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Charities join forces to tackle inequity in cancer support in Watford and Three Rivers District
Press Release
8 February 2024
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...
2 February 2024
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...
1 February 2024
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 ...
25 January 2024
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...
25 January 2024
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...
25 January 2024
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 ...
18 January 2024
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...
12 January 2024
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...
12 January 2024
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...
3 January 2024
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...
14 December 2023
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,...
14 December 2023
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...
1 December 2023
