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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...
2023-10-26T10:47:10.000Z
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...
2023-10-19T17:04:56.000Z
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...
2023-09-15T09:13:57.000Z
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...
2023-09-07T14:36:03.000Z
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...
2023-08-31T15:16:44.000Z
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...
2023-08-31T14:55:31.000Z
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...
2023-08-24T16:09:37.000Z
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 ...
2023-08-23T14:46:34.000Z
If we do not do it, the church will die!
An empowering training experience with Dr Kirk Thomas at the recent Glasgow School of Evangelism
2023-08-22T14:45:35.000Z
Glasgow School of Evangelism emphasize development of evangelistic cycles
Glasgow Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted a School of evangelism with visiting speaker, Dr. Kirk Thomas from the British Union Conference on 12 August 2023.
2023-08-22T14:16:23.000Z