Upper Columbia Conference welcomed Sandi Bowman as the new Adventist Book Center manager in November 2023. Bowman was voted to serve in this position during the 2023 UCC Constituency Session in September. “I am excited to be a part of UCC and serving in the ABC,” shared Bowman. “Literature is a very important ministry, and I [...]
On Jan. 1, 2024, Mike Dauncey — better known as just "Dauncey" — will join Oregon Conference as director of a new department, community engagement. Working alongside the outreach ministries team, Dauncey comes uniquely qualified for this new role. Dauncey has spent the past 10 years deeply involved in innovative community service initiatives, including the [...]
Our church in Oak Harbor, Washington, rented a space along with other vendors and organizations to have a community events exhibit booth. We gave out a wide variety of books and magazines, as well as free water to anyone interested. Many people came by our booth and we had many good conversations as they took whatever [...]
You all probably know where the title of this article came from. It is the title of the theme song of Walt Disney’s Pinocchio, the 1940 animated hit film. The opening verse was sung by the character Jiminy Cricket and is quite memorable: “When you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are [...]
With 50 million copies sold, not only is Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" the best-selling Christmas song of all time, it's also the best-selling single ever, according to Guinness World Records. Though it was written for a musical that eventually became the classic flick Holiday Inn, the song has a sad backstory too. It was written by Irving Berlin, a Russian-born [...]
In October 2023, a diverse group of individuals gathered at Sunset Lake Camp to embark on a transformative Emotional Freedom Retreat. This unique nine-day program was carefully designed to guide a dozen participants on a journey towards emotional resilience and equip them with invaluable tools to effectively manage stress and life's challenges. One of the [...]
Walla Walla University students attended Week of Worship Oct. 2–6, 2023. The theme was “In My Feelings” delivered by Andres Beccai, Walla Walla University Church pastor. Week of Worship is a quarterly tradition that aims to bring WWU closer to its center — God. Every morning throughout the week, classes paused and students filled the [...]
Adventure Camporee was the best way to describe the 2023 Upper Columbia Conference Pathfinder Camporee. The weekend began as 470 Pathfinders, staff and coordinators from 21 clubs gathered at Sheridan Meadows just outside of Republic, Washington. “This weekend wasn’t your typical gathering; it was an epic weekend of non-stop adventure and fun,” shared Richie Brower, [...]
My husband and I like creating goals, having checklists and planning. We’d like our kids to be able to set and keep goals as well. It’s important for personal spiritual growth. Getting the kids involved in their own goal-setting is important. Helping them create goals that are doable, measurable and achievable now will help them [...]
In late October 2023, Washington Conference women’s ministries orchestrated a transformative retreat, "You do ‘Eu,’ Boo," hosted amidst the serene backdrop of Sunset Lake Camp. The event served as a sanctuary for women, providing an invaluable opportunity to decompress, foster connections and rekindle spiritual relationships. At the core of the retreat was a compelling talk by [...]
