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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...
5 September 2024
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...
5 September 2024
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 ...
5 September 2024
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...
5 September 2024
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...
13 August 2024
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...
25 July 2024
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...
25 July 2024
The Church's Community Impact
"The church is God's appointed agency for the salvation of men. It was organised for service, and its mission is to carry the gospel to the world." E G White Last week's BUC News carried two articles on outreach initiatives led by Adventist members, highlighting the importance of faith inclusi...
25 July 2024
Wellness from Wholeness
I remember my first day at medical school. We were all given a few minutes to talk with the dean. The most memorable question he asked me was, "Why do you want to be a doctor, Chidi?" I replied, with all the enthusiasm of a first-year medic, "I want to cure people." He looked over his glasses at ...
25 July 2024
Book Review – Resilience: Overcoming Life's Turbulences and Rising Triumphantly
A young author writes this book, and I recommend it to those who are experiencing challenges in their lives. It will give you hope, inspiration, the desire to accomplish your dreams, and knowledge of resilience. Resilience by Dahlia Allen is very revealing. It tells the life story of a young Jam...
25 July 2024
Hurricane Beryl (Grenada, Jamaica, Mexico and St Vincent and the Grenadines)
Tuesday 16 July 2024 Dear Friends Hurricane Beryl, a catastrophic event, swept through the Caribbean and Mexico from 1 to 5 July, causing extensive damage and leaving thousands homeless. On 1 July, Hurricane Beryl landed on the island of Carriacou (Grenada) with sustained winds of 222 km/h (138mp...
19 July 2024
Faith and Health Event Held at Watford Police Station
Friday, 12 July, saw the launch of the newly established Faith and Health Network Board (FHNB), bringing together multiple faith groups and health professionals. Hosted by One Vision charity and held at the new Watford Police Station located in St George Street, Watford, the event was convened to...
19 July 2024
One Vision and Macmillan Cancer Support Partnership Launch: A New Dawn for Community Support
One Vision is thrilled to announce the official launch of its partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, marking a significant step forward in the fight against cancer within our community. The launch event, held Wednesday, 17 July, brought together distinguished guests and community leaders, rea...
19 July 2024
ASI UK with New Leadership: A Fresh Commitment to Evangelism in the UK
ASI is back helping to spread the gospel in the UK. The organization recently hosted an inspiring weekend event featuring Pastor Eglan Brooks, BUC President, as the guest speaker. The program included powerful messages, exciting testimonies, networking opportunities, and the exchange of evangelis...
11 July 2024