The news media pumps out sadness day after day. Our emotions are bombarded with images of war, forecasts of imminent economic crises and reports of humanitarian disasters. Our sensibilities are overshadowed by the politics that dominate major events, and our journeys by plane, car and train are hindered by increased security checks, staffing strikes and overzealous environmental campaigners. This is most keenly felt during the festive season. Indeed, as I write this article, our NHS is in…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2022-12-21/1424/

From the Desk of the SEC President
As we end a very challenging year, we pause to express our appreciation to the Lord for seeing us through.  In retrospect, the Lord has been very good to us.  We have come out of a pandemic and lockdown, witnessing Russia invade Ukraine and war breaking out.  Many lives have been lost as a result.
This year, we have lost our beloved Queen Elizabeth II, who has ruled our nation for the past 70 years.  Today, we have a king ruling over the UK and Ireland, King…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2022-12-21/1423/

Forty couples from across the British Union Conference celebrated a couples’ dinner on Saturday night, 17 December, to commemorate enriching their marriages at the Leonardo Hotel near Heathrow Airport.
The couples who attended the event enjoyed a creative and entertaining but insightful presentation from Dr Des Boldeau and his wife, Catherine Anthony Boldeau. Presenting on the topic of ‘For better or…’ they shared their three values that can enhance a marriage relationship by focusing on the…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2022-12-21/1422/

Acknowledging the extent and impact of the cost-of-living crisis, Dean Russell, Watford MP, extended an invitation to faith leaders to attend a round-table discussion in Parliament. This key event was held in the Portcullis Parliamentary building at Westminster on Tuesday, 13 December. Various faith group representatives were invited to present their interventions to address the current crisis.
Amongst the invitees were Enoch Kanagaraj, CEO of One Vision charity, who chaired the event; Harjit…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2022-12-21/1421/

Thanks to the generosity of members and their friends, Stanborough Park church, Watford, was again holding its Annual Toy Service, providing toys and games for the children of families in the local area experiencing severe hardship this year.
According to representatives of local charities and school family support workers who attended the service – and were to be found selecting toys for their clients from the display after the service, families would gratefully receive the toys they took away…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2022-12-21/1420/