The Columbia Union Conference, established in 1907 to coordinate the Seventh-day Adventist Church's work in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, is part of the worldwide Protestant denomination of 23 million members in more than 212 countries. At the union level, we connect and provide administrative leadership, governance and support services to our conferences, schools, health care networks and ministries. Each year, our organizations sponsor programs and projects that address human needs, improve quality of life and introduce people to Jesus. Read our Mission, Values and Priorities.
God is love, power, and splendor—and God is a mystery. His ways are far beyond us, but He still reaches out to us. God is infinite yet intimate, three yet one,
all-knowing yet all-forgiving.
Story by Anthony Chornes II
The Panthers Pathfinder Club from the Ephesus church in Columbus, Ohio, was featured in the December 2025 New Americans magazine issue, earning recognition for their commitment to service, inclusivity and community engagement across the Columbus area.
Story by Adventist HealthCare
Adventist HealthCare is proud to announce a new Pharmacy Technician Training Program – a triple-win initiative that helps alleviate a national shortage of pharmacy techs, empowers professional development and builds a strong pipeline of candidates to meet the needs of Adventist HealthCare patients and providers.
The six-week program is designed to hire and train retail pharmacy technicians to expand their skills in order to work with a broader range of medicines, compound sterile and IV medications, assist with medical history documentation, participate in clinical rounds, and collaborate with the healthcare team. The pharmacy techs are then positioned to strengthen patient care and also help optimize health outcomes after patients return to their homes.
Story by Everett Wiles
The Washington Adventist University Board of Trustees voted overwhelmingly to move forward with Vision 2030, a bold strategic redevelopment initiative that will modernize the University’s 122-year-old campus and secure its financial sustainability for the next century.
The Board approved the Administration’s recommendation to engage Takoma Park Development Partners to begin developing a comprehensive 21st Century master plan for campus-adjacent properties, including the former Washington Adventist Hospital site.
Columbia Union Conference leadership will continue hosting monthly Online Prayer Meetings in 2026. Join us on Facebook and YouTube at noon every first Wednesday of the month.
Join the May meeting via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/4109973665?pwd=bHJPcnFkczJYNkRuVDVCaUl2RUFrUT09&omn=99043790135
Dial: 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 410 997 3665
Passcode: 044184
On March 14, 62 Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) teams participated in the Columbia Union Conference PBE event. Here are the results. (Read our article here!)
First Place
Allegheny East Conference
Community SDAC of Englewood Falcons Thrivin 5
Filipino-American Oxon Hill Oxen Warriors
Genesis Jaguars
Miracle City Knights 1
Muungano Shining Lions Zion Redeemed