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New Evangelism Director for the BUC
The British Union Conference (BUC) Executive Committee on Thursday, 18 January, has elected Dr Augustus Lawrence as the new Evangelism Director of the BUC after the role became vacant in September 2023 following the election of the incumbent, Dr Kirk Thomas, as President for the South England Con...
Health Forecast For 2024
"The greatest wealth is health." Poet Virgil The General Conference Health Ministries Department designates a Sabbath in January as a Health Focus Day, where the Division Directors lead on the theme and activities for their region. What a great way to commence a New Year with a fresh look at our ...
An 'Outstanding' Ofsted inspection for Newbold School
After three days of intense Ofsted scrutiny, Newbold School was judged to be: 'Outstanding', with no recommendations for improvement. Achieving this top grade is notoriously difficult, so staff and governors are delighted that the quality of their work has been recognised. "We have known about th...
BUC Women Reflect on Heather-Dawn Small's Ministry Impact
"…a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised…" Proverbs 31:30 NKJV Our gratitude extends to God for gifting the world for 66 years with Heather-Dawn Small, a virtuous and remarkable woman. Her global impact and lasting influence in her 18-year tenure as General Conference Women's Ministries...
Heather-Dawn Small - World Church Women's Ministries Director Passes On
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we must share the news that Heather-Dawn Small has fallen asleep in Jesus after a brief illness. She served as our world church Women's Ministries director for over 18 years, from 2005 until her last breath a few hours ago. Heather-Dawn had dedicated her life to...
A Pause in this Festive Season
End-of-Year Message from the BUC President
End-of-Year Messages from BUC Field Leaders
A wish of peace and goodwill to all from the Scottish Mission President The best way I can think of wishing someone a good life is by wishing them Jesus Himself. The Bible does this well: Luke 2: 10-12: "But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great jo...
One Vision – Working Together for Peace
On Sunday, 3 December 2023, faith leaders, politicians, and the Chief Constable of Hertfordshire met at the British Union Conference (BUC) office in Watford. The meeting was an initiative of One Vision, a charity supported by the BUC, which works with different communities, faiths, ethnic groups,...
ADRA Network calls on holistic climate action and shares experience at COP28 in Dubai
ADRA Network calls on holistic climate action and shares experience at COP28 in Dubai In the theater of our world's history, 2023 emerges as a pivotal act in the climate action narrative. The impending Global Stocktake is poised to affirm what we already understand: The time for decisive action i...
A Weekend of Reflecting Hope
Photos: Theo Guthrie and Kevin Thomas
Death of Pastor Roy Burgess
We are saddened to learn of the death of Pastor Roy Burgess, who passed away on 12 November 2023 following a long battle with a neurological condition. Pastor Burgess was born in Watford on 14 June 1926, and he spent his early years at Parkgate, Callowland, the Stanborough Schools, and Leggatts W...
A Pilot Diversity Survey among Adventist Church Members in the UK and Ireland
The British Union Conference is inviting all members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the UK and Ireland to participate in a short online survey regarding diversity within our church. In our continuous effort to nurture a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving church community, this survey will a...
When Worlds Collide
In an ever-changing world, the centre of focus keeps switching rapidly from one humanitarian need to another. Our minds continue to focus on Ukraine's ongoing needs, which were joined by the earthquake earlier this year in Turkey/Syria. The September earthquake in Morocco rapidly joined this, fol...
Nine SEC Pastors Engaged in 'City to City Evangelistic Effort' in Kenya
Nine ministers from the South England Conference (SEC) led by Dr Hezron Otieno Adingo responded to a call for a 'City to City Evangelistic Effort' in Kenya, as they set out on 4 October 2023 on a mission to evangelise in the West Kenya Union Conference under the theme, 'The King is Coming'. At th...
Leadership and Service Awards Bestowed at Black History Month Event
"Man gives the award, but God gives the reward." Denzel Washington 26 October 2023 will be a date etched in the minds of many as a significant moment. It marked a key event celebrating Black History Month and the awarding of 13 individuals for their exceptional achievements, having progressed in ...