BUC News - UK & Ireland

05/11/2026

For the person hurt by the church

Church can be the last place you expect to be wounded, and that makes the pain harder to name and harder to leave behind. This prayer is for anyone who has stepped away because they no longer feel safe, or who still loves God but is struggling with His people. It asks Him to give them space to heal, to meet them with tenderness, and to help our churches care for wounded people rather than expect them to hide it.

Pray it with us today, and share it with someone who might need it.

Prayer written by Cynthia Osei-Owusu

04/11/2026

For the person struggling with benefit decisions

When your payment has been reduced, a letter asks for something you've already sent twice, or a form tries to squeeze a long-term health condition into a tiny box, the worry about food, rent and heating can be hard to carry. This prayer is for people facing assessments, delays, sanctions and appeals, and for the families waiting on the next payment. It asks God to give them courage and practical help, to bring wisdom and fairness to those making the decisions, and to remove the stigma around claiming support.

Pray it with us today, and share it with someone who might need it.

Prayer written by Cynthia Osei-Owusu

04/11/2026

Welcome to this week’s Word on Wednesday!

Today, we are taking a moment to reflect on a simple but profound question: What do you stand for?

In a constantly shifting world, it is easy to be swayed by the crowd, passing trends, or the loudest voices in the room.

But as followers of Christ, we are called to anchor our lives in something much deeper.

Standing firm means rooting your values in faith, integrity, and love, even when the ground feels unsteady. As 1 Corinthians 16:13 reminds us: "Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong."

When you know what you stand for, your decisions become clearer, your faith grows stronger, and your witness shines brighter.

👇 We want to hear from you: What is one core truth or biblical value you are determined to stand for this week? Let us know in the comments below!



(Photo credit: Kevin Thomas)

03/11/2026

Yesterday, the President of the General Conference, prayed for the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Ireland. 🇮🇪

🇮🇪 Ireland has a remarkable Christian heritage, yet its spiritual landscape is changing. More than 5.5 million people live in the Republic of Ireland, where the number identifying with no religion has grown significantly. Across the island, about 1,450 Seventh-day Adventists worship in 15 churches, sharing the hope of Jesus in a society facing new challenges of faith. Our church family there may be small, but its mission is deeply important. Let us pray that God will renew hearts and open new opportunities for the everlasting gospel. “I love the LORD, because He has heard My voice and my supplications” (Psalm 116:1, NKJV). May every prayer become an expression of our commitment to those who still need to know Christ.

03/11/2026

For the young person afraid of falling behind

When you've got the grades that didn't come, the rejection emails piling up, or a feed full of friends announcing jobs and new homes, it's easy to wonder if you're already behind. This prayer is for students, graduates and young adults in that place. It asks God to protect them from hopelessness, open doors to training and work, and give them courage to begin again, along with wise parents, teachers and mentors beside them.

Pray it with us today, and share it with someone who might need it.

Prayer written by Cynthia Osei-Owusu

02/11/2026

Look Where You’re Going. Join Dr Les Ackie for this edition of Just a Thought.

02/11/2026

Presenters at the Regimaging Discipleship Weekend: Robert Kennedy, pastor and church leader, Allegheny Conference, Kristina Freed, Adjunct Professor of Discipleship and Religious Education, Andrews University (AU), Petr Cincala, Head of the Institute of Church Ministry, (AU) and Rene Drumm, Senior Research Professor of Sociology (AU).

(photo credits: Jimmy Botha)

02/11/2026

Christian Salcianu, Principal, Adventist Discovery Centre, UK & Ireland launching the 'Try Jesus' Project at the British Union Conference (BUC) Reimagining Discipleship Training Weekend (30 October - 1 November), Hinckley Island.



(photo credit: Jimmy Botha)

02/11/2026

Dr Augustus Lawrence, Personal Ministries and Sabbath School Director for the British Union Conference, and event organiser, opening the Reimagining Discipleship Training Weekend (30 October - 1 November) at Hinckley Island with over 200 people in attendance.



(photo credit: Jimmy Botha)

02/11/2026

For the person living in fear at home

Some people check the mood in the house before they open the front door, and some children hear far more than the adults around them realise. This prayer is for anyone living with domestic abuse, coercive control or intimidation, and for those who have got out and are still recovering. It asks God to protect them, to lead them to safe accommodation, specialist support and people who will believe them, and to make our homes and churches places where abuse is taken seriously.

Pray it with us today, and share it with someone who might need it.

Prayer written by Cynthia Osei-Owusu