SEC - News
Death of Becky De Oliveira
We were saddened to learn of the death of Becky De Oliveira, who passed away on 21 June 2023. Becky was born on 18 November 1971 in Enumclaw, Washington, North America. After completing high school at Auburn Adventist Academy in 1990, Becky attended Walla Walla College where she obtained a BA in ...
14 July 2023
New Press Editor
Dusanka Rancić was voted as the new Editor of the Stanborough Press at the last British Union Conference Executive Committee in June. She is the first female editor of 'the Press', holds a BA in Theology from the Theological Seminary, Belgrade, Serbia and Griggs University, Maryland, USA, and an ...
14 July 2023
Former Youth Directors are now Retirees' Chaplains
Retired church leaders, Drs Paul Tompkins and Des Boldeau, former Youth Directors of the British Union Conference, were voted as chaplains for the 425 retired church employees in the territory by the Union Executive Committee in June. Both Paul and Des have served youth, Pathfinders, and teens in...
14 July 2023
State of the Union: The Series
The Office of the President of the British Union Conference (BUC) will launch the State of the Union (SOTU): The Series on 20 July with a hybrid town hall meeting. The SOTU is an approach to actively listen and learn in order to clarify the value proposition of the BUC, to listen to stakeholder...
30 June 2023
Willesden Expands its Influence
The Willesden Seventh-day Adventist church held a dedication service for their newly installed community kitchen and minivan on Sunday 18 June 2023 with over 50 people in attendance. In his opening remarks, local church pastor, Dr Mario Phillip, expressed his gratitude to God for the effective ou...
29 June 2023
Windrush - Why We Care
"Do not take advantage of foreigners who live among you in your land..." Leviticus 19:33 A pivotal moment in the modern history of Britain, was the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury dock on 22 June, 1948, bringing with her passengers from the Caribbean. The invitation Answering the call f...
23 June 2023
Women's Ministries Emphasis Day
"I came to faith in God through a Women's Ministries Day event!" This testimony was the enthused response from Sarah, who accepted the invitation to attend an Adventist church and was so impressed by the Women's Ministries Emphasis Day programme that she continued visiting each Sabbath. She subse...
15 June 2023
In His Image
BUC Women's Ministries Director Sharon Platt-McDonald reflects on female experiences of church life and presents a mandate for supporting women. Women and the church "I don't listen to women preachers, but I'm glad I stayed to hear you speak. You preached a wonderful sermon. It's a pity you're a ...
8 June 2023
A Step-by-Step Guide to Using the New 7me App
Two weeks ago, we introduced the 7me app to you, which provides an innovative way to enhance your church experience. This article will guide you through the simple steps of using the app, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for existing and new members. Step 1: For pastors, church clerks and tr...
8 June 2023
Stanborough Primary School Receives £100k Donation to Revamp Playground
Stanborough Primary School, Watford, Hertfordshire, is excited as it receives a generous £100,000 donation towards revitalising its playground. This game-changing contribution will empower the school to create an awe-inspiring outdoor haven for its students. The funds will be strategically alloca...
1 June 2023
SEC Health & Wellbeing Fest Extravaganza Promotes Unity and Wellness in Watford Community
The second year of the South England Conference (SEC) Health and Wellbeing Fest Extravaganza took place on Sunday, 28 May, in the picturesque setting of Stanborough Park, Watford, against the backdrop of the British Union Conference (BUC) headquarters. The festival, which aimed to provide a fun o...
1 June 2023
7me Training Event Brings the Church Into the 21st Century
This past weekend on 20-21 May, the Secretariat and Treasury departments at the British Union Conference (BUC) collaborated in an exciting training event at Kents Hill Park Conference Centre near Milton Keynes. The event brought together 60 treasurers and church clerks from various local churches...
25 May 2023
Reflections on Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
"Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad." Proverbs 12:25. The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, held 15-21 May, focused on anxiety. In highlighting the topic, Mental Health Foundation's website article *1 states: "Focusing on anxiety for this year...
25 May 2023
Faith In Action
The gospel group, 'Faith In Action', based in Hampstead Seventh-day Adventist church, participated in Steel's Village Street celebrations on Sabbath, 6 May. Amidst King Charles III's coronation celebrations, 'Faith In Action' accompanied by Bobby Carr, Leyan Saddler and Simon Nicholson on the key...
25 May 2023