Take part in a BUC wide Health Survey.
Are you a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church within the BUC and aged 18 and older? In that case, we invite you to participate in a research study to identify the role of Adventist beliefs, values and practices relating to physical activity and exercise.
What is this for?
One of the main reasons for the study is that we are mindful that Adventists generally live longer than the national average and enjoy the quality of longevity. However, we are…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2022-02-25/1069/
Government Consultation to reform the Human Rights Act 1998
On Sunday, 20 February 2022, the PARL Director, Dr Brighton Kavaloh of the South England Conference, led a seminar to highlight an invitation by the government on a new Bill of Rights consultation.
According to Kavaloh, the current government consultation to reform the Human Rights Act 1998 gives a window of opportunity to incorporate the “Reasonable Accommodation” legal provision in the new British Bill of Rights. He says this will facilitate a duty in law to defend Religious Liberty, for…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2022-02-25/1068/
HEALTH DIRECTOR ENGAGES WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
On Wednesday 23 February 2022, Maggie Throup MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary for Vaccines and Public Health, convened a roundtable discussion to explore the honest reflections from community leaders, on the impact and experience of the pandemic, within their communities.
British Union Conference (BUC) Director for Health, Adventist Community Services and Women’s Ministries, Sharon Platt-McDonald, was one of ten nominated individuals invited from faith and Black, African and Asian communities…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2022-02-25/1067/
Pattie and Pineapple Juice Evening
On 29 January 2022, Pastor Herbert invited all the youth to an exclusive ‘Pattie and pineapple juice’ event at Coventry Central Adventist church. For many people, the period with the numerous lockdowns has been challenging until this year. Not being able to meet up face to face has left many people feeling isolated and out of touch. The situation has weighed heavily upon our youth.
The evening began with prayer. After which, Herbert engaged the young people in a couple of curious ice…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2022-02-25/1066/
Euro-Asia Division Urgently Appealing for Prayer for Ukraine After Russian Invasion
ESD calling for days of prayer and fasting on Feb. 26, 2022, and March 5, 2022, to end bloodshed and promote peace. So far, 137 have died in the Russian invasion, with 316 wounded. Invasion threatens current geopolitical order. 25 February 2022 | “Today, more than ever, we need God’s mercy and His protection. The winds […] Source: https://atoday.org/euro-asia-division-urgently-appealing-for-prayer-for-ukraine-after-russian-invasion/
