Who We Are, How We Serve

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.

Mission Values Priorities

We Believe

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.

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Where to Watch a Livestream of Believe the Promise International Camporee

Want to watch a livestream of "Believe the Promise" International Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming? Nightly meetings will be shown, starting August 6, at around 6 MDT (9:45 EDT). WATCH HERE. (Note: The August 10 programs have been canceled).

 

"Believe the Promise" International 2024 Camporee takes place in in Gillette, Wyoming, August 5-11. What do you need to know about the event?

Can I Attend if I Haven't Purchased a Ticket?
All people entering the campgrounds must have a ticket. Find more information about the purchasing process here.

Adventist HealthCare is Topping the Charts in Trustiness

Story by Adventist HealthCare

Adventist HealthCare has been named one of Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America for 2024 – one of only 10 hospitals and healthcare systems in the U.S. to receive this prestigious recognition!

The honor was announced this spring after an analysis by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The rankings are based in part on independent surveys and social listening research that examines the trust levels that companies have with their employees, customers and communities.

Art Inspired by Life: The Healing Hands of ICU

Story by Catherine Morris

Passersby in the ICU at Kettering Health’s Soin Medical Center may notice artwork hanging on the wall. A painting of a colorful tree that is—at a closer look—made of something unique: medication bottlecaps.

A small plaque at the bottom notes that the art is called “The Healing Hands of ICU.” What many may not realize is the art was created by someone in that same unit: Molly Brodess, charge nurse leader.

A Journey to ICU

A hospital stay at a young age motivated Molly to find a career where she could help others heal. She started as a nursing assistant in 2012, then worked her way to becoming a nurse.