Story by Anthony Chornes II
The Panthers Pathfinder Club from the Ephesus church in Columbus, Ohio, was featured in the December 2025 New Americans magazine issue, earning recognition for their commitment to service, inclusivity and community engagement across the Columbus area.
Story by Adventist HealthCare
Adventist HealthCare is proud to announce a new Pharmacy Technician Training Program – a triple-win initiative that helps alleviate a national shortage of pharmacy techs, empowers professional development and builds a strong pipeline of candidates to meet the needs of Adventist HealthCare patients and providers.
The six-week program is designed to hire and train retail pharmacy technicians to expand their skills in order to work with a broader range of medicines, compound sterile and IV medications, assist with medical history documentation, participate in clinical rounds, and collaborate with the healthcare team. The pharmacy techs are then positioned to strengthen patient care and also help optimize health outcomes after patients return to their homes.
Story by Everett Wiles
The Washington Adventist University Board of Trustees voted overwhelmingly to move forward with Vision 2030, a bold strategic redevelopment initiative that will modernize the University’s 122-year-old campus and secure its financial sustainability for the next century.
The Board approved the Administration’s recommendation to engage Takoma Park Development Partners to begin developing a comprehensive 21st Century master plan for campus-adjacent properties, including the former Washington Adventist Hospital site.
Columbia Union Conference leadership will continue hosting monthly Online Prayer Meetings in 2026. Join us on Facebook and YouTube at noon every first Wednesday of the month.
Join the May meeting via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/4109973665?pwd=bHJPcnFkczJYNkRuVDVCaUl2RUFrUT09&omn=99043790135
Dial: 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 410 997 3665
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On March 14, 62 Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) teams participated in the Columbia Union Conference PBE event. Here are the results. (Read our article here!)
First Place
Allegheny East Conference
Community SDAC of Englewood Falcons Thrivin 5
Filipino-American Oxon Hill Oxen Warriors
Genesis Jaguars
Miracle City Knights 1
Muungano Shining Lions Zion Redeemed
Story by V. Michelle Bernard / Photos by Kelly Coe
As members gathered for the Columbia Union Conference’s quarterly Executive Committee meeting, they heard reports of mission in action from across the Columbia Union.
In his worship thought, Stephen Lee, president of the New Jersey Conference, shared, “Everything we do is an act of worship.”
Story by Potomac Conference Staff
Potomac Conference’s Takoma Academy in Takoma Park, Md., recently hosted the Mid-Atlantic Adventist Robotics Qualifying Event for the FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) Championship.
The Potomac Conference, TA and Adventist Robotics partnered to hold the event, bringing together Seventh-day Adventist middle school robotics teams from across the Mid-Atlantic states within the Columbia Union to showcase their innovation, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Pathfinders from across the Columbia Union Conference are gathering March 14 for the Columbia Union Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE). Please note this event is not open to the public.
Follow the Visitor’s TikTok, Facebook and Instagram accounts to see where your local club places, as well as photos and videos of the fun!
We will also place the placements here when the event is over!
Story by Jerry Woods
WGTS 91.9 listeners gave from the heart again by sponsoring children in Haiti during a recent Micah Tyler concert in Virginia. For the last few years, WGTS has worked side by side with Holistic Haitian Alliance (HHA) to support the Kay Anj Village in Haiti.
For three years the station helped to raise money for HHA by rappelling off the top of a hotel in Tysons Corner, Virginia, for an event called “Over the Edge.” This year, the two organizations decided to do a benefit concert instead.
Story by Nathan Moravetz
Teaching has always been a big part of my life. My mom, grandma and sister were teachers, so, growing up, I wanted to model after them. Later, I spent five summers working at summer camp and came to realize that the most rewarding part for me was being a positive influence on young people.
After my first two years of college, I took a year off to be a student missionary, working as a boys’ dean in Michigan. But I yearned to serve overseas. One day, my friends and I started a conversation about being teachers on the island of Yap, and before we knew it, we were serving on the small island in the Pacific Ocean.