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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...

Inverness and Elgin Groups Reflect on Healing and Reconciliation in Year-End Service

This article highlights the joint year-end service held by the Inverness and Elgin Groups, focusing on themes of healing and reconciliation.

Shifting Perceptions Through Community Partnership

The article highlights the partnership between the Glasgow Seventh-day Adventist Church and Beatson Cancer Charity, aimed at improving perceptions of Adventists. Through initiatives like the Glasgow Adventist Gospel Choir’s carol performances to raise funds, the church seeks to demonstrate its broad, compassionate perspective on community needs and establish itself as a positive, stable force in Glasgow.

Lessons from a Lost Christmas Parcel

In this reflective piece, Adina Lupu recounts the unexpected journey of a Christmas parcel sent to a friend in the United States, which took an unplanned detour through Australia. Drawing parallels between the parcel’s misdirection and life’s unexpected delays, she explores themes of faith, purpose, and divine timing.

Reviewing Progress on the SEC Strategic Plan

The South England Conference (SEC) leadership reviewed the progress of their Inspired for Mission strategy during 2024, reflecting on milestones and outlining plans for 2025. Focused on bringing “Christ to our hearts, homes, churches, and streets,” the strategy seeks to deepen connections, grow presence, and impact communities through collaborative, innovative efforts across all church levels.

Six Young Individuals Baptised in West Scotland

This news item highlights the baptism of six individuals from the West of Scotland on December 14th and the fruitful ministry in the district, with 18 people joining the church community in 2024.

Death of Peter John Archer

We are saddened to learn of the death of Peter John Archer, who passed away peacefully on 7 December 2024.  Peter was born in Watford on 28 May 1940 and spent his childhood attending Stanborough Junior and Senior Schools. On 19 March 1967, he married his beloved Rosemary, and together they had tw...

Pastoral Realignments in 2025

The North England Conference has implemented a series of pastoral realignments, approved during the November 2024 Executive Committee meeting. These adjustments address pastoral vacancies following the recent Session, align churches with ministers whose spiritual gifts best meet the needs of thei...

3 January - Vol 130 Issue 1

Seventh-day Adventist Member Enoch Kanagaraj Honoured in the 2025 King’s New Year Honours List

Enoch Kanagaraj, founder of One Vision Charity and a member of the Stanborough Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2025 King’s New Year Honours List. This prestigious recognition highlights his faith-driven mission to serve communities, promote unity, and address critical societal challenges, inspiring others to reflect Christ’s love in action.”