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Notable Changes to Policy, the Church Manual and a Reflection - So Far

The 2025 General Conference (GC) Session has proven to be a compelling study in how our global Church seeks to move forward collectively, while striving to include diverse voices and perspectives. Beyond the critical task of electing leaders, this Session has engaged with substantial agenda items...

Funeral Announcement – Remelda McFarlane

We are sad to announce that Mrs Remelda McFarlane, mother of Dr Don McFarlane, former BUC President, sadly passed away on 24 June 2025, aged 94 years. The Thanksgiving Service honouring Sister McFarlane’s godly life will be held on Tuesday, 15 July, at 11:15 am at the Church of St John the Bapt...

Faith, Leadership and Health Equity: Enoch Kanagaraj on the NHS 10-Year Plan

Enoch Kanagaraj BEM, member of Stanborough Park church and CEO of One Vision charity, attended the official launch of the NHS 10-Year Health Plan on 3 July. The event, hosted by UK Prime Minister Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Rt Hon Wes Streeting, marked a significant step in recog...

What the Old Testament has taught me about mission

Walter Kaiser, Jr challenges a deeply rooted assumption: that the proper missionary mandate started in the New Testament, with Jesus’ Great Commission and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. 1 Many undermine the Old Testament’s role in mission theology. But did global mission begin long before th...

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“It is truly wonderful when the people of God live together in peace” (Psalm 133:1, CEV)

During the pandemic, I virtually journeyed with 30 Christians as they unpicked the reasons for conflict, methods to handle it, and techniques for conflict resolution. As a trained mediator, I found the journey insightful and deeply meaningful. However, on day one, a major challenge arose. Major. ...

Obituary – Barbara East

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Barbara East, affectionately known as Barbie, on 22 June 2025. A cherished and faithful servant of the South England Conference (SEC), she passed away peacefully after a life marked by dedication, excellence, and quiet grace. Barbie began her serv...

Erton C. Köhler Elected as General Conference President

Erton C. Köhler, newly elected President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, made a passionate appeal for unity and collective mission in his acceptance speech, declaring, “It’s time to move forward together… Our mission will be accomplished when we are together.” Prior to this a...

4 July - Vol 130 Issue 7

BUC Appoints Interim Youth Director

On 12 June 2025, the British Union Conference Executive Committee (BUC ExCom) received the final report from its Search Committee, which concluded a comprehensive process to identify a new Director for Youth Ministries. Following this, the BUC ExCom voted to appoint Pastor Njabulo ‘Njay’ Ndlovu a...