement regarding Dr John Baildam's passing, we can confirm that his Memorial Service will be held at the Newbold Church at 14:00 on Monday, 11 September . Please take note of the date should you plan to attend the service. Dr Baildam was a former principal of Newbold College...
24 August 2023
Dr John D Baildam Passes To His Rest
With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of the former Newbold College of Higher Education Principal, Dr John D Baildam, on Tuesday, 22 August 2023. He was 73 years old. Appointed as Principal in May 2014, Dr Baildam served as Principal for eight years but had served the College for over ...
23 August 2023
Stanborough Press OPEN DAY 2023!
Stanborough Press Open Day 2023 Promo Video We look forward to welcoming you to this special annual event.
18 August 2023
"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...
4 August 2023
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...
3 August 2023
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...
28 July 2023
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...
21 July 2023