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.
Last year, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) unveiled its "Thank You Healthcare Community" Forever stamp, recognizing the courage, resilience and sacrifice of healthcare workers across the country--including Michele Brashear, RN, from Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Story by Debra Anderson
The Potomac Conference announces the election of John Nixon, Jr., as its new vice president for Pastoral Ministries. Nixon, a seasoned minister and leader, brings a wealth of experience, a heart for service and a proven ability to lead with precision and care.
Nixon’s journey in ministry has demonstrated a deep commitment to pastoral excellence. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology from Oakwood University (Ala.), and later earned a Master of Divinity in 2004 and a Doctor of Ministry in 2013 on the campus of Andrews University (Mich.).
Story by Iris Argueta
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is responding to the aftermath of a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, March 28, at approximately 12:50 local time. The earthquake’s epicenter was located near the city of Sagaing, in central Myanmar, affecting multiple regions, including Mandalay, Naypitaw, Sagaing, Magway, and Southern Shan. Since the initial quake, at least 40 aftershocks of varying magnitudes have rocked the region.
Story by Rebecca Ingle
Kettering College’s interprofessional education (IPE) simulation center team recently held an all-day disaster simulation event for senior nursing students to offer them insight into the protocol of a mass casualty event. The event is part of Kettering College’s nursing curriculum to allow students the chance to learn critical skills for disaster response and patient care, while being surrounded by chaos.
Editorial by Lillian Torres
This editorial was published in the Pennsylvania Conference devotional, Back to the Altar. To order a copy, visit paconference.org/devotional-book.
My first Sabbath experience at the Morris Park Seventh-day Adventist Church in Bronx, N.Y., impacted my life for eternity. Listening to the sermon, I knew I had found the right church. My journey to understanding the Sabbath was gradual, but as I slowly grasped its significance, the Sabbath became a solemn and holy experience.