News

30 Jan 2025

Faith and Fellowship Beyond the Church Walls

In Glasgow, the Care Group initiative creates a space where faith and friendships thrive beyond the traditional church setting. Launched in September 2023, this gathering has become a place for people to come together, build genuine relationships, and grow spiritually in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Open to individuals from all walks of life — whether they’re church members, friends, colleagues, or simply curious about faith — Care Group fosters an inclusive atmosphere where everyone is valued. By offering a space to connect over shared meals, reflective discussions, and personal support, the group is making a lasting impact on its members and the wider community.

29 Jan 2025

Honouring the Past and Standing Against Hatred

This article covers the Holocaust Memorial Day service held at Gordonstoun School on 26 January 2025, honouring the victims of genocide and celebrating the legacy of its founder, Kurt Hahn. The event featured the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by the Association of Jewish Refugees, with reflections from the Princess Royal and Scotland’s First Minister on Hahn’s courage and enduring impact. The ceremony also commemorated the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau’s liberation, featuring the lighting of six memorial candles. Among the participants was a local Seventh-day Adventist Church minister, whose involvement reflected the Church’s unwavering commitment to solidarity, reconciliation, and the fight against hatred.

21 Jan 2025

Reflections on Crieff Church’s International Christmas Service

This article highlights Crieff Church’s youth-led Christmas service held on December 21, 2024, featuring the theme “O Come Let Us Adore Him.” Through talks, music in multiple languages, and national dress celebrations, the service emphasised God’s universal love and the church’s cultural diversity.

10 Jan 2025

Inverness and Elgin Groups Reflect on Healing and Reconciliation in Year-End Service

This article highlights the joint year-end service held by the Inverness and Elgin Groups, focusing on themes of healing and reconciliation.

10 Jan 2025

Shifting Perceptions Through Community Partnership

The article highlights the partnership between the Glasgow Seventh-day Adventist Church and Beatson Cancer Charity, aimed at improving perceptions of Adventists. Through initiatives like the Glasgow Adventist Gospel Choir’s carol performances to raise funds, the church seeks to demonstrate its broad, compassionate perspective on community needs and establish itself as a positive, stable force in Glasgow.

9 Jan 2025

Lessons from a Lost Christmas Parcel

In this reflective piece, Adina Lupu recounts the unexpected journey of a Christmas parcel sent to a friend in the United States, which took an unplanned detour through Australia. Drawing parallels between the parcel’s misdirection and life’s unexpected delays, she explores themes of faith, purpose, and divine timing.

8 Jan 2025

Six Young Individuals Baptised in West Scotland

This news item highlights the baptism of six individuals from the West of Scotland on December 14th and the fruitful ministry in the district, with 18 people joining the church community in 2024.

19 Dec 2024

Celebrating the Advent Season Through Music in Glasgow

This article highlights a special service at Glasgow SDA Church, featuring a sermonette on responses to Jesus’ birth, a gospel choir’s fundraising performance at Central Station, and reflections on faith and worship.

18 Dec 2024

Discipleship Training in Edinburgh Focuses on Empowering Faith through Community and Practical Action

This article explores a Discipleship training event held on 15th December 2024 at the Dakota Hotel in Edinburgh. Led by Pastor Wil Masih, the event focused on empowering individuals to deepen their understanding of Discipleship and its practical application within local churches.

18 Dec 2024

Inverness and Elgin Churches Embrace the Season with Friendship and Fellowship

This article highlights the Christmas social event hosted by the Inverness and Elgin Seventh-day Adventist Churches, bringing together members, families, and friends to celebrate the season.

13 Dec 2024

Training in Glasgow Focuses on Using Social Media for the Gospel

This article highlights a seminar hosted by the Glasgow Seventh-day Adventist Church, focusing on the effective use of social media for evangelism. Led by Pastor David Neal, the seminar provided practical insights on how the church can harness digital platforms to share the Gospel and engage with diverse audiences.

13 Dec 2024

Adventist Pastor Brings Community Together for Dialogue

This article provides an overview of an event held at Elgin Town Hall on December 7th, organised by Pastor Wilfred Masih, with the goal of fostering meaningful dialogue and understanding among individuals from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds to bridge divisions.

6 Dec 2024

Pastor Claudiu Popescu's Follow-Up Interview on His 35-Day Himalayan Expedition

This follow-up interview with Pastor Claudiu Popescu delves into his recent 35-day Himalayan expedition, where he shares insights from his challenging journey, including his trek to Tilicho Lake, the ascent of Thorong-La Pass, and the climb of Tilicho Peak. He also reflects on the spiritual and personal transformations that took place during the expedition.

5 Dec 2024

Edinburgh Church Celebrates Fourteen Baptisms

This article covers a baptism ceremony held at the Edinburgh SDA Church on the 30th November, featuring the participants' reflections on the spiritual significance of the event and the diverse motivations behind their decisions to publicly declare their faith.

5 Dec 2024

Year-End Greeting from the Scottish Mission President

Scottish Mission President, Pastor Jimmy Botha, reflects on the past year and shares an inspiring year-end message of hope, gratitude, and vision for the future.

22 Nov 2024

Dundee Church Member Finalist for National Nurse of the Year Award

Olanrewaju Adegbite, Head of Unit at Barchester’s South Grange Care Home and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Dundee, has reached the final of the National Care Awards 2024. He has been shortlisted in the prestigious Nurse of the Year category.

22 Nov 2024

Glasgow Church Holds Uplifting Fourth Quarter Night of Prayer

22 Nov 2024

Lord, I Want What He Has…

Adina Lupu, Co-Sponsor of Scottish Mission Prayer Ministries, reflects on her spiritual journey sparked by an encounter with a pastor who embodied joy in his relationship with Jesus. This inspired her to seek a deeper connection with God, embracing daily time in prayer and Bible study.