In this article, we interview Pastor John Surridge, the outgoing Executive Secretary of the British Union Conference, as we bid him farewell on his retirement after 40 years of dedicated service to the BUC.
Introduction: Brief Bio
Pastor John Surridge is a fourth-generation Seventh-day Adventist whose grandparents and parents served as missionaries in Africa. John spent his early years in Nigeria and then Ghana before returning to the UK for his secondary education. After an initial interest…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2024-06-21/2028/

“What an empowering message of encouragement, assurance and hope! It was so inspirational and just what is needed to carry me through the challenges I am currently facing. The programme for the entire day was such a tremendous blessing. I am so grateful to God!”
This was the enthusiastic response from one Women’s Ministries team member who attended her local church on Sabbath 8 June, where the global Women’s Ministries Emphasis Day programme was conducted. The use of the General Conference (GC)…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2024-06-20/2027/

After a successful event in the Houses of Parliament, ADRA-UK continued its celebrations on Sabbath 25 and Sunday 26 May at the Stanborough Park church and the grounds, respectively. 
Mission
At the heart of ADRA’s work is the mission of Christ. Based on Matthew 9:36, “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd,” the theme for the weekend was ‘Call to Compassion’. 
Sabbath School attendees…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2024-06-13/2013/

“The eyes of the Lord are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.” Proverbs 15:3
This year’s global Women’s Ministries Day theme for Sabbath, 8 June, carries the caption: ‘The God Who Sees You’.
In her sermon, author Edith Ruiz-Espinoza chronicles the Bible stories of four women, highlighting their trials and triumphs. She draws life-affirming lessons for us today, emphasising the impact of God’s watchful eyes on our circumstances.
In preparing for this year’s theme, previous…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2024-06-06/2006/

Dear Friends
I hope this message finds you well and filled with the blessings of the Lord.
I am delighted to inform you of an important event that will take place in our Union!  
On Sabbath, 8 June 2024, at 5:00 pm on our BUC YouTube channel, we will host a special BUC Presidential Address entitled the ‘State of The Union’. This interactive address will be delivered live on the BUC YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/live/xFF–Vpw6ig) and will provide a comprehensive overview of where we…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2024-06-06/2005/