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'Movement 3'
Church on the Move
Pastor John Surridge Announces Retirement After 40 Years of Service
After 40 years of dedicated service to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pastor John Surridge, the British Union Conference (BUC) Executive Secretary, has announced his retirement. The official retirement date is set for 8 July 2024. Pastor Surridge's tenure has been characterised by unwavering c...
New ADRA-UK CEO
The British Union Conference (BUC) Executive Committee is pleased to announce Sandra Golding as the new CEO for ADRA-UK . With a career spanning over 15 years within the international development sector, Sandra has contributed as both a Business Consultant and a Director. Bringing a wealth of ex...
He Is Risen!
"Only one act of pure love, unsullied by any taint of ulterior motive, has ever been performed in the history of the world, namely the self-giving of God in Christ on the cross for undeserving sinners. That is why, if we are looking for a definition of love, we should look not in a dictionary, bu...
ASI-UK Relaunched at Newbold
On Sabbath 2 March, ASI-UK was relaunched at Newbold College, marking a historic moment for the lay-led organisation. Numerous distinguished guests from ASI Europe and the church attended the inauguration ceremony. Dr Christiane Theiss, the ASI Europe President, welcomed church officials, includi...
Eighty-four Teams Achieve First Place at the ABE/PBE Union Finals in Aberdeen
Over 2000 Adventurers and Pathfinders, including staff and spectators, converged on the city of Aberdeen on 9 March for a British Union level of the popular worldwide Bible quiz, known as The Adventurer and Pathfinder Bible Experience . It was a day filled with nervous energy, intense concentrat...
Blessings of International Women's Day of Prayer
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Our world Church designated the first Sabbath of March as International Women's Day of Prayer. This annual notification is not just another 'must-do' eve...
'Movement 2'
Bad Breath, Awkward Silences, and the Art of Being Uncomfortable
Adventist Women Impacting their Church and Communities
The BUC Women's Ministries department continues its series on spotlighting influential women. Elisabeth Sangüesa is a woman who is making a positive impact nationally and internationally. I caught up with her recently for an interview: SPM – Elisabeth, please give us a brief overview of your lif...
Act Now! Protect Christians and Children in Schools from Trans Ideology
Please be informed that the government has released draft guidance on gender questioning children and has opened a consultation on the matter. You are highly encouraged to participate in this important consultation. Thank you to those who attended our Sunday, 18 February presentation. We noted t...