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Hackney SDA Church shares the message of Hope at their annual street party
Last Sunday (15th September 2024) was an exciting day for Hackney Seventh-day Adventist church, as members had been busy all week decorating and cleaning the church in time for their street party. The church has been organising these street gatherings for over a decade, focusing on sharing the go...
25 September 2024
SEC Officers Residential Meeting
From 23-25 September 2024, the SEC administration, directors, and area coordinators gathered at Hay's Wood Retreat Centre for a pivotal residential meeting. This meeting was not just a routine event, but a crucial opportunity to comprehensively review the SEC's strategic direction, evaluate exist...
25 September 2024
BUC Pathfinders Braved Storms at the 'Believe the Promise' International Pathfinder Camporee 2024
A massive, unexpected storm and the threat of another at this year's much-anticipated International Pathfinder Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming, USA, forced the organisers to end the event a day earlier than scheduled at its new venue. The largest Pathfinder Camporee, which took place from 5-11 Augu...
19 September 2024
Stanborough Press Acknowledges Author at Open Day Event
The Stanborough Press Open Day was held Sunday, 8 September, with a special emphasis on the 140th-anniversary celebration of ministry through their publications. Amongst the various reflections were acknowledgements and presentations to past Press managers, editors, long-serving staff, and author...
19 September 2024
My God will meet all your needs
21st-century life demands that we acquire 'stuff'. James Wallman, in his book Stuffication: Why We've Had Enough of Stuff and Need Experience More Than Ever , speaks about 'that system, where more is always better, you can never have enough'. Often, we pray for God to supply our wants over our n...
19 September 2024
Obituary – Dennis Stanley Porter: 8 December 1930–16 August 2024
Dennis Porter was born in 1930 in Tottenham to a mother who became an Adventist in 1899 at thirteen. The baby Dennis was dedicated in the Holloway church, and according to his sixteen-year-old sister, he bawled throughout the ceremony. His parents later moved to Edmonton, and his mother took him ...
19 September 2024
Health Expo sends shockwaves to Hexham Communities in Reading
On Saturday, 14th September 2024, Reading Angaza SDA Church witnessed a one-of-a-kind 'Health Expo Shockwaves'. Hundreds of people gathered at Hexham Community Centre not only to witness but to fully participate in the event. A variety of activities took place both inside and outside the centre’s...
19 September 2024
London Area 6C Prays and Reaches Out to Hackney Community
As the summer holiday period drew to an end, the London Area 6C Prayer Ministries team were joined by members from various Area 6C churches in praying for the community at a local park in Hackney, East London on Sunday 25th August 2024. Many members of the public were open to receiving the spirit...
19 September 2024
‘END IT NOW’ EMPHASIS CAMPAIGN COMES TO TOTTENHAM LIGHTHOUSE
Sabbath, 17 August was a historic day for Tottenham Lighthouse, as it was one of four venues chosen to host the ‘End It Now Emphasis Campaign’ for 2024. The theme for the day was, ‘Breaking the Silence’. ‘End It Now’ is normally held on the fourth Sabbath in August but inspired by the Holy Spirit...
18 September 2024
Seven Souls Won for Jesus - Wimbledon International Church
Last Sabbath, Wimbledon International Church hosted a joyous and uplifting baptismal service. Seven souls, in a beautiful display of faith, publicly committed their lives to Jesus. Two of these individuals were inspired by our digital and hybrid evangelism, a testament to the expanding reach of t...
18 September 2024
Downham Community Fellowship Witnesses Joyous Triple Baptism
On the afternoon of Sunday, 15th September 2024, at 4:00 pm, Downham SDA Church witnessed the baptism of three precious souls. The baptism took place at Lewisham SDA Church. There was an atmosphere of great joy as friends, family, and church members gathered to celebrate this wonderful occasion. ...
18 September 2024
Rebuilding the Family Altar: A Week of Fellowship and Reflection at Chapel Porth
From 29th July to 4th August, over 40 campers gathered at the picturesque Seventh-day Adventist campsite in Chapel Porth, Cornwall, for a family camp that proved to be both spiritually enriching and personally transformative. Organised by Pastor Rio, the South England Conference (SEC) Family Life...
12 September 2024
Inspired for Mission: Gloucestershire District Hosts Powerful Personal Ministries and Community Services Workshops
On Sabbath, 7th September, the Gloucestershire District of churches were challenged to be ‘Inspired for Mission’. Though the weather was dull and grey, the church was filled with warmth as the congregation were prompted to think about their purpose and what God had called them to do. The Sabbath ...
11 September 2024
West Croydon & Croydon SDA Churches Unite for Gospel Outreach at Thornton Heath Festival 2024
This year, for the Thornton Heath Festival, West Croydon and Croydon Seventh-day Adventist Churches joined forces for the gospel, providing a health, literature, and craft expo on Sunday, 8th September 2024, from 12 pm to 6 pm. Led by the Personal Ministries departments, Tony Young and Annadine A...
11 September 2024
BUC Leaders and Pastors attend the European Pastors' Council 2024
It was a momentous occasion as pastors and leaders from the British Union Conference (BUC), a vital part of our Division, were among the nearly 1200 attendees across the Trans-European Division (TED) who gathered for the quinquennial European Pastors' Council in Belgrade, Serbia. The meeting was ...
5 September 2024