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.
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.
Story by V. Michelle Bernard
During today’s Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee meeting, Tim Bailey, newly re-elected Mountain View Conference president, shared a worship thought, encouraging committee members to keep their focus on sharing Jesus with others. Throughout the morning meeting, members heard reports and learned of new ways and initiatives to spread the gospel.
By Ricardo Bacchus
Camp meeting season is a time for relaxation, rejuvenation and relationships. With those three "Rs" in mind, find out what to expect at your 2024 local camp meeting, from speakers and seminars to musical performances and children's programming.
English: June 27–July 7
Hispanic: May 24–25
English: June 12–15
Story by Debra Anderson
Last Saturday afternoon, the Potomac Conference unveiled its new northern office building in Camp Springs, Md., a campus that sits on a hill. This ribbon-cutting event marked a significant milestone for the organization, especially for its DMV-based employees who have long awaited a local administrative hub. The opening ceremony, imbued with a sense of community and spiritual fervor, introduced a sprawling three-building campus designed to cater not only to administrative needs but also to foster extensive community and media outreach.
Story by Evan Knott
Mark Finley will be the featured speaker for Chesapeake Conference’s 2024 Camp Meeting, which will take place June 11–15 at Highland View Academy in Hagerstown, Md. Attendees can look forward to daily sessions with Finley, with a focus on experiencing hope and freedom through faith.