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How the Candle Shone
Some things happen almost by accident. My Advent Candle v-blog is a case in point. A very good friend of ours has a tradition of burning an Advent candle, one section each day from 1 December until Christmas Eve. This year, she chose to extend the love by gifting us a candle. On day one, we lit i...
23 January 2025
TUESDAY TALKS - Prioritising Your Priorities
In this week’s Tuesday Talks , Sharon Platt-McDonald reflects on how to prioritise. She draws from the scripture passage Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness,” to illustrate her experience as a trainee nurse and the unexpected benefits she gained from applying these...
23 January 2025
Health Ministries Workshop Clarifies and Affirms the Health Message
Sharon Platt-McDonald, British Union Conference (BUC) Director for Health, Women’s Ministries, and Adventist Community Services, was invited to share Shalom’s new global health focus, led by General Conference (GC) Health Ministries Director Dr Zeno Charles-Marcel.
17 January 2025
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I want to connect with individuals with experience in large-scale research design and development . Whether you work in academia, the charity sector, or corporate research, I would love to hear about your role, challenges, and successes. If you’re open to a conversation, no matter how brief, ple...
17 January 2025
Tottenham Lighthouse SDA Church Unites Community with Sabbath Fellowship
On 11 January 2025, Tottenham Lighthouse Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted a Sabbath service themed on unity and community. Pastor Jude Jeanville’s sermon, “Come Sup with Me,” inspired attendees to embrace faith in action. Members and visitors from diverse backgrounds shared a meal, fostering connections and inclusivity. This heartwarming initiative exemplified Christ’s method of ministry and left attendees uplifted and inspired.
16 January 2025
Go SEC: A Poetic Call to Mission and Transformation
Commissioned by the South England Conference, the poem Go SEC, written by Anthea Barclay and set to music by Leon Barclay, encapsulates the theme Go SEC: Inspired for Mission. Highlighting Christ’s transformative power in hearts, homes, churches, and streets, this poetic collaboration inspires action, faith, and community unity.
15 January 2025
Proclaim! SEC Evangelism Expo 2025
Church members from across the South England Conference gathered at Newbold College on 12 January for the SEC Evangelism Expo 2025. The event featured workshops, opportunities to connect with departmental leaders, and a powerful testimony from keynote speaker Dr. Aaron Chancy, who shared his journey from despair to faith. SEC President Dr. Kirk Thomas encouraged attendees to embrace the mission of Christ in their homes, churches, streets, and hearts.
15 January 2025
Plumstead Pathfinder Club Advances to Conference Level in 2025 Pathfinder Bible Experience
Plumstead Community Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted the Area 6B Adventurer and Pathfinder Bible Experience on 11 January 2025. Despite being a newly formed club, Plumstead’s Pathfinders advanced to the next competition stage alongside Blessed Hope Stars. The event showcased the dedication, resilience, and biblical knowledge of young participants, guided by committed leaders and parents.
15 January 2025
Mayor of Whiston Town Council Attends A Carol Service
" Two men have been killed by trees falling on their vehicles during Storm Darragh, as strong winds and heavy rain continue to rage across the UK ," read a BBC headline on the 7 th December 2024. However, the Red Warning for wind did not deter Councillor Stephen Henry, Town Mayor of Whiston, and...
15 January 2025
Area 3 Adventurers and Pathfinders Shine Their Lights
In the bustling heart of Bradford, the UK’s newest City of Culture in 2025, Adventurers and Pathfinders were on a mission. The annual Adventurer and Pathfinder Bible Experience (ABE and PBE) began with the Area Level testing on Sabbath 11 th January 2025. A total of 12 ABE and 19 PBE teams parti...
15 January 2025