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Chatham SDA: Chosen for Mission

3 Apr 2025

Chatham SDA: Chosen for Mission

Chatham SDA Church observed Personal Ministries Day on 29 March 2025 with guest speaker Pastor Kwadwo Kwarteng-Ampofo. Themed “Reflection,” the day encouraged members to consider their personal and collective mission as Seventh-day Adventists. Pastor Kwarteng-Ampofo’s sermon, ‘Chosen for Mission: 160 Years of Adventism,’ urged the congregation to embrace their calling and share the gospel with boldness and purpose.

Maidstone Youth Bring Hope on Global Youth Day

2 Apr 2025

Maidstone Youth Bring Hope on Global Youth Day

On 8 March 2024, Maidstone Seventh-day Adventist Church youth marked Global Youth Day by distributing 73 hampers of food and essentials to local families. Guided by compassion and faith, their outreach fostered community connection and highlighted the transformative power of small acts of kindness.

Faith, Culture, and Unity Shine at Taunton’s 4th International Music Festival

2 Apr 2025

Faith, Culture, and Unity Shine at Taunton’s 4th International Music Festival

The 4th International Music Festival at Taunton District celebrated unity in diversity, bringing together 16 nationalities through music and worship. The event highlighted shared faith in God, cultural expression, and community bonds, reflecting the power of music to build bridges and honour global Christian fellowship.

The Ezer – Like Father, Like Daughter (A Very Present Help)

2 Apr 2025

The Ezer – Like Father, Like Daughter (A Very Present Help)

New Life SDA Church celebrated the final Sabbath of International Women’s Month on 29 March 2025 with tributes to mothers, poetry, and a powerful message from guest speaker Elder Shannon Collins. The service highlighted the strength and value of women in the home, church, and community, ahead of Mother’s Day.

ACT: A Community Transformed - East London Youth Week of Prayer

1 Apr 2025

ACT: A Community Transformed - East London Youth Week of Prayer

Clapton, Hackney, and Stoke Newington Seventh-day Adventist churches united for a powerful Youth Week of Prayer (22–29 March 2025), combining virtual and in-person events to engage youth and reach diverse communities. The collaboration featured youth speakers, prayer sessions, and a final joint Sabbath with BUC President Pastor Eglan Brooks and a Bible quiz social.

Faith Flourishes at London Ghana SDA Church as Six Embrace Baptism

27 Mar 2025

Faith Flourishes at London Ghana SDA Church as Six Embrace Baptism

Six individuals were baptised at London Ghana Seventh-day Adventist Church on 22 March 2025, following the impactful Youth Week of Prayer and “Safe” seminar series. Led by Pastor Boakye Asiamah and associate Bright Agyeman Baah, the event marked a powerful moment of spiritual growth and community mentorship within the East London congregation.

Barnet Church Expands Community Impact for Global Youth Day

19 Mar 2025

Barnet Church Expands Community Impact for Global Youth Day

Barnet Seventh-day Adventist Church marked Global Youth Day 2024 by supplying 80 hygiene packs to Unitas Youth Zone in North London, supporting local youth for the third consecutive year. The initiative, led by the Youth and Community Services Departments, reflects Barnet’s ongoing commitment to community outreach and youth empowerment.