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Apply For a Versacare Catalyst Grant

Story by Versacare Staff

The Versafund Catalyst Grant program with funding up to $10,000 is now open year-round.

Grants are limited to applicants within the North American Division and InterAmerican Division of Seventh-day Adventists, and the project beneficiaries must be also located in the NAD or IAD.

Timeline

Grants are awarded in April, July, October, and January.

Eligibility

• Seventh-day Adventist denomination owned or operated entities
• Faith-based organizations and other non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church (e.g. Founder, CEO, President, or majority of the board are Seventh-day Adventist, or the primary beneficiaries are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church)

Highland View Academy Students Lead Week of Prayer

Singers Jimzen Manongdo, Braylen Sigulinsky, Matt Dela Paz and Dani Flores lead praise and worship during the student-led Week of Prayer.

Story by Rob Gettys

Late last year, Highland View Academy’s (HVA) student body chose the speakers for the upcoming student-led Week of Prayer (SWOP): freshmen Rehan Singh and Luanny Montes; sophomore Alba Dani Peguero; junior Jason Ashman; and senior Samoria Lock.

Students Celebrate World Heritage Chapel Series

Students Celebrate World Heritage Chapel Series, Lake Nelson Adventist Academy, Ghana, Jonathan Carrillo, Juliana Marson, John Pifer

Story by Ashley Peterson, Eighth-Grade Homeroom Teacher

America is known as “the great melting pot,” where people from around the world have become “one people.” This is something to be celebrated. Equally important is to acknowledge and celebrate the places from which we came.

Volunteers Needed for Messiah’s Mansion Project

Story by Eva Durbin, Outreach Coordinator

Do you have a heart for the sanctuary message? Is your youth group looking for a chance to apply their faith? Or do you have a desire to be a missionary but can’t travel far? Ohio Conference's Millersburg church is accepting volunteers ages 13 and older to assist them. Come be a missionary for a day or two between June 25–July 8 by volunteering to help with Messiah’s Mansion.

Executive Committee Members Agree: ‘It’s All About Jesus’

Celeste Blyden, Marcellus Robinson and Emmanuel Asiedu surround Gina Brown as she prepares to serve as president of Oakwood University.

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

“I’ve always loved a good challenge,” said Gina Brown, describing her recent trip, where she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.

During her worship thought at today’s Columbia Union Conference Executive Committee meeting, Brown, a committee member from the Allegheny East Conference, reminded members of the importance Seventh-day Adventist churches and schools have in participating and training members to share the gospel prior to the second coming of Christ.

Pennsylvania Camp Meeting 2025: Love Jesus and Magnify His Name

This year’s camp meeting will include powerful speakers, practical and relevant seminars, and the opportunity to love Jesus more and live a life that magnifies His name to others. Join the event on the beautiful Blue Mountain Academy campus, June 6-14, for this life-impacting week.

Worship Speakers
Eric Walsh, associate pastor of the County Life church (Texas), starts the week Friday evening by exploring the significance of Christ’s role as High Priest and its impact on end-time events.

Ron Halvorsen, Jr., senior pastor of the Collegedale University church (Tenn.), is the speaker for the first Sabbath morning and Saturday evening services through Tuesday evening.

Manassas Adventist Preparatory School Breaks Ground

photo by Cheri Achilles-Wong

Story by Debra Anderson

Potomac Conference's Manassas Adventist Preparatory School (MAPS) in Virginia has announced the groundbreaking of a new school facility on campus, set to begin in the winter of 2025. The project aims to enhance student learning by providing modern, interactive spaces that integrate advanced technology and experiential education.

The new facility will feature a state-of-the-art STEAM classroom, designed to foster creativity and hands-on learning. Additionally, outdoor learning spaces will offer students opportunities for naturebased activities and experiential learning beyond traditional classrooms.

Join New Jersey Conference's 2025 Camp Meeting: A Taste of Heaven

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Story by Eduardo Monteiro, Executive Secretary

The New Jersey Conference invites you to Camp Meeting 2025, a time of worship, renewal and fellowship in the serene beauty of Tranquility Camp in Andover. Under the theme, “A Taste of Heaven,” the conference will celebrate the unity, love and hope that define its faith as they come together to grow spiritually and strengthen their connection with God.

The conference is honored to welcome distinguished speakers who will share inspiring and transformative messages:

Kettering College Announces New Leadership

Story by Kettering College Staff

As the summer semester unfolds at Kettering College, it brings with it renewed energy, fresh opportunities, and a deep sense of purpose rooted in our mission to educate students for service, leadership, and lifelong learning.

This semester also marks a moment of transition in leadership.

What is the Columbia Union Conference?

Writing and reporting by V. Michelle Bernard, Michele Joseph, Alan Hecht, Monte Sahlin, Kelly Butler Coe, Taashi Rowe and Laverne Henderson. 

Many lifelong church members are unaware of the organizational structure and operations of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This article seeks to clarify the history, structure and role of the Columbia Union Conference and its members within the church.