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10/01/2026

Adventist churches across Albania joined the global launch of OneVoice27 on September 5, beginning a year of spiritual preparation and outreach across the country’s 12 counties.

Pastors encouraged members to use their spiritual gifts and personal digital platforms to share the gospel while strengthening their own spiritual lives through prayer and personal devotion.

Preparations for the launch began in April, with pastors meeting weekly to pray, plan, and develop strategies for sustained involvement in local churches and communities.

The launch day also included the baptism of Eralba Imeraj at the Tirana Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, highlighting the role of prayer, relationships, and ongoing spiritual support in mission.

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https://adventist.news/news/churches-across-albania-launch-onevoice27

10/01/2026

ADRA Mongolia presented its work in sustainable agriculture, soil restoration, and community climate resilience during COP17 of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Ulaanbaatar.

Held under the theme “Restoring Land, Restoring Hope,” the convention brought together nearly 10,000 participants, including delegates representing 196 countries and the European Union, alongside civil society organizations and other participants.

ADRA Mongolia highlighted initiatives in organic farming, soil restoration, farmer capacity building, and climate-adapted agriculture. These approaches seek to address land degradation while strengthening sustainable livelihoods in rural communities.

The organization also engaged with government representatives, international organizations, donors, and local farmers to exchange perspectives and explore opportunities for expanding sustainable land management and climate resilience.

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09/30/2026

A two-day visit to Florence and Rome connected Italy’s Adventist community with a much larger story of education, mission, and global fellowship.

During his September 18–19 visit, General Conference president Erton Köhler joined Inter-European Division president Barna Magyarosi for programs at the Adventist University Institute in Florence and the Piazza Vulture church in Rome.

The weekend also reflected on the history of Adventism in Italy and looked toward the future through conversations about education, youth involvement, missionary projects, and the role of digital spaces in sharing the gospel.

The Rome gathering concluded with worship, missionary initiatives from the Italian Union, and a panel exploring the future of global church ministry.

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https://adventist.news/news/general-conference-president-visits-italy

09/30/2026

Loma Linda University Health has opened a new Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing (EmPATH) Unit for patients experiencing mental health crises.

The facility includes 24 treatment spaces, divided equally between pediatric and adult patients.

Designed as an alternative to the high-stress environment of an emergency department, the unit will provide a calmer setting where patients can be assessed and connected with appropriate behavioral health care.

The project follows $US6 million in grants awarded to Loma Linda University Behavioral Health in 2023 to support emergency mental health services. The EmPATH Unit is expected to be fully operational in 2027.

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09/30/2026

Fifty presenters joined scholars, theologians, pastors, and church leaders for the sixth biannual Research Conference at Adventist University of Africa in Kenya.

Held September 9–12, the four-day conference focused on “Seventh-day Adventism in Africa: Historical, Theological, and Missional Perspectives,” with participants attending both on campus and online.

Presentations examined the history and theological development of Adventism in Africa, cultural encounters, missionary experiences, leadership, discipleship, theological education, interfaith engagement, and community mission.

The conference also provided a forum for considering how African scholarship, experiences, and mission practices can contribute to the continuing development of the global Adventist Church.

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https://adventist.news/news/adventist-university-of-africa-hosts-sixth-biannual-research-conference

09/30/2026

A life-size statue in Canberra, Australia, is honoring the late Stasia Dabrowski, a Seventh-day Adventist who spent nearly four decades feeding and caring for vulnerable people.

Known as Canberra’s “Soup Kitchen Lady,” Dabrowski regularly served homemade vegetable soup, bread, and drinks to people in need. By 2000, she was feeding more than 300 people every Friday night, preparing at least 100 liters of soup and distributing hundreds of loaves of bread.

Her service extended beyond food, as she became known for offering friendship and personal care to people who were often overlooked.

Dabrowski continued her work until age 92 and received several honors for her community service during her lifetime. She died in 2020 at age 94.

The statue, titled “Hello my Wonderful” after her customary greeting, was unveiled on August 7 as part of an initiative recognizing significant women in Canberra’s history.

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09/29/2026

Northern-Asia Pacific Division President Kang Soongi resigned from his role on September 29.

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09/29/2026

Approximately 174,000 organ transplants were performed worldwide in 2024, with 47,000 involving organs from deceased donors.

For Brazilian Adventists Jeanny Lory Linares and Cibele Gonçalves Ferreira, transplantation came after years of illness, hospitalizations, treatments, and waiting. Linares received a pancreas and kidney transplant, while Ferreira received a liver after two previously donated organs proved unsuitable.

Their experiences reflect the reality faced by thousands of patients awaiting transplantation and the impact donation can have on their health, independence, and quality of life.

In September, Silvestre Adventist Hospital also performed the first isolated bowel transplant in the state of Rio de Janeiro, marking another development in transplant care in Brazil.

One organ donor can benefit up to eight transplant recipients, with the potential to help even more people through tissue donation.

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https://adventist.news/news/organ-donation-represents-new-life-for-patients-waiting-for-transplant

09/29/2026

Three pastors were ordained and a young adult was baptized during a special OneVoice27 worship service in Yerevan, Armenia.

Adventists from across the country gathered at Nar-Dos Church on September 12, where Vardan Grigoryan, Ivan Khachaturyan, and Vigen Nanagulya were ordained to pastoral ministry.

The service included prayers for the newly ordained ministers and their families, as well as messages focused on faithfulness, spiritual watchfulness, and service.

The gathering concluded with the baptism of a young man named Ivan, connecting the Armenian Mission’s OneVoice27 participation with both pastoral ministry and the involvement of a new generation in the Church.

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09/29/2026

Adventist families are among those affected by the sinking of the MV Matui ferry in Vanuatu, while church members also participated in efforts to locate and rescue survivors.

The vessel sank in rough seas on September 11 while traveling from Santo to Ambae with 53 people aboard. Fourteen people were rescued, and two bodies were recovered. When authorities ended the search on September 17, 37 people remained missing.

According to the Vanuatu Mission, six Adventists are believed to have died, including relatives of pastors, church leaders, and other members. Local Adventists gathered for a memorial service in Luganville on September 19 to remember those lost and support affected families.

Adventist community members also joined rescue efforts by coordinating searches, providing boats, and conducting aerial searches. Adventist doctor and pilot Mark Turnbull located several survivors from his aircraft, relayed their coordinates to rescue vessels, and dropped drinking water while they waited for help.

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https://adventist.news/news/adventists-among-victims-and-rescuers-in-vanuatu-ferry-disaster