Delegate selection begins for Adventist Churchs General Conference Session 2010 Silver Spring, Maryland/USA | 30.07.2009 | International More than 2,400 voting members expected to gather in Atlanta; push for younger delegates Though it's nearly a year away, some 2,400 delegates are already being selected for the Seventh-day Adventist Church's 59th General Conference Session, scheduled for June 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia (USA). Last week, the executive secretary's office of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists sent each of the church's 13 world regions, or "divisions," their quota of voting delegates for the 10-da
Adventist officials investigate student unrest in Uganda Luweero/Uganda | 30.07.2009 | Religion + State Seventh-day Adventist Church officials in East-Central Africa are investigating circumstances behind the shooting of two students July 26 when local police used live fire to quell a riot at a church-run secondary school in Uganda. The students remain in "stable condition" at Mulago Hospital in Kampala, the East African nation's capital, said Esther Mugerwa, education director for the Adventist Church in Uganda. Five other students are also recovering after reportedly sustaining minor injurie
Adventist Church activities in Honduras continue in wake of ousted president Tegucigalpa/Honduras | 30.07.2009 | Religion + State Leaders remain cautious as situation develops Seventh-day Adventist Church services and activities have continued uninterrupted in the wake of an interim government coming to power after the ousting of the nation's president several weeks ago. The overthrow sparked demonstrations in the capital city of Tegucigalpa, where residents now follow a curfew and have noted an increased military presence. "So far all of our churches throughout Tegucigalpa and the rest of the country have conti
Adventist Church moves to strengthen partnerships with health organizations Geneva/Switzerland | 08.07.2009 | Health & Ethics Denomination's health focus can contribute to world heath goals, church president says The Seventh-day Adventist world church president July 7 called on Adventists to partner with other health organizations in offering primary healthcare globally, a request that urges the denomination's members and institutions to shed individualistic approaches to offering care in communities. World church president Jan Paulsen's remarks came on the opening day of a global health conference, which is expl
Global Conference on Health and Lifestyle in Geneva, July 6-11 Geneva/Switzerland, | 03.07.2009 | Health & Ethics From July 6 to 11, the city of Geneva (Switzerland) will host the Global Conference on Health and Lifestyle. The six-day international event, with the sub-title "An Exploration of Lifestyle in Primary and Spiritual Care", offers twenty tracts and seminars, over 250 presentations by 140 international specialists. Participants will receive latest scientific facts demonstrating how lifestyle choices impact primary medical and spiritual care to reduce medical costs, improve healthcare, and improve t
Norwegian Bible Society Elects Adventist Chairman Oslo/Norway | 01.07.2009 | Bible The Norwegian Bible Society (NBS), the oldest inter-church organisation in Norway, has elected June 11 Pastor Tor Tjeransen, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Norway, as new Chairman. It is the first time that this position has been filled by a member of a free church in Norway. Until today a bishop of the Church of Norway has been holding this position. The Church of Norway confesses the Lutheran Christian faith. The Norwegian Bible Society was established in 1816 within the C
Sri Lanka: Health of Displaced Persons Major Concern for ADRA Wattegedara, Maharagama/Sri Lanka | 01.07.2009 | ADRA As the first phase of resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) continues in Sri Lanka, a lack of basic emergency resources, such as water, food, and proper sanitation, are compromising the health and well-being of those currently residing in temporary camps in the northern region of the country, reports the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). “These people are arriving after months on the run, and have sustained losses to their homes, belongings, and families,” said Edg
Escalating Violence In Sudan Raises Concerns Over Stability Juba/Sudan | 01.07.2009 | ADRA Rising tensions in South Sudan are threatening to further destabilize a region already struggling with widespread poverty, chronic unemployment and inadequate access to basic services, including health care, education, and clean water, reported the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). "The need to continue to reintegrate returnees is critical for the stability of South Sudan," said Clement Arkangelo, associate country director for the ADRA Sudan Southern Sector office, based in Jub
