This October marks Adventist Heritage Month—a time for Seventh-day Adventists across the South Pacific to pause, reflect and celebrate our shared story.
The 2025 theme, “Called: The Great Appointment”, reframes what was once remembered as the Great Disappointment into a story of hope and mission. Organisers say the theme highlights the determination of the pioneers, who, when things did not go as planned, pushed forward in faith—shaping the identity of the Adventist Church and reminding us that the past is not stagnant but filled with lessons for today.
“What makes this year special is that Adventist heritage is not staying in the archives,” said Megan Skene, social media coordinator for the Adventist Heritage Centre in Cooranbong, New South Wales.
“Instead, it is coming alive in ways that touch everyday life. The courage of our pioneers, the faith that carried them and the movement they built remind us that God is still calling us today. Through stories, music, films and online conversations, Heritage Month gives us the chance to experience that call together.”
Throughout October, Adventist Heritage will share fresh ways to connect with history. Each day will feature short, engaging reels and podcasts highlighting the lives of early Adventists and showing how their legacy continues today. On October 24, everyone is invited to join a live online stream of “Sabbath Singalong” with Sandra Entermann. In addition, several Adventist films have been digitised for the first time, offering a new glimpse into the Church’s past.
“Heritage Month matters because when we know where we come from, we are able to better understand who we are and what we are called to do,” said Ms Skene.
“You can be part of it by following along on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or on our website. But it doesn’t stop there. Share what you learn with your church, your family and your friends. Let’s keep these stories alive by telling, teaching and celebrating them together.”
According to Ms Skene, Heritage Month is more than a calendar of events: “It is a chance to remember that we belong to a movement that God is still using today,” she said. “As we sing, watch, listen and share, may we be inspired to carry the story forward with faith and purpose.”
The daily reels—introduced and narrated by Avondale University Church pastor Norm Hurlow—will be shared on Adventist Heritage’s Instagram and Facebook pages. The podcasts can be accessed via the Adventist Heritage website or https://adventistheritagedailydevotional.transistor.fm/episodes.
