The Columbia Union Conference, established in 1907 to coordinate the Seventh-day Adventist Church's work in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, is part of the worldwide Protestant denomination of 23 million members in more than 212 countries. At the union level, we connect and provide administrative leadership, governance and support services to our conferences, schools, health care networks and ministries. Each year, our organizations sponsor programs and projects that address human needs, improve quality of life and introduce people to Jesus. Read our Mission, Values and Priorities.
God is love, power, and splendor—and God is a mystery. His ways are far beyond us, but He still reaches out to us. God is infinite yet intimate, three yet one,
all-knowing yet all-forgiving.
Story by Evan Knott
The Living Word church in Glen Burnie, Md., in partnership with Priority Partners—a Johns Hopkins-affiliated organization that works to provide accessible health care in Maryland—recently held an inauguration ceremony for a new community food cupboard (pictured). Living Word is the 10th pantry location as part of the Priority Partners Cupboard Project.
Story by Francis Tuffour
During a recent Ohio Conference Workers’ Meeting, the administrative team officially launched Ignite Ohio—a bold, statewide initiative designed to inspire revival, foster reformation and mobilize churches for frontline mission in 2026. Spanning the entire year, the movement will culminate in a coordinated evangelistic effort, with more than 20 churches across Ohio conducting simultaneous proclamation series from September 19–26.
Story by Adventist HealthCare Staff
To strengthen exceptional care and safety for patients, Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation implemented the CareAI smart technology in inpatient rooms.
The platform will assist clinicians in monitoring and communicating with patients remotely through an integration with the television in their rooms.
Story by Angela Peach
When Nico Chaij (’15) was a high school student at Spring Valley Academy, he was drawn to God, but not necessarily to ministry. To him, ministry was something only truly holy people could do. And yet, his love of learning led him to study the Bible deeply. He also found joy in his roles as junior class pastor and, later, Student Council’s religious vice president (student chaplain). He helped lead a Bible study on the book of Ruth and enjoyed the thrill of helping people find deeper meaning in familiar stories. But a career in ministry? Surely not.
Story by Tami Horst