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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Church Leaders Receive 'Alive In Jesus' Training

Local church Children Ministries leaders receive training in new Alive in Jesus curriculum. Photo by Jamal Franklyn

Story by Keisha Bone

Churches across the Allegheny West Conference gathered for the inaugural Alive in Jesus Sabbath School training Sept. 6–7. Sponsored by the conference’s Children’s Ministries Department, this event introduced the new curriculum, which will replace the Gracelink curriculum. Participants explored the curriculum’s core pillars: grace, character development, and mission. The Alive in Jesus curriculum aims to cultivate a faith-filled life, emphasizing the Bible as a trustworthy source.

Excelling at Excellence

Story by John Sackett

In healthcare, everything we do has profound significance. Often, there is just one chance to get something right with no opportunity for a redo. And it is no exaggeration to say that performing our work to the very highest safety and quality standards can mean the difference between life and death. So how do we ensure we excel in our work?