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‘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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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Support the Future of Seventh-day Adventist Schools in the UK
On 29 July, the new Labour Government announced its intention to introduce 20% VAT on school fees for all independent schools from 1 January 2025 and remove the relief on business rates, which will come into force in April 2025. The exact details of this policy are still being consulted by the go...
How Jesus Treated Women
At the recent European Pastors' Council (EPC) held in Belgrade, Serbia, 27-31 August, a significant event where pastors from across Europe gathered to discuss and learn about various aspects of ministry, attendees were blessed to receive an event bag with various publications and promotional mate...
Join the Cancer Champions Programme: A Call to People of Faith
Cancer is a pressing challenge that significantly impacts lives in the UK. To address this urgent issue, One Vision charity has partnered with Macmillan Cancer Support to launch the Cancer Champions Programme in Watford and the Three Rivers District. This initiative is crucial in tackling health ...
Prison Ministries Events Inspire Faith and Outreach at Southall and Chiswick churches
Two powerful and spiritually transformative Prison Ministries Day events were held in Southall and Chiswick on consecutive Sabbaths, with Southall's event on 24 August 2024 and Chiswick's on 31 August 2024. These events were brought to life through the dedication and leadership of our ministerial...
Rescheduled State of the Union: Address
The British Union Conference (BUC) will host the State of the Union: Address , delivered by Pastor Eglan Brooks, President, on Sabbath 17 August at 5pm. This address will be broadcast live on the BUC YouTube channel STATE OF THE UNION: ADDRESS (youtube.com) and will provide a comprehensive ove...
BACK TO BASICS – Update from the BUC Netherlands Youth Congress
With the BUC and NUChc Youth Congress well underway (22-27 July), the journey has been incredibly inspiring, uplifting, and powerful with 500 attendees gathering at De Broodfabriek (The Bread factory) conference centre in Rijswijk, Netherlands. The week continues to soar from the colourful openin...
BUC Executive Committee Press Release
The Executive Committee of the British Union Conference (BUC) took a voted action to place a hold on all further elected and appointed personnel positions in the short term. This action has been taken to ensure that the BUC can safeguard itself and its workforce by focusing on the Non-Executive E...