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Up From the Ordinary, a virtual spring women’s retreat, inspired women from across the North Pacific Union Conference and the world.  Up From the Ordinary was sponsored by the women’s ministry departments from both the Upper Columbia Conference and Alaska Conference. It featured music and more from Walla Walla University, Walla Walla University Church and [...]

When Washington Conference announced plans for hybrid camp meeting, there was a range of reactions. From sorrow in not gathering together to confusion about what these hybrid plans would look like and a willingness to try something new. The hybrid model sent a broadcast signal from Puyallup Adventist Church to 32 different church host sites [...]

As a kid, I loved making candied apples with my family each fall. As the weather turned cooler we'd gather the ingredients and make these special treats. There was just one problem. They were always so hard to eat.  I discovered a solution to the mess: candied apple slices! These are fun and easy to [...]

Beatitudes and Fruits of the Spirit Crossword Puzzle Across 5) Blessed are the __________, for they will be called children of God.

One source of experience that Walla Walla University students turn to to obtain skills needed for real-world workplace environments is summer internships. More than 40 WWU students participated in unique internship opportunities placed around the country.

One of the highlights of being a Pathfinder is the opportunity to join other clubs at a variety of conference, union and global events. Pathfinders experience being a part of something much bigger by making friends and forming connections with those beyond their club alone. In April, the Upper Columbia Conference Pathfinder Teen Retreat was [...]

During a typical week at Gladstone Camp Meeting, "Gladstone Today" features daily new story videos from around the camp ground. This year, with pandemic restrictions not allowing large gatherings at the camp, the crew was inspired to hit the road. “Gladstone Today's" On the Road broadcasted live from a new location each night with hosts Jonathan Russell [...]

Leaders often talk of the importance of letting the next generation take on leadership roles in the church. However, in my experience as a young child and as a leader, it tends to be more talk than action.  It is a challenge to hand over leadership to young people. With change comes mistakes and differences [...]

"If you are repentant, it means that you love. And if you love, you already belong to God." — Fyodor Dostoevsky At the root of all that is wrong with religion is a false and ugly image of God. If we believe that God’s love is conditional or that He won’t come back for us [...]