Press Releases
Statement on the BC Wildfires
The BC wildfires continue to affect people across the province. The BC Conference is committed to aiding those affected by the wildfires. We are currently working with ADRA Canada to access whatever…
Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada Elects Leadership for Next Quinquennium
(English version — La version française suit) One hundred and fifty-nine delegates from across the country, representing the diverse membership of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada (SDACC…
Brad Thorp Elected as President of the British Columbia Conference
(English version — La version française suit) Abbotsford, B.C. — On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, the Executive Committee of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (British Columbia Conference) conven…
News from the BC Conference 59th Constituency Session
British Columbia Conference Constituency Gathers to Elect Leaders (English version — La version française suit) Abbotsford, B.C. — The 59th Regular Constituency Meeting of the Seventh-day…
Burman University - Scholarship Announcement
SDACC Partners with Canadian Conferences to Offer New Burman University Scholarships for First-Time Students Burman University offers both high-quality Christian education and an environme…
Manitoba-Saskatchewan Elects New Conference President, Re-elects Executive Secretary/Treasurer
SASKATOON, SK — On April 10, 2022, delegates to the 35th Constituency Session of the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church—gathered via Zoom—voted to elect Charles…
COVID – 19 REGULATIONS UPDATE (March 10 / 2022)
Good afternoon, The following regulation updates which will come into effect on March 11, 2022 at 12:01am (tomorrow): Masks are no longer required for indoor public settings (this includes ch…
COVID – 19 REGULATIONS UPDATE (February 17 / 2022)
Good morning, This week we were updated by our Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, of some changes to the current PHO orders. Although some changes were instated, sadly, most of the…
COVID - 19 NEW REGULATIONS UPDATE (January 12 / 2022)
Good afternoon, Amazing news. We have finally received confirmation from our legal department that church meetings, other than worship services, will be classified as inside events and there…
New BC Conference VP for Administration/Executive Secretary
Pastor Alrick Watson After an intense search, the British Columbia Conference Board of Directors voted to elect Pastor Alrick Watson, Senior Pastor of Westminster and New Life Churches, to ser…
New President of the Upper Columbia Conference
Dr. David Jamieson “After much prayer and waiting on the Lord…” according to his own words, Dr. David Jamieson, Lead Pastor of the Church in the Valley (CIV) in the British Columbia Conference…
COVID - 19 NEW REGULATIONS UPDATE (DECEMBER 6 / 2021)
The new provincial gathering order is now uploaded onto the government website. As promised, here are the current restrictions per region: NORTHERN HEALTH No in-person gatherings, only by…
COVID-19 UPDATE (OCTOBER 25 / 2021)
Northern Region (except west of Gitwangak, or Kitwanga) Worship services can only be held virtually (this includes Sabbath School)Potlucks are an organized gathering, so they can happen as long as…
COVID-19 UPDATE (OCTOBER 19 / 2021)
Northern Region (except west of Gitwangak, or Kitwanga) Worship services can only be held virtuallyPotlucks are an organized gathering, so they can happen as long as everyone 12 years and older ha…
Welcoming Home Elder Torres
Elder Wesley Torres is recovering nicely after his surgery on Thursday, October 7, 2021. On Monday, October 10, the doctor told him he was healing much better than expected and could go home th…
Update on Elder Wesley Torres’ Surgery
The surgery done on Elder Wesley Torres this morning was successful. He is feeling good, and the doctors are happy with the result of the surgery.
Elder Wesley Torres - Health Situation
Elder Wesley Torres was recently diagnosed with an early stage of colon cancer, the same that his mother, also, is fighting against in Brazil. He is scheduled for a surgery this Thursday, October 7,…
Covid-19 Update (September 29/2021)
BC Health Officer's restriction, updated September 29, 2021: This includes Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Mission and Agassiz/Harrison. These restrictions do not affect the worship services.…
North American Division Position on Requests for Religious Exemptions to Vaccine Requirements
The British Columbia Conference Administration realizes that we are certainly living in “interesting” times. Our prayer is that this situation does not compete with the Great Commission that our…
COVID-19 Update (February/ 2022)
The BC CDC Guidelines for in-person worship services: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/community-settings/faith-based-spiritual-and-worship-practices”
Official statement and lament written by Dr. Campbell Page, Director of Indigenous Ministries
https://www.imsdacc.com/ https://www.nadadventist.org/news/adventist-church-canada-issues-statement-after-215-unmarked-childrens-graves-discovered
COVID-19 Update (March 25 / 2021)
(March 25 / 2021) COVID-19 UPDATE OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICES ARE PERMITTED UNDER CONDITIONS (As of March 23, 2021) OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICES A new permission is granted by the Provincial…
COVID-19 Update (March 23 / 2021)
(March 23 / 2021) COVID – 19 Update: A new permission granted by the PHO on her most recent order. Outdoor, in-person gatherings are permitted. The order says 10. However, the Public H…
Reflection on Social Injustice
Life is a miraculous gift that God has given to all His children. We are made in His image and each life is precious. Every person should be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of pers…
Coronavirus COVID-19 Information
Updated February 8, 2021 Dr. Bonnie Henry has extended the social ban indefinitely. The complete order can be found in this PDF link:https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-healt…
Statement by BC Conference - December 11, 2019
Dear BC Conference Constituency Family: Last evening Elder Wesley Torres informed the BC Conference Board of Directors that he had submitted his resignation from the position of SDACC VP for Admin…
