The Columbia Union Conference coordinates the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s work in the Mid-Atlantic United States, where 140,000 members worship in 843 congregations. We provide administrative support to eight conferences; two healthcare networks; 100 early childhood, elementary and secondary schools; a liberal arts university; a health sciences college; a dozen community services centers; 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.
We are living through an unprecedented time, and while we are not immune to the impact of the coronavirus, we know that we serve an almighty God who sees, who cares and who is an ever-present help in times of trouble. As we journey this crisis together, we are in contact with the leaders of our conferences and institutions, and we are united in our commitment to do all we can to reduce the spread of the virus and help people in our communities. Please join us in praying for an end to COVID-19, and for the health care givers, first responders and other frontline workers who are working tirelessly to save lives.
At this time, our office remains closed to the public, until further notice. Please reach out to members of our administrative and ministry teams, and we will respond as quickly as possible.
Watch 'Protecting Your Mental Health Like an Olympian," Friday, October 22, 7 p.m.
We’re collectively feeling the weight of the pandemic, tension in the world and everyday stress. What can we do to find healing in what seems to-be an out-of-control world?
Join us on Friday, October 22 at 7 p.m., as we consider how Adventists relate and respond to today’s news through a spiritual lens.
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Today, Rick Remmers, executive secretary of the Columbia Union Conference, accepted a call to the North American Division (NAD) to serve with President G. Alexander Bryant as assistant to the president.
“Following weeks of prayerful consideration, I have sensed the Lord’s leading,” says Remmers. “I will finish up the round of fall meetings taking place and make the transition at the end of the year.”
Columbia Union President Dave Weigley, says, “It’s been a pleasure working with Rick. He has been a real blessing to our union, and though he will be missed, I think the division has made a wise choice.”
Story by Jerry Woods
WGTS 91.9 listeners joined together to keep the ministry fully funded during the recent Fall Fundraiser. Close to 3,000 listeners gave a total of 110-percent in donations to meet the fundraising goal and to keep the station running strong for the next six months.
Story by Kettering Health Staff
Thomas Graham has joined Kettering Health as senior vice president and chief innovation and transformation officer. Graham is a world-renowned orthopedic hand surgeon, health care executive, author, inventor and entrepreneur.
As senior vice president and chief innovation and transformation officer, Graham will focus on defining and translating the creative, innovative culture established in the spirit of Kettering Health’s namesake, Charles F. Kettering, and ensuring Kettering Health continues to deliver advanced, high-quality care to those they serve.
Story by Sierra Breanna