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 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 sharing and training members to share the gospel prior to the second coming of Christ.
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.
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:
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.
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.