The Columbia Union Conference coordinates the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s work in the Mid-Atlantic United States, where 150,000 members worship in 860 congregations. We provide administrative support to eight conferences; two healthcare networks; 81 early childhood, elementary and secondary schools; a liberal arts university; a health sciences college; a 49 community services centers; 8 camps; 5 book and health food stores and a radio station.
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 Angela Peach
In 2014, teacher Sam Joseph started a LEGO® Robotics Club for middle school students at Spring Valley Academy (SVA). The STEM club, now co-sponsored by teacher Allyssa Sharpe, continues to encourage middle school students to practice the fundamental skills of engineering through the design, programming and testing of a fully functioning robot.
Story by Evan Knott
Chesapeake Conference recently hosted two “Seeds” church planting conferences, bringing together pastors, elders, ministry leaders and church members for inspiration, training and reflection on the importance of planting new Seventh-day Adventist congregations in unentered areas.
Story by LaTasha Hewitt
Story by Lauren Esveld
This year’s career fair at Spencerville Adventist Academy (SAA) embraced the theme, “I Will Go,” echoing the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s strategic focus for the 2020–2025 quinquennium. With a mission to inspire students to utilize their God-given spiritual gifts in witness and service for Christ, the event transcended traditional career guidance by weaving purpose and faith into the fabric of professional aspirations.
Story by Tamyra Horst
“Before coming to Blue Mountain Academy (BMA), I had a Bible and went to church, but I didn’t really like either of those things,” shares Malachi Christiansen. “I would go to church and not even listen. I would just long for the time I wasn’t at church.”