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.

Learn More

Come together as part of the Columbia Union family August 6 at noon for a special time of prayer. The Allegheny West Conference team will be leading the prayer time and sharing exciting updates about Pentecost 2025, with a special focus on how the youth are getting involved. We will also lift our hearts in prayer for our students and educators as they gear up to head back to school.

How to Join
Participate in Zoom (Meeting ID 968 9736 8736, Passcode: 803677); Facebook or YouTube to be part of this prayer event.

Parkersburg Academy Cultivates Spiritual Atmosphere, Mountain View Conference, Pentacost 2025, Hispanic Ministries, Walter Cardenas

Story by Liz Bailey

Through intentional effort and strategic planning, the staff at Parkersburg Academy (PA) in West Virginia has been dedicated to cultivating a more vibrant spiritual environment by introducing God and nurturing the relationship of each student with Jesus. It is noteworthy that 70 percent of PA's student body comes from families who are not affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.