Year Groups
Every cohort that joins TUK SDA carries a name rooted in Scripture and church history — a name that speaks to its calling. From the newest Emeralds to the founding Patriarchs, each group is a living chapter in our shared story of faith.
Emeralds
In the Bible, emeralds appear in Revelation 4:3 as part of God's throne, symbolizing hope, renewal, and eternal life.
Seraphs
Seraphs are angelic beings found in Isaiah 6:2–7, who serve closest to God, praising Him with holiness.
- Attendant angels burn with love for God Isaiah 6:2–7
- Repeatedly proclaim God's supreme holiness and glory Isaiah 6:3
- Three-fold repetition of God's holiness Trihagion — significant for completeness and stability
Albigenses
The Albigenses were a group in medieval France known for seeking spiritual purity and were persecuted for challenging religious corruption.
Harbinger
A harbinger is a forerunner or messenger. Biblically, John the Baptist was a harbinger of Christ.
Lightbearers
Jesus said, "You are the light of the world" (Matthew 5:14). Lightbearers reflect God's truth in darkness.
Be a heavenly pearl still, spread the gospel like a true harbinger of the future, and praise the Lord in the beauty of His holiness, like cherubim would. For every Lightbearer is pearl from heaven, a harbinger of the gospel, and a cherub by occupation.
Waldenses
The Waldenses were early reformers who preserved the Bible in secret and shared it during persecution.
Pilgrims
Pilgrims represent spiritual sojourners (Hebrews 11:13), journeying toward heaven.
Bereans
Acts 17:11 describes the Bereans as people who searched the Scriptures daily to verify the truth.
Patriarchs
The term "Patriarchs" refers to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob — foundational figures in biblical history.
As the most senior group, the Patriarchs embody wisdom, legacy, leadership, and spiritual maturity. They are the pillars on whose efforts the younger groups continue to build.
