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Gangs and County Lines Church Safeguarding Tour 2025

29 Oct 2025

Gangs and County Lines Church Safeguarding Tour 2025

The final stop of the 2025 Gangs and County Lines Church Safeguarding Tour took place at London Ghana SDA Church on 25 October. Led by Paul Frempong and supported by experts including Elder Clarence Jackson and SEC Teens Director Pastor Joojo Bonnie, the event urged churches and parents to play a more active role in safeguarding youth from gang violence — highlighting that even Adventist families are not immune.

People Matter: Mayor and Deputy Mayor Honours Volunteers at Tottenham Lighthouse SDA Church

29 Oct 2025

People Matter: Mayor and Deputy Mayor Honours Volunteers at Tottenham Lighthouse SDA Church

Tottenham Lighthouse Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted a special Community Volunteer Recognition Service on 29 October 2025, where the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Haringey honoured over 30 local volunteers for five years of service. The event celebrated the church’s ongoing impact through its Community Hub and outreach initiatives, reinforcing the theme: “People Matter.”

Tottenham Lighthouse SDA Celebrates Pastor Appreciation Day

27 Oct 2025

Tottenham Lighthouse SDA Celebrates Pastor Appreciation Day

Tottenham Lighthouse SDA Church joyfully celebrated Pastor’s Appreciation Day on 11 October 2025, honouring Dr Jude Jeanville for nine years of faithful service. The occasion featured heartfelt tributes, poems, and gifts, with guest speaker Pastor Kwesi Moore and BUC Director Sharon Platt-McDonald in attendance. Inspired by Isaiah 58, Pastor Jeanville redirected plans for a prayer night into a week-long outreach for the homeless.

Renewed Marriage Enrichment Retreat 2025 – “Rekindle the Love”

23 Oct 2025

Renewed Marriage Enrichment Retreat 2025 – “Rekindle the Love”

From 3–5 October 2025, over 45 couples gathered at Staverton Park Hotel for the first joint NEC and SEC Marriage Enrichment Retreat. Under the theme Rekindle the Love, guest speakers Drs Robert and Denise Davis guided couples through sessions on emotional maturity, relationship dynamics, and family healing. The retreat combined biblical teaching, psychological insight, and heartfelt reflection, culminating in a joyful banquet and vow renewal ceremony.

ConnectED25, Faith, Tech and the Future: SEC and Newbold College Host Groundbreaking Outreach Conference

22 Oct 2025

ConnectED25, Faith, Tech and the Future: SEC and Newbold College Host Groundbreaking Outreach Conference

The connectED25 conference, themed Faith, Tech and the Future of Outreach, was held on 12 October 2025 at Newbold College. Organised by the SEC and Newbold’s Media and Communication Department, the event featured TED-style talks and workshops exploring AI, digital mission, music publishing, and design for outreach. Keynote speaker Pastor Joe Philpott and other experts inspired attendees to harness digital tools for faith-based connection, emphasising authenticity, relevance, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance.