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Edinburgh Church Family Retreat

10 Nov 2023

Edinburgh Church Family Retreat

The Edinburgh Community Seventh-day Adventist Church gathered at the Balgeddie House Hotel from October 27 to 29, 2023, for their much-anticipated Family Ministries Retreat. Centred on the theme "Families Flourishing Through Diversities," the retreat aimed to explore the myriad facets of family life with a focus on unity and diversity.

A Remarkable Baptism Ceremony in Scotland's River Tay

3 Nov 2023

A Remarkable Baptism Ceremony in Scotland's River Tay

Last Sabbath, three individuals affirmed their commitment to God through baptism in the River Tay in Dundee. David and Laycken, a married couple originally from South Africa, moved to Scotland about four years ago. Both of them grew up in Christian households, however, it was just over a year ago that they felt impressed to begin Bible studies with Pr Njay Ndlovu.

Scottish Mission Youth Retreat Cancelled...Hello Edinburgh!

3 Nov 2023

Scottish Mission Youth Retreat Cancelled...Hello Edinburgh!

October 27th-29th was a highly anticipated weekend by our young people in the Scottish Mission as many of them were looking forward to the annual Youth Retreat in Glenshee. Despite the unexpected cancellation due to heavy rain, road closures, and a power outage at the retreat venue on Friday night, the enthusiasm of the youth remained undiminished. On October 28th, they convened at the Edinburgh Church for a Youth Day of Fellowship instead. The theme for the day centred around "Thriving or Surviving."

Glasgow and Watford SDA Churches Unite For A Thanksgiving Sabbath

27 Oct 2023

Glasgow and Watford SDA Churches Unite For A Thanksgiving Sabbath

About 200 people attended the thanksgiving Sabbath service and afternoon programme on the 21st of October 2023 in Glasgow. The event was organised by the orchestra of children from the Watford Romanian church choir in partnership with Glasgow church.

Scottish Mission Women's Retreat

20 Oct 2023

Scottish Mission Women's Retreat

In early October, more than 60 women gathered in Motherwell for a weekend retreat. The retreat offered a diverse array of activities designed to nurture the mind, body and spirit. The retreat centred around the theme ‘It’s not an easy road…Only through Christ.’

All-Night Prayer Held in Glasgow SDA Church

6 Oct 2023

All-Night Prayer Held in Glasgow SDA Church

Glasgow members gathered on Saturday the 30th September 2023 from 10 pm to 6:30 am at Glasgow church for an all-night prayer. Organised by the local Prayer Ministry team under the supervision of Sister Adina Lupu, one of the Scottish Mission Prayer Ministry Sponsors, the night was consecrated to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the church.

Hiking for Hungary

6 Oct 2023

Hiking for Hungary

Faifley Pathfinder Club recognised that they needed additional funds to attend the Trans-European Division (TED) Pathfinder Camporee and came up with the idea to raise funds through hiking, hence the theme, ‘Hike for Hungary’. This was a fundraising campaign for our Pathfinders to attend the 13th TED International Camporee in Sopron, Hungary, from July 25th to August 1st, 2023. The club aimed to raise £1000 and exceeded their target.

Inverness Church Youth Day Attracts Over 100 Young Participants

6 Oct 2023

Inverness Church Youth Day Attracts Over 100 Young Participants

In a post-Christian era where religious institutions often struggle to engage with the younger generation, a ray of hope shone brightly on September 30th, 2023, as the Inverness Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church organised its inaugural Youth Day at the Inverness Town House.

Scotland's First-Ever Elders Symposium

26 Sep 2023

Scotland's First-Ever Elders Symposium

Over the weekend, nearly 40 elders from various parts of Scotland came together for the first-ever Elders Symposium. The event's objective was to establish a platform for pastors and elders to connect through shared learning, providing them with an opportunity to openly network and engage in discussions about leadership challenges.