This year, Upper Columbia Conference launched a new approach for camp meeting. Rather than one large event, this year UCC hosted six regional camp meetings in northeastern Washington, Spokane Valley, Tri-Cities, Walla Walla Valley, Wenatchee and Yakima.In 2023, UCC conducted several surveys about the future of camp meeting. A key finding was that while 55% of [...]
As a parent to two kids, both of whom are now teens, it has always been my priority to help develop my kids’ character. A strong Christian character — taught and modeled to kids — helps them learn self-discipline and personal growth and is the foundation for their future success and well-being. Parents, we know that [...]
Have you ever lost a book or piece of paper in your house? You search and search for it, but just can’t find it so you finally give up. Then one day you are cleaning a shelf or under furniture, and there it is. However, now that piece of paper is covered in dust. You have [...]
Upper Columbia Conference is preparing to launch a bold new initiative this fall, inviting thousands to take part in an exciting short-term adventure with God. As part of UCC’s broader Serve One More movement, the new project — called Kingdom Assignments — seeks to mobilize believers of all ages to invest in creative, Spirit-led service across [...]
The Holy Spirit can give us things to say — like encouraging words, truth or comfort — just like a megaphone helps someone be heard more clearly.You’ll need:A sheet of construction paper (8.5 inches by 11 inches)Markers, crayons or colored pencilsScissorsTape or glue stickColor and DecorateOn a blank sheet of construction paper, draw or write [...]
Good books have a way of finding us when we need them most, offering reassurance, fresh spiritual insight and even unexpected friendships.Several years ago, when tragedy struck our home and we were buried in grief, our pastor, recalling her own seasons of sorrow, recommended reading the Gethsemane chapter in The Desire of Ages.The words on [...]
Russian- and Ukrainian-speaking Adventist churches across the Pacific Northwest gathered on Sabbath, May 17, 2025, for the long-awaited return of their beloved Choral Festival — now in its fourth season. First launched in 2018, the festival ran annually until 2020, when it was interrupted by the pandemic. After a multi-year pause, it was joyfully revived this [...]
Oregon Conference Latino/Hispanic ministries hosted its annual RED Jovenes for Adventist Latino youth and young adults in April, drawing some 200 young attendees from churches across the region. Levy Laureano, Hillsboro, Forest Grove and Beaverton Hispanic district youth pastor, led the programming focused on fostering genuine relationships with God, self, family and church community while [...]
Luke Palau, Walla Walla University junior aviation major, recently earned third place in National Student Auditions, an annual singing competition sponsored by National Association of Teachers of Singing. Competing in the musical theater category, Palau placed in the top three out of 15 national semifinalists during the live rounds held in Philadelphia.NSA begins each winter [...]
Amid the noise and chaos of daily life, it can be hard to know when to speak up and when to stay silent. Sometimes, a single question or action can reveal the power of your voice. This story isn’t just about military training or personal mistakes. It’s about discovering how to find your voice amid [...]
