The Chancellor has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19.
This includes a package of measures to support businesses including a Coronavirus Job Retention SchemeSource: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2020-04-03/several-buc-staff-placed-on-furlough-under-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme/
Community Hubs Continue to Make Impact During COVID-19
Another week of lockdown, but one of positive community impact throughout the UK. Community hubs in Seventh-day Adventist churches in Brixton, Camp Hill (Birmingham), Hanwell, High Wycombe, Holloway, Ipswich, Leicester and Manchester have provided food security to hundreds of people by food distribution to the vulnerable, the elderly and those who are homeless and in temporary accommodation.
Barbara McLaughlin, who leads the community hub in Brixton, has worked tirelessly this week to keep…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2020-04-03/community-hubs-continue-to-make-impact-during-covid-19/
Youth and Pathfinder Ministries Keeping One Step Ahead!
Hundreds of youth logged in, watching and contributing to the online discussions, talks and studies. Not content to just run the programmes only for the Youth Week of Prayer, the online forums have continued in the Conferences with almost daily programmes including health & well-being slots, Bible studies, book clubs and moreSource: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2020-04-03/youth-and-pathfinder-ministries-keeping-one-step-ahead/
Northeastern Conference President Tests Positive For COVID-19
2 April 2020 | Daniel Honoré, president of the Northeastern Conference of the Adventist denomination’s North American Division, confirmed on March 26, that he had tested positive for COVID-19. In what he called a “deeply personal message,” the leader shared that not only had he tested positive for the virus but his son, a healthcare […] Source: https://atoday.org/northeastern-conference-president-tests-positive-for-covid-19/
News Briefs For April 2, 2020
News reports and creative videos from Union College, Adventists worldwide, Adventist Health Bakersfield, Amazing Facts, ADRA and GAiN Europe: Bored beyond belief and suffering from cabin fever? Watch Union College students try veggie meat uncooked straight out of the can. Thanks to the Union College Communication Program for this hilarious video. Check it out below: […] Source: https://atoday.org/news-briefs-for-april-2-2020/
