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ELSOM wow audience in End of Year Classical Music Concert

31 Dec 2024

ELSOM wow audience in End of Year Classical Music Concert

The East London School of Music (ELSOM) held its classical music fundraising concert on 21 December 2024 at Clapton Community Seventh-day Adventist Church in Hackney. Under Music Director Fiona D. Pacquette, students delivered inspiring performances alongside special guests, including the Windrush Senior Community Choir. Highlights included orchestral hymns, solo pieces, and reflections on resilience, unity, and faith, marking a triumphant end to 2024.

Holloway SDA Choir Shines at Nags Head Christmas Lights Switch-On

16 Dec 2024

Holloway SDA Choir Shines at Nags Head Christmas Lights Switch-On

On 16 November, the Holloway Seventh-day Adventist Church Choir brought festive cheer to the Nags Head Christmas lights switch-on with heartwarming performances that captivated the community. Joined by local performers and the Mayor of Islington, the event celebrated unity, joy, and the spirit of the season, marking the start of a hopeful festive period on Holloway Road.

Bayanihan! Southampton Youth and Filipino Ministries Church Building Fundraising Show and Concert

12 Dec 2024

Bayanihan! Southampton Youth and Filipino Ministries Church Building Fundraising Show and Concert

On 30 November 2024, Southampton International Filipino Ministries hosted a concert featuring Euphony of Praise to raise funds for the church building project. The following week, on 7 December, the youth and teens hosted a Cultural Talent Show, celebrating the diverse nationalities in the congregation. Both events highlighted faith, unity, and a shared commitment to supporting the church’s mission.

One Vision Hosts Inspiring Faith and Health Network Event at the UK Parliament

6 Dec 2024

One Vision Hosts Inspiring Faith and Health Network Event at the UK Parliament

One Vision Charity hosted the Faith and Health Network event at the UK Parliament on 5 December 2024. The event united faith leaders, including SEC President Dr Kirk Thomas, NHS professionals, and policymakers to tackle health inequalities and foster collaboration between faith communities and healthcare systems.

ZUSDAF Dorcas Retreat 2024: To Love is to Serve

28 Nov 2024

ZUSDAF Dorcas Retreat 2024: To Love is to Serve

ZUSDAF Dorcas, the Women’s Ministries arm of the Zimbabwe UK Seventh-day Adventist Fellowship, hosted over 400 women at their 2024 annual retreat in Milton Keynes. Themed ‘To Love is to Serve,’ the event featured worship, community service, and literature distribution, fostering spiritual growth and cultural connection.