Forty-five conference-level children’s ministry leaders and presenters from six Pacific Northwest conferences were among the first to explore and experience the training for the new Alive in Jesus Bible curriculum for children.The orientation marks the initial phase of training in preparation for the 2025 launch of the babies and beginners age-division curriculum.“Alive in Jesus is [...]
On Jan. 13, 2024, a gathering of 305 people braved the cold and snow to convene at Federal Way Performing Arts and Entertainment Center for Days of Celebration, hosted by Washington Conference regional ministries.The event spanned two days, encompassing Friday night vespers, Sabbath School, church service, afternoon workshops and a Sabbath vespers program. Distinguished speakers, [...]
Image Edward Woods III presented on Adventism's roots in social justice. Credit Lacey Stecker Image Carmela Monk-Crawford taught Days of Celebration attendees the importance of communicating your message effectively. Credit Lacey Stecker Image Cryston Josiah provided biblical evidence that Christians should get involved in social justice. Credit Lacey Stecker Image Jerome Hurst proposed different methods [...]
Have you ever wanted to read through the entire Bible? Many set this goal to read through the Bible at least once in their life; others set out to do it as a New Year’s resolution.During the 2022 Vision Summit, Upper Columbia Conference added an initiative to its Serve One More strategic plan for UCC [...]
The first of four presidential search phases to name the 24th president of Walla Walla University has begun. FaithSearch Partners, a supporting firm, will conduct several meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 and Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at WWU’s College Place campus to meet with key stakeholder groups to document expectations, needs and other information [...]
The Granger Church prayer committee desired to foster a greater sense of community, gratitude and spiritual connection within their church family and decided to host an International Day of Prayer program. Marcie Duim and Allyson Williams, prayer leaders, orchestrated a thoughtful sequence of prayer, scripture readings and a devotional story for the Nov. 12, 2023 [...]
A special Sabbath service at Tillamook Adventist Church on Nov. 11, 2023 capped a year-long 50th anniversary celebration of Adventist healthcare in Tillamook, Oregon. The word “community” reverberated among the current and previous hospital employees who gathered to reminisce and celebrate. “What has happened at this hospital has taken everyone pulling together,” said one employee.“When I lost my son, this place became my [...]
Most of the time, Alaska isn’t the first place on your mind when you think of a spring mission trip. However, Aaron Payne, Columbia Adventist Academy chaplain, has convinced many students that it makes for a great adventure.This year's March trip was the fourth trip since 2015. Each mission trip has included a week of [...]
Most of the time, Alaska isn’t the first place on your mind when you think of a spring mission trip. However, an Alaska-loving Columbia Adventist Academy chaplain, Aaron Payne, has convinced many students that it makes for a great adventure. This year's trip in March will be the fourth trip since beginning in 2015. The [...]
When I was 7 years old, we started attending a small church on the Lummi Nation reservation in Whatcom County. We drove 55 minutes each Saturday morning to attend the church that was recently built on my mom’s reservation. My parents, Brian and Nina Cladoosby, were both committed to breaking cycles of generational trauma to [...]
