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Pastoral Letter
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Dear Church Family,
Periods of evaluation are so helpful for accountability and
improvement. Last time, I mentioned that the
Big Conversation meeting would be taking
place at Newbold College on Sunday, the 19th of October. The
intention was for the membership of the churches, who sent
delegates to represent them, to review the progress of the
South England Conference (SEC) halfway through our term of
Office and share feedback that will inform us for the
remainder of this term and beyond. As we strive to serve, it
was great to receive the comments about the event below.
Some remarked that it was “excellent”, “has never been
done”, and “brave of the SEC administration putting this
on”, and another participant even remarked that it was worth
their journey coming all the way from Cornwall to be part of
the Big Conversation. Others said the event was “Spiritually
directed,” that the “atmosphere was beautiful,” and that the
way it was conducted was excellent.
I was pleased to see young people taking part so well and
hear stories of what churches have been doing within the
Conference. For example, mentoring groups, shadowing
leaders, and engaging in entrepreneurial exercises are
organised for young people, some of whom are starting their
own businesses. Discussions regarding understanding the
broader culture, constructively working in the community,
and inviting them to smaller spaces rather than Churches
when the whole congregation are present. We heard some ideas
about interacting with the community on how to reach
indigenous British people, including a radical idea: going
to places they are happy to frequent, such as football
matches.
This provided plenty of food for ongoing thought, and I will
share more about the aspects that will be implemented as a
result of the Big Conversation. In the meantime, how can we
all improve our ministry in our local churches and wider
communities?
I want to thank all those involved in organising the event
and all who took part. It was a day well spent, and we hope
to have another one. Let’s keep our church, its purpose and
the glory of our soon-coming King in view.
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Dr. Kirk Thomas
South England Conference President
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Reflecting Hope Conference
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Lois Campbell-Ross
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We are inviting you and your discipleship team to the third
and final year of the Reflecting Hope Training project from
Friday, 7th November to Sunday, 9th November 2025 at
the Leonardo Hotel Hinkley Island, Watling Street, Burbage,
Hickley, LE10 3JA.
This year's theme is
"Inspiring Hope Through Spirit-Empowered Discipleship: A
Relational Journey of Loving the Lord, Living His Word,
Loving People, and Living His Mission."
You may book and pay for this training event by following
the link below.
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connectED25: Faith, Tech and the Future - SECmedia and
Newbold College Host Groundbreaking Outreach Conference
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Catherine Anthony Boldeau
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“This was a visionary event, inspired by the Holy
Spirit… anyone who missed this, you must come to the
next one. It was informative, inspirational and exactly what
you need to move into the future of media and
communication” remarked Cynthia Osei Owusu-Arthur, HR
professional and presenter of the IN2G show, produced by the
British Union Conference (BUC). Her sentiments captured the
buzz and enthusiasm of the recent
connectED25: Faith, Tech and the Future of Outreach conference, a collaborative venture by the Media and
Communication department of the South England Conference
(SEC) and the Newbold College of Higher Education, held on
Sunday, 12 October.
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The Big Conversation: SEC Townhall Meeting Opens Dialogue
for Future Mission
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Don Roberts
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Pastors, elders, local leaders, and members from across the
South England Conference (SEC) gathered at Newbold College
Gymnasium on Sunday 19 October 2025 for a mid-term townhall
event titled
“The Big Conversation.” More than just
a meeting, the day was designed as a space for listening,
sharing, and shaping the future of the Conference together.
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Renewed Marriage Enrichment Retreat 2025: “Rekindle
the Love”
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Kerrine Guthrie
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Over forty-five married couples gathered at the serene
Staverton Park Hotel in Daventry for the first joint North
England Conference (NEC) and South England Conference (SEC)
Marriage Enrichment Retreat, organised by Pastors
John Francis, NEC Family Life director and Rio Espulgar, SEC
Family and Children’s director. The theme for the
weekend, “Rekindle the Love,” invited
couples to pause, reflect, and intentionally invest in
strengthening their marital bond.
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Stay Informed with SEC WhatsApp
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SEC Communications
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Get the latest updates, market insights, and regulatory news
delivered straight to your phone. Follow the SEC WhatsApp
Channel for real-time notifications and never miss important
financial information.
SEC WhatsApp Channel: Your direct line to SEC updates
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60 SEC News
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Don Roberts
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connectED25
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SECmedia
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Ordination of Elder Nicola at Bury St Edmunds SDA
Church
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Valdenzia Costa
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On Sabbath, 20 September 2025, the Bury St Edmunds
Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated a joyful and
long-awaited occasion — the ordination of Sister
Nicola Mwase-Vuma to the sacred office of elder. The
ceremony was conducted by the local Pastor Anthony
Opoku-Mensah, with the participation of local elders Richard
Shone and the former elders Thomas Maiheza and Erick
McKnight, as well as visiting Pastor Christian Salcianu.
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Four baptised in Hackney’s Reignited and Restored
Campaign
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Darell J. Philip
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Four precious souls were baptised at the end of a dynamic
two-week campaign (6-18th October 2025) at the Hackney
Seventh-day Adventist Church with special guest speaker,
Pastor Cory Jackson.
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Is the Bible Still Relevant in the 21st Century?
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Maxine Donovan
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You cannot afford to miss the third session of the online,
Holy Ghost inspired Bible series,
‘Is the Bible Still Relevant in the 21st
Century,’ on
Sunday, 5 October from 7:00 – 8:15pm.
The speaker will be
Dr Ivan Milanov, Senior Lecturer at Newbold College, and he will be focusing on evidence from
prophecy. In addition to the presentation,
there will be Prayers, Testimonies and Music.
The penultimate session will be on
Sunday, 16 November from 7:00 –
8:15pm, and the speaker is Pastor Dr Kenroy Campbell, Asst.
Professor in the School of Religion & Theology –
Northern Caribbean University.
The final session on
Sunday, 7 December will be a panel
discussion. The panel will be made up of all the speakers,
plus Helen De Coteau Grant, SEC School of Evangelism; and
Pastor Dr Jude Jeanville.
Start sending in your questions for the panel to discuss, to
the email address below:
pr@tottenhamlighthouse.org.
The remaining sessions in the Bible series via Zoom are:
16 November, 7:00 – 8:15pm
7 December, 7:00 – 8:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 839 7683 6479
Passcode: 215562
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Know Your Numbers
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Edith Samambwa
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Citizens of Heaven
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Careen Lawrence
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On Sabbath 18th October 2025, Pastor Kwadwo Kwarteng-Ampofo,
SEC Personal Ministries Director, delivered his sermon
titled ‘Remembering our Citizenship’ at the PAC
Annual Planning Meeting, led by Pastor Stanley Teixeira, SEC
Adventurer & Pathfinder Director. The Pathfinders and
Adventurers Area Coordinators from across the SEC attended
the meeting, shared growths and challenges within their
areas, and participated in communion together.
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Children’s Week of Prayer
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Pastor Rio Espulgar
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We are excited to announce our upcoming
Children’s Week of Prayer, taking
place from November 3 to 7, 2025. This
special event will be held
online via Zoom and the SEC KidsPlanet YouTube
channel. We have invited inspiring speakers to lead our worship
services, accompanied by uplifting music, engaging worship
experiences, and interactive discussions.
Our theme this year is:
“I Will Go… Tell Someone About
Jesus.”
Please join us
Monday through Friday, 6:00–7:00 PM.
Zoom ID: 893 2396 7663
PW: 015387
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Rejuvenation Conference
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Anastasia Ross
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Widows, Widowers and Families Day of Fellowship
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Pastor Rio Espulgar
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We warmly invite you to a special Day of Fellowship
dedicated to widows, widowers, and their families with the
uplifting theme: Anchor in Hope.
Venue: Jews' Free School, The Mall, Harrow HA3 9TE
Time: 6th December, 2025 @ 10:00 AM Livestream: via
SEC Media
We are privileged to welcome two inspiring guest speakers:
Dr. Augustus Lawrence and
Sister Thembie Mapingire will minister words of
healing, resilience, and God's abiding presence.
We look forward to worshipping together and finding strength
in our shared Anchor in Hope.
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Evangelistic Campaign at Holloway
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Emeka Nwokoye
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Theme: The Power of the Cross
Date: 8th–15th November
Times: 11:00 am (Sabbaths) & 7:00 pm Nightly
Join us for a spirit-filled week of revival, reflection, and
renewal as we explore the life-changing Power of the
Cross.
Led by Pastor Mario, each session will uplift, inspire, and
remind us of the hope we find in Christ, with special items
and music throughout the week.
Can’t join us in person? Tune in live online via the
Holloway website, or watch directly on our YouTube page, scan the QR code
on the poster to connect or use the link below.
Invite your friends and family, and together let’s
taste and see that the Lord is good. There is power in the
cross — come, let us experience that power together!
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills Training
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Thembie Mapingire
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Literature Evangelist Training Weekend
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Lois Campbell-Ross
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