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 Liz Bailey
In late 2025, a mission team from the Mountain View Conference (MVC) and the Columbia Union Conference participated in an overseas medical and evangelistic outreach that left a lasting impact on both the community they served and the team members themselves.
Story by Liz Bailey
Recently, the Mountain View Conference (MVC) celebrated ordination services for three of its pastors.
Story by Ohio Conference Staff
In 1925, Ohio Conference’s First Church of Seventh-day Adventists in Cincinnati established a school on William Howard Taft Road. Many years later, the school became known as Cincinnati Junior Academy and, in 1969, relocated to its current Clifton Avenue campus, continuing its mission under the name Clifton Christian Academy (CCA).
“For 100 years, our school has been dedicated to academic excellence, faith-based learning and the development of servant leaders. Our mission extends beyond our faith community to serve the community at large,” says Mike Ellis, board chair of the school.
Story by LaTasha Hewitt
The Germantown church in Philadelphia recently celebrated its 55th anniversary with a worship experience honoring God’s faithfulness, the church’s rich history and the people who have shaped its legacy. Members, families, former leaders and friends gathered for worship, reflection and celebration.