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The Nominating Committee Report - South England Conference 64th Session
One of the main items of business of the 64th Session was the election of officers for the next quadrennium. The Nominating Committee, which fulfils this task, is usually the first committee to be selected by the Recommendations Committee. On Friday, 8 September, the second day of the Session, th...
2023-09-14T14:47:31.000Z
South England Conference Elects a New President - Dr Kirk Thomas
At its 64th Session at the University of Essex, Colchester, the South England England Conference has elected a new President. Dr Kirk Thomas has served as the Director for Evangelism, Personal Ministries, Sabbath School, School of Evangelism, Mission and Leadership, Adventist Missions, Church Gr...
2023-09-08T15:54:30.000Z
64th Session of the South England Conference takes off
The lingering sunshine of September has provided added enthusiasm for delegates attending the 64th Session of the South England Conference (SEC), with most representatives dressed appropriately considering the weather forecast. The University of Essex is the location for the four-day conference t...
2023-09-08T09:25:11.000Z
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
Stanborough Press OPEN DAY 2023!
Stanborough Press Open Day 2023 Promo Video We look forward to welcoming you to this special annual event.
2023-08-18T11:09:51.000Z
"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...
2023-08-04T10:48:07.000Z
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...
2023-08-03T18:21:25.000Z
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...
2023-07-28T21:08:57.000Z
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...
2023-07-21T00:01:38.000Z
Pollards Hill Group Impacting the Community
The Pollards Hill Seventh-day Adventist group positively impacts the Mitcham/Pollards Hill environs. The desire of the church leadership and members alike to be mission focused and relevant has resulted in the engagement of two community events within two months. On Sunday, 25 June, the group set...
2023-07-20T12:42:55.000Z