Wales - News
Mid-Wales Day of Fellowship and Gift Aid Consultation
In a heartening display of unity and fellowship, mid-Wales witnessed a remarkable gathering on Sabbath, 20 April, as all churches within the region joined hands for a day of profound spiritual enrichment and deep fellowship at Telford. Representatives from diverse churches graced the event, addin...
3 May 2024
Aftab Barki appointed BUC Associate Treasurer
Aftab Barki, Assistant Treasurer of the British Union Conference (BUC), was recently appointed an Associate Treasurer of the BUC. Aftab has demonstrated a remarkable array of leadership qualities, which have been noted in his work. He possesses a visionary outlook, capable of seeing beyond immedi...
18 April 2024
Breaking News: BUC Executive Committee Makes New Elections
On Thursday, 4 April, the British Union Conference (BUC) Executive Committee convened for a pivotal meeting to elect a new Executive Secretary and a new Stewardship Director. After extensive deliberations and careful consideration, the committee members voted to elect Pastor Jacques Venter as the...
5 April 2024
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...
28 March 2024
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...
28 March 2024
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...
28 March 2024
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...
14 March 2024
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...
13 March 2024
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...
7 March 2024