Words of Hope – TED Leaders react to coronavirus pandemic
19 March 2020 | St Albans, UK [tedNEWS] With school and churches shut, travel clampdowns world-wide, self-isolation and social distancing becoming the new norm, the Trans-European Division has responded with Words of Hope in a video released today.
Read MoreSupporting diversity at its best: Local Community, Local Challenge
18 March 2020 | Binfield, UK [Helen Pearson] The challenge of creating a community where diversity is respected is ongoing at the local, national and international level. David Putt, from the Jealott's Hill Community Landshare, virtually next door to Newbold College, offered his insights into the process in the college’s March Diversity lecture: ‘A diverse community…
Read MoreAudrey Andersson’s surprise award on International Women’s Day
17 March 2020 | Watford, UK [June Coombs] Audrey Andersson, Executive Secretary of the Trans European Division received a Women in Leadership Award at a special ceremony to celebrate International Women’s Day, 8 March 2020 at Stanborough Park Adventist Church, Watford, England.
Read MoreCoronavirus, God and each other
14 March 2020 | Tallinn, Estonia [Mervi Kalmus]When Coronavirus stops church there is time for reflection.A couple of weeks ago I was reading a book by my favourite author, Frederick Buechner. In his brilliant memoir Telling Secrets I came across some lines that touched me very deeply. They had a special ring of truth to…
Read MoreTED Events cancelled over Coronavirus
12 March 2020 (updated 19 March) | St. Albans, UK [tedNEWS] Over the past 6 weeks, Coronavirus or COVID-19 has spread from China around the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) has now declared it to be a pandemic. As Christians, we have a responsibility to care for others and each other, creating safe working…
Read MoreNew Centre of Influence dedicated in Norway
10 March 2020 | Oslo, Norway [Victor Hulbert] The Adventist Church's call to evangelize Oslo is as strong today as it was in 1878.Betel, the oldest continuously serving Adventist church in Europe, is reinventing itself to meet the needs of changing communities in downtown Oslo. Built in 1885, the double usage building once contained a thriving…
Read MoreRecommendations regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
How is the infection spread? Droplets containing the virus are spread from the mouth of infected individuals. when they cough, sneeze or talk.
Read MoreNewbold Church discovers the ‘Great things God has done’
9 March 2020 | Binfield, UK [Victor Hulbert] How much do you know about the person sitting near you in church? Unless they are family or a close friend, possibly little beyond polite pleasantries and the odd comment during Sabbath School. All that has now changed for a church that, for the past year, has…
Read MoreHow a little tract started a church on the other side of the world
3 March 2020 | Isle of Man, UK [Peter Jeynes] Brother J W Thompson from Wahroonga church in Australia wondered if he could afford to send the latest tract off to his sister on the far-off Isle of Man, UK. Money was tight and the thought may have been, Would the family even read the…
Read MoreWelsh Mission chooses to adopt iCOR
27 February 2020 | Swansea, UK [Emanuel Bran / tedNEWS] The Welsh Mission of Seventh-day Adventists has decided to adopt the intergenerational Church of Refuge (iCOR) principles and values. According to Welsh Mission President Emanuel Bran, “iCOR complements our local vision amidst the global effort to make and retain disciples.”
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