Prayer without borders – defying social isolation
26 March 2020 | Tallinn, Estonia [Mervi Kalmus] After suffering from a mild temperature (and psychosomatic chest pains, of course) a couple of days ago, I realised the only responsible thing for me to do was to isolate myself and bring my social contacts to zero. It’s a strange situation for a minister, since being around…
Read MoreCaring for community even in lockdown – churches across Europe respond
26 March 2020 | St Albans, UK [Victor Hulbert] Adventist Churches and institutions across the Trans-European Division are working hard to support members, students, and community during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreThe value of one life. Ethical decisions in a time of crisis
25 March 2020 | Athens, Greece [Yannis Vrakas/ tedNEWS] Yannis Vrakas, Associate Secretary-Treasurer for the Greek Mission, reflects on the ethical implications of the current coronavirus lockdown affecting his country and large parts of Europe. How much does a life cost? How much does keeping someone alive cost?
Read MoreHungarian pastor cares for marriages during coronavirus isolation
25 March 2020 | Budapest, Hungary [Tamás Ócsai] The COVID-19 pandemic is not just a threat to our physical health, but equally a challenge for our emotional and relational lives. As the quarantine in China loosened, people went in unusual numbers to the offices to apply for divorce.i
Read MoreCoronavirus (COVID-19) updates
News | Featured Articles | Resources | Video Resources News “Dear Coronavirus” Videos Circle the World Adventist communication experts from different worldwide church divisions work together to share messages of hope through a series of 12 #DearCoronavirus videos shown globally on social media/viewing platforms. Read more In the United Kingdom, Lockdown Increases Pathfinders’ E-Honours…
Read MoreCoping in Quarantine or Isolation
Coping in Quarantine or Isolation Below is a leaflet with recommendations on how to cope in quarantine or isolation. To download the document, please click here.
Read MoreZagreb Earthquake – damage to church property, members safe
22 March 2020 | Zagreb, Croatia (Advent Press Zagreb/APN, Neven Klačmer/tedNEWS) A 5.3 magnitude earthquake, followed by a series of aftershocks, struck Zagreb, the capital of the Republic of Croatia on Sunday, 22 March just after 6 am. The epicentre was only 6 miles (9.6 km) from the city centre. It is the largest earthquake…
Read MoreGeneral Conference Session postponed, downsized
20 March, 2020 | SIlver Spring, Maryland, USA [Adventist News Network, Adventist Review & tedNEWS] Due to the current coronavirus pandemic the General Conference Session (GC Session) of the Seventh-day Adventist World church scheduled for this summer is now rescheduled for May 2021 in what will be a smaller and tighter event.
Read More#dearcoronavirus – a message of hope
19 March 2020 | St Albans, UK [tedNEWS] Lives are disrupted, damaged or lost. Economies devastated; plans destroyed. The pandemic of 2020 will never be forgotten. But what if, in the midst of fear and anxiety, the Church provides a message of hope.
Read MoreWords 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.
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