BUC News
BUC News / 19 November 2013
C S Lewis - 50th anniverary of his death
Dr Debbie Higgens is not just a fan of CS Lewis, she is the on-site director of 'The Kilns', Lewis' former home. Fifty years on from his death on 22 November 1963, Debbie will be among the guests at a special Westminster Abbey service where his name will be added to those celebrated in the poet's corner. Debbie is both the first Adventist and the first academic to be on site warden at the Kilns. In this interview she shares how Lewis had a profound influence on her life… and the life of thousands of others.
BUC News / 19 November 2013
Not Tired but Energised!
Church at its best will transform communities. In 'Not Tired but Energised', Pastor Ian Sweeney, President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the UK and Ireland shares just a few examples of how that is happening -- in a formerly derelict community hall, in the life of a former drug abuser and Satanist, in the lives of young people, and on the streets of London.
BUC News / 31 October 2013
'The Rock' exhibition
Taking traditional evangelism and showcasing it in a new environment led artist Laurent Grisel on a two year quest to mount an exhibition at Wimbledon Public library. For a full week, Monday, 21 – Sunday 27 October, library visitors could stroll around the gallery and discover how the 2,500 year old prophecy of 'The Rock' in Daniel chapter 2 is still relevant in their lives today.
BUC News / 17 November 2015
BUC Review 2015
Have the goals set out in 2011 been fulfilled? Is the Church growing? Are Adventists impacting the wider community? All of those questions and more were put to the BUC President, Pastor Ian Sweeney.
BUC News / 4 September 2013
Syria - a Christian response.
Pastor Ian Sweeney, President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland, discusses the complex issues surrounding the Syrian crisis. How should a Christian respond?
BUC News / 25 January 2012
God In A Recession
Practical advice for an economic crunch time. "Worry actually changes nothing," Pastor Ian Sweeny, leader of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the UK and Ireland, states. However, he doesn't just leave it there. He notes that as Christians, we have to be responsible. He then gives some very practical advice from his own experience as to how to make ends meet, even in difficult times.
BUC News / 2 August 2012
Olympic Photographer
What makes an Adventist a good Olympic photographer. Love of God and nature leads to a love of photography for Daryl Gungadoo.
BUC News / 12 July 2012
Olympic Torch Witness
Catching up with the Olympic flame outside Windsor Castle, Victor Hulbert and Kirsten Øster-Lundqvist take a look at Christian witness during the run-up to the Olympics – and during London 2012 itself. [Cameraman: Hristijan Demerdzhiev. Editor: Kofi Osei-Owusu]
BUC News / 27 September 2012
BUC Women's Ministries Conference
BUC President, Pastor Ian Sweeney, was one of only two men at 'Empowered', the Women's Ministries Conference aiming to encourage women to 'reach other women, restore lives and reflect Christ'. However, he wasn't intimidated to share his views on the role of women in the church. [Filmed by Catherine Boldeau for BUC News] Read more about this event.