Trans-European Division of Seventh-day Adventists

11/06/2026

The TED Executive Committee met in St Albans, UK, for its Spring Meeting to review the Division’s audited accounts, hear updates on digital mission and OneVoice27, and reflect on the importance of unity in mission. Read the full article to learn how faithful stewardship, strategic planning and a focus on mission are shaping the work of the Trans-European Division.

Read more: https://ted.adventist.org/news/ted-spring-meeting-reflects-on-unity-stewardship-and-digital-mission

02/06/2026

More than 160 leaders from across the Trans-European Division gathered in Belgrade, Serbia, for the TED Combined Advisories, a key quinquennial event focused on training, collaboration and shared mission. Bringing together leaders from 22 countries, the week provided opportunities to learn from one another, share ministry experiences and explore new opportunities for mission under the theme “Partners in Mission”.

Read more: https://ted.adventist.org/news/ted-combined-advisories-held-in-serbia

31/05/2026

When disaster strikes, the local church is often one of the first places people turn for help. In Portugal, ADRA Europe and ADRA Portugal recently trained local church members to prepare for emergencies, strengthen community partnerships, and serve with compassion when crises arise. Discover how the Disaster Ready Churches programme is helping congregations across Europe become places of safety, hope, and practical support.

Read more: https://ted.adventist.org/news/prepared-before-the-storm-how-churches-can-serve-when-disaster-strikes

27/05/2026

Busy schedules, constant demands, and overflowing calendars often leave little space for reflection, rest, or meaningful connection. In “From Hurry to Order,” Pastor Jimmy Botha explores how intentional rhythms, thoughtful planning, and biblical time stewardship can help create space for worship, relationships, and faithful service.

Read more: https://loom.ly/XKNQdVs

24/05/2026

Nearly 3,000 children, parents, staff and volunteers gathered in Katowice, Poland, for the Trans-European Division Adventurer and Pathfinder Bible Experience finals, centred on the Book of Isaiah. With teams representing countries across Europe and beyond, the event combined Scripture study, worship and outreach while encouraging young people to build a deeper relationship with Jesus.

Read more: https://ted.adventist.org/news/ted-bible-experience-draws-nearly-3000-participants-to-poland

21/05/2026

How can chaplaincy training help people offer compassionate spiritual care in some of life’s most challenging moments? Newbold College’s Clinical Pastoral Education course is designed to support aspiring chaplains, pastors, seminary students and lay members as they develop practical skills for ministry in churches, hospitals, prisons, military settings and care homes.

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21 May 2026 | St Albans, UK [Joe Philpott] Newbold College of Higher Education is offering a two-year, part-time Clinical Pastoral Education (Chaplaincy) course designed to prepare aspiring professional chaplains, pastors, seminary students and lay members to provide compassionate spiritual care in....

18/05/2026

Open dialogue, honest questions, and greater transparency were at the centre of a new initiative launched by the Hungarian Union Conference. Through the live Ask the President webinar, pastors and local church board members were invited to engage directly with President Tamás Ócsai and church leadership.

Read more: https://ted.adventist.org/news/ask-the-president-new-initiative-strengthens-transparency-and-trust

14/05/2026

Educators from Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia recently gathered in Tirana, Albania, for the first in-person Leadership Growth Conference, after four years of meeting online. What began as a virtual network during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a meaningful space for professional development, friendship and bridge-building across countries.

Read more: https://ted.adventist.org/news/leadership-conference-unites-educators-across-three-countries

11/05/2026

As a woman born into slavery who later became a powerful voice against racism and injustice, Sojourner Truth lived with courage in a world shaped by oppression and exclusion. Her life became a witness to the dignity of every person and a challenge to the systems that denied it. This commentary reflects on Truth’s connection to Adventist history and asks what her legacy still teaches us about faith, racism and the call to stand for justice today.

Read more: https://ted.adventist.org/news/the-adventist-truth-and-her-legacy

08/05/2026

More than 50 Family Ministries leaders from across Europe gathered in Varna, Bulgaria, for a week of training, reflection and practical learning focused on strengthening family relationships. Through seminars, workshops, group discussions and intergenerational worship training, participants explored topics including Christian parenting, family ethics and human sexuality, while reflecting on how God’s love can shape healthier relationships within homes, churches and communities.

Read more: https://ted.adventist.org/news/family-ministries-training-supports-leaders-across-europe