26 Feb 2025

We’ve Come This Far by Faith: Hackney Seventh-day Adventist Church 45th Anniversary

Hackney Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated its 45th anniversary on 22 February 2025 with a full-day event, including an evening concert. Special guests included Diane Abbott MP and SEC President Dr Kirk Thomas. The programme featured historical reflections, musical tributes, and honours for founding members. Former pastors shared their experiences, highlighting the church’s growth from the Windrush generation’s efforts. The celebration reinforced Hackney SDA Church’s legacy of faith, service, and community impact over four and a half decades.

26 Feb 2025

Taunton Church Hosts Inaugural Adventurer and Pathfinder Investiture Ceremony

Taunton Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated its first-ever Adventurer and Pathfinder investiture on 22 February 2025, with newly appointed SEC director Pastor Stanley Teixeira officiating his first ceremony in the role. With over 50 active members, the club continues to grow, fostering spiritual development, leadership, and community service among young people. The event marked a significant milestone, reinforcing the church’s commitment to nurturing faith and empowering the next generation.

20 Feb 2025

Faith-led Health Initiative Tackles Inequalities Across Hertfordshire and West Essex

Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (HWE ICB), in collaboration with One Vision, the Health Innovation Network, and the Office for Life Sciences, has launched a groundbreaking faith-led health initiative to address cardiovascular health inequalities. This Seventh-day Adventist-supported programme partners with churches and faith leaders to offer health screenings, education, and preventive care within faith communities. Focused on early detection, public health strategies, and empowering faith leaders as health champions, the initiative aims to improve access to healthcare, especially among underserved populations, while fostering trust and community engagement.

20 Feb 2025

ASI UK to fund lay-led projects at 2025 Convention

ASI UK invites applications for funding lay-led evangelistic projects, with grants covering up to 40% of project costs. Approved projects will be showcased at the ASI UK 2025 Annual Convention on 21 June, themed “Reconnect,” at Mercure Daventry Court Hotel. The event will feature keynote speaker Johnny Wong, renowned church planter and founder of Gateway Adventist Centre.

19 Feb 2025

Reading West SDA Church Pathfinders: Champions in the Making

Reading West SDA Church Pathfinder Club celebrates success in the 2025 Adventurer Bible Experience (ABE) and Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) competitions. Two teams—ABE Faith Fighters 1 and PBE Bible Warriors—secured first place at the Conference Level and will advance to the Union Level in March. Since launching their ABE and PBE journey in 2024, the club has seen remarkable growth, with young Pathfinders deepening their biblical knowledge and faith.

19 Feb 2025

London Ghana SDA Church Strengthens Marriages with Family Life Series

The London Ghana Seventh-day Adventist Church wrapped up its seven-day Family Life Series on 15 February 2025, led by Pastor Elijah Nyamaah from the Paris and Strasbourg Ghanaian SDA Churches. Centred on the theme “Scammers of Love,” the series focused on strengthening Christian marriages and families through biblical principles. Pastor Nyamaah’s sermons, including “Romantic Relationships,” explored emotional needs, relationship dynamics, and practical ways couples can build God-centred unions. The event provided valuable tools to nurture love, enhance communication, and protect marriages from harmful influences.

6 Feb 2025

SEC Communication & Media Training Empowers Churches for Digital Evangelism

The SEC Communication and Media Training Day, held at Balham SDA Church on 2nd February 2025, equipped over 100 attendees with essential skills to enhance church media and outreach. BBC Radio Newsreader Neil Nunes led an engaging session on integrative media evangelism, while Newbold College Vice Principal, Pastor Dan Serb, shared insights on effective media use through a case study. Kristiyan Panayotov introduced the new Adventist website platform, and SEC Communication & Media Director, Dr. Sorin Petrof, launched the updated Communication and Media Guide. The event concluded with a dynamic Q&A, providing valuable strategies for impactful church communication.

6 Feb 2025

Advent Community Empowered Futures: Leveraging Community Networks, Empowering Futures

6 Feb 2025

Bournemouth SDA Church Holds First Service in Newly Purchased Sanctuary

Bournemouth Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated its first Sabbath service in a newly purchased 160+ seat sanctuary on 1 February 2025. The milestone occasion also marked the introduction of newly appointed pastor, Steven Hulbert, who succeeds Pastor Laszlo Liebhardt, now SEC Director for Church Growth & Adventist Mission. Among the attendees were the church’s oldest couple, Charles and Daphne Richards, making the moment even more special. The new building concludes a decade-long search for a larger worship space, ushering in an exciting new chapter for the congregation.