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Transforming Health: The Health Now Seminar at Watford Town SDA

18 Mar 2025

Transforming Health: The Health Now Seminar at Watford Town SDA

Watford Town SDA Church hosted the Health Now Seminar (1–15 March 2024), led by Dr Orlando Thomas, offering holistic health education, hands-on activities, and wellness strategies. The event empowered attendees to make lasting lifestyle changes and sparked future health initiatives.

Plumstead Community SDA Church Embraces Creative Global Youth Day Activities

18 Mar 2025

Plumstead Community SDA Church Embraces Creative Global Youth Day Activities

Plumstead Community SDA Church marked Global Youth Day on 15 March 2025 with health outreach, youth-led worship, and a blood donation drive. Under the theme “ACT – A Community Transformed,” the event featured free health checks, juicing demos, and literature distribution. Teen evangelist Rashaan’s sermon encouraged purpose-driven evangelism, while NHS collaboration promoted donor registration.

London Ghana SDA Church Hosts Cultural Day Celebrating Heritage and Unity

13 Mar 2025

London Ghana SDA Church Hosts Cultural Day Celebrating Heritage and Unity

The London Ghana Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated cultural diversity on Sabbath, 8 March 2025, with a special “Celebrating Our Heritage” service. Honouring Ghana’s Independence Day while embracing the church’s multicultural community, the event featured traditional attire, music, and a sermon by Elder Samuel Adjei-Owusu on authentic worship. A historical reflection on Ghana’s independence and a feast of Ghanaian cuisine followed. The celebration highlighted faith, unity, and the church’s role in supporting new migrants within the UK’s multicultural landscape.

Beckton Maranatha SDA Church Supports Homeless Community with Warm Meal Initiative

13 Mar 2025

Beckton Maranatha SDA Church Supports Homeless Community with Warm Meal Initiative

On 20 February 2025, Beckton Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church partnered with St Mark’s Church of England to provide meals for the homeless. Led by the Women’s Ministries department, the initiative welcomed 15 guests for a warm dinner and takeaway food. Area 6C Women’s Ministries Coordinator, Sister Gina Boamah, joined volunteers in demonstrating Christ’s love through service.

Pastor Mario Phillip’s Passion for Nurturing Holloway’s Young People

13 Mar 2025

Pastor Mario Phillip’s Passion for Nurturing Holloway’s Young People

Holloway Seventh-day Adventist Church is strengthening youth engagement through mentorship and intentional discipleship. Pastor Mario Phillip and the pastoral team are fostering meaningful connections, providing a supportive space for young people to express themselves and seek guidance. Through informal gatherings and active encouragement, they are equipping the next generation for spiritual growth, leadership, and active participation in church life.

Echoes of Grace: London Ghana Women Reach Out to Touch Hearts!

4 Mar 2025

Echoes of Grace: London Ghana Women Reach Out to Touch Hearts!

The London Ghana Women’s Ministries led a transformative International Week of Prayer from 23 February to 1 March 2025, fostering open dialogue and empowerment. Covering topics from mental health to fertility and faith, the week culminated in a powerful Sabbath sermon by clinical psychologist Margaret Eshun, who highlighted resilience, societal pressures, and faith. Under Ms Grace Ababio’s leadership, the ministry continues to prioritise inclusivity, mentorship, and community engagement, making a lasting impact on women within and beyond the church.

Burnt Oak Romanian SDA Group Established with Inaugural Sabbath Service

3 Mar 2025

Burnt Oak Romanian SDA Group Established with Inaugural Sabbath Service

The Burnt Oak Romanian Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Group was officially established on 1 March 2025, marking a new spiritual milestone in London. Following years of mission work, including Reflecting Hope, Sidewalk Evangelism, and Health Expo events, the group now serves as a dedicated place of worship. Led by Pastors Bogdan Dumitru and Gabriel Ciocarlan under Watford Romanian SDA Church, the group meets every Sabbath at Sangam Centre, Burnt Oak.

Maidstone SDA Church Hosts ‘Go Forward with Your Family’ Week of Revival

3 Mar 2025

Maidstone SDA Church Hosts ‘Go Forward with Your Family’ Week of Revival

Maidstone Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted a transformative Family Life Series from 15–22 February 2025, led by Pastor Emmanuel Asamoah under the theme Go Forward with Your Family. Covering biblical family principles, gender dynamics, conflict resolution, and Christian parenting, the series provided practical insights into building strong, faith-centred homes.

Bury St. Edmunds SDA Church Celebrates Ordination of Deaconesses and Deacons

28 Feb 2025

Bury St. Edmunds SDA Church Celebrates Ordination of Deaconesses and Deacons

On Sabbath, 1 February 2025, Bury St. Edmunds Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated the ordination of three Deaconesses and two Deacons, affirming their commitment to service. Pastor Anthony Opoku-Mensah led the ceremony, recognising long-time servant Vince Mitchell alongside newly ordained deacons and deaconesses.