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General Conference invites You to Complete a Survey
The Trans-European Division (TED) of the General Conference is inviting all members in the British Union Conference (BUC) to complete the Global Church Membership Survey 2022 (GCMS 2022). The last GCMS survey was conducted in 2017 and the outcomes were valuable to both the TED and the BUC as they...
18 November 2022
Obituary - Barbara Lawrence – 1962 - 2022
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Barbara Lawrence on Sunday, 13 November 2022. Barbara was the wife of Dr Augustus Lawrence, South England Conference (SEC) Family Ministries Director and mother to Nathanael. Barbara was a 'mover and a shaker' both in h...
18 November 2022
A Life Led by Providence and Purpose
“We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.” Proverbs 16:9 NLT
18 November 2022
Tottenham Lighthouse Changing Lives for Christ
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
17 November 2022
Reflections at Remembrance Day Service
The British Union Conference (BUC) Peace Garden was the venue for a Remembrance Day Service hosted by One Vision charity on Friday, 11 November. Captured 'Lest We Forget', this Armistice Day event brought together individuals from faith and public services. Several dignitaries, BUC leaders, diver...
17 November 2022
SEC Treasurer, Candy Layson is Appointed new TED Associate Treasurer
South England Conference (SEC) Treasurer, Candy Layson has been appointed Associate Treasurer at the Trans-European Division (TED). Layson was voted to the position by the Division's Executive Committee, during its end of year meeting in Montenegro on Thursday, 17 November 2022. She assumes her n...
17 November 2022
Rise and Lead SEC Youth Retreat
SEC youth and guests meet at Hays Wood for weekend winter retreat
16 November 2022
Pathfinder and Adventurer Bible Experience: Young People in Pursuit of the Saviour
The Pathfinder (PBE) and Adventurer (ABE) Bible Experience in 2023 will involve the study of the book of John, providing an opportunity for the young people in their pursuit of their Saviour to live changed lives, in contradistinction to the extravagant lifestyle of the world. The next season of ...
10 November 2022
First ever Union-wide Adventist Education Survey
Education survey on Adventist schools in the BUC
9 November 2022
A Reason to be Green - a spiritual response to COP27
A Reason to be Green A spiritual reflection in response to COP27 When sin entered the world through Adam and Eve's decision to disobey God, it did not only damage the connection between humanity and the Creator. Nature that was once perfectly conceived by God to be in harmony with human beings en...
4 November 2022
One Vision Awarded The Queen's Green Canopy Tree of Trees
At 1:00 pm on Wednesday 19 October, a special tree-planting ceremony took place in the British Union Conference (BUC) Peace Garden. This transpired after One Vision charity was nominated to receive one of the Queen's Green Canopy Tree of Trees, created to mark the late Queen Elizabeth II's Platin...
4 November 2022
SEC Ordains Six Pastors to Gospel Ministry
The South England Conference (SEC) ordained six ministers at a service held at the Newbold College Sports Hall on Sabbath 22 October in front of an audience of over 400. The pastors were supported by their family, friends, church members and ministerial colleagues who all shared in the visible an...
27 October 2022
Death of Frances Ruth Johnson
We were saddened to learn of the death of Frances Johnson (née Gammon), who passed away on 14 October 2022. Frances was born on 2 December 1944 in Bristol, to Pastor Kenneth and Beryl Gammon. As a pastor's child, Frances attended 13 schools of one sort or another before she entered denominational...
20 October 2022
Central London Church Pastor Performs Baptism in Romania
Pastor Colin Stewart travels to Romania to perform a baptism for one of his baptismal candidates so that her grandmother can witness her public commitment to Christ.
19 October 2022