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From the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church: An Appeal for Human Dignity and Decency

There are many in the United States who are afraid for their futures, and for the lives of family members. As a Christian denomination in the U.S., the Seventh-day Adventist Church supports the rights of all persons, no matter their country of origin the equal rights provided in the U.S. Constitution and fair treatment as immigrants and refugees in this country.

As members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, we believe that “we are all equal in Christ, who by one Spirit has bonded us into one fellowship with Him and with one another; we are to serve and be served without partiality or reservation” (Fundamental Belief No. 14).

New Jersey Conference Youth Leaders Gather for Training

Youth and young adult leaders from the New Jersey Conference worship together at a 2025 training event.

Story by New Jersey Conference Staff

Nearly 700 youth and young adult leaders from across the New Jersey Conference (NJC) and beyond recently gathered at Tranquility Camp in Andover to be trained and equipped with the skills needed to be more effective in their respective ministries. This almost doubles the number of attendees from the previous year.

Evangelistic Meetings Bring Hope to Harrisburg

Story by Lahai McKinnie, First Lady, Hillside Church

The Hillside church in Harrisburg, Pa., recently hosted a tent revival titled, “Hope for Today,” which resulted in 74 new members through baptism and profession of faith.

Arise and Rebuild Initiative Strengthens Churches

Story by Tamyra Horst

“Our church had weathered over the years,” says Jonathan D’ugo, pastor of the Berwick church. “Paint had chipped and peeled. Wood frames around windows and doors were rotting. Cement eroded, making the church look bad and creating an unsafe structure.”

Children Learn About the Future at VBS

VBS leaders (in blue) teach about the character traits—truth and trusting—that Daniel and his friends relied on in Babylon.

Story by Sarah Abell

Have you ever wondered how to teach children about the future? “Dare to Be” Vacation Bible School (VBS)—a fun, interactive approach to the dreams of Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel—was recently hosted by the three churches in Mountain View Conference's Buckhannon district: Buckhannon, Parsons and Braxton.

Kettering Health Expanding and Investing in Wilmington

Story by Kettering Health Staff

Projected to fully open by late 2026, Kettering Health Wilmington will double the current facility’s footprint to around 71,000 square feet. The expanded facility is a more than $90 million investment in the health and well-being of Wilmington and the surrounding region. Kettering Health Wilmington will augment the current facility’s primary care services with hospital beds, surgical services, emergency care, specialty care, full-service imaging and infusion for cancer treatment.

Trust is a Must

Editorial by John Sackett

People often check Yelp before going to a restaurant, read reviews before making a purchase and talk to family or friends before selecting a movie. We are accustomed to having many perspectives in addition to our own impressions – even when making relatively minor choices.

Southern California Conference Responds to the January 2025 Wildfires

This article was reposted from the North American Division website.

Let's Pray!

Story by Ricardo Bacchus

Looking for more opportunities to pray?

1. Join the Columbia Union Online Prayer Meeting at noon the first Wednesday of each month, as leaders and members gather to pray for the Pentecost 2025 movement and share requests and praises.

2. Implement the “Prayer Focus” in the 2025 Columbia Union Calendar to help shape your prayers. Use the remaining space to create your own prayer list.

Divine Dialogue

By Ricardo Bacchus

Whether God says yes, no, or wait, He always answers our prayers. Three Columbia Union Conference members share stories on how God responded to their requests:

When God Said ‘Yes’

On a Sunday afternoon in Hagerstown, Md., I drove my daughters to a local park to play basketball. When I returned to the car, I noticed the passenger side window had been broken into and my purse stolen. Out of everything I lost, my phone was the most important to me.