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International Women's Day Special: 'Inspire Inclusion', 8 March 2024
Being vulnerable on an important issue: A pastor's journey from patriarchy to equality
'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Please be informed that the government has released draft guidance on gender questioning children and has opened a consultation on the matter.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...
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...
Little Time – Lots of Love
Photos by Jonathan Sentenga
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...
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...
Keeping Watch Over the Flock: BUTREC Training Session, February 2024
Christians must care for one another, especially by protecting the vulnerable in church communities. This was the topic of discussion for 32 workers and pastors from the British Union Conference (BUC), who gathered online for a professional development session on Tuesday, 13 February. The session...
Faith Leaders, Wellbeing and Awards at Parliament
On 22 January 2024, a One Vision charity Health and Wellbeing Conference Awards event was held at the Palace of Westminster in the UK Parliament and attended by faith leaders. Twenty-two nominees were recognised and awarded for their visionary and impactful outreach work. MP Dean Russell presente...
Have your say: Gender Questioning Children
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing," is alleged to have been said by Edmund Burke. Is it the only thing? This could be debated by many. However, the sentiment of this statement is what is really important. What does it mean? The fact is true that in t...
Death of Thérèse Valsin
We are sad to learn of the death of Thérèse Valsin, who passed away on 15 January aged 95. Born in Rose-Hill, on the beautiful island of Mauritius on 17 October 1928, Thérèse attended the Adventist College, in Phoenix, Mauritius where she studied Bible and commercial courses. She entered denomina...
Harmony in Mission: An Orientation of New Pastors and Interns
From Sabbath 13 to Thursday 18 January 2024, the British Union Conference (BUC) hosted 22 newly appointed pastors, interns, and Bible workers who have responded to the call of mission within the UK and Ireland at its offices in Watford. Under the theme 'Harmony in Mission', the orientation began ...
Adventist Women Impacting Their Communities
Our British Union Conference (BUC) Women's Ministries Department acknowledges Adventist women who positively impact their communities. We continue spotlighting influential Adventist women with this interview with Dr Val Bernard-Allan. SPM – Dr Bernard-Allan, please share with our readers a br...