The Columbia Union Conference coordinates the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s work in the Mid-Atlantic United States, where 150,000 members worship in 860 congregations. We provide administrative support to eight conferences; two healthcare networks; 81 early childhood, elementary and secondary schools; a liberal arts university; a health sciences college; a 49 community services centers; 8 camps; 5 book and health food stores and a radio station.
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 Lori Futcher, Adventist News Network
For many Seventh-day Adventists, when they think of a General Conference (GC) session, music is one of the first things that comes to mind. Carefully curated and globally representative, the music featured throughout the event adds depth, beauty, and cultural richness to the experience—reflecting the worldwide church it serves.
Story by Jhoana Mortera, Adventist News Network
While delegates at the 62nd General Conference Session meet to discuss the future of the church for the next five years, something powerful is happening across the hall. Youth Lab is a space where young people are not just listening, they're taking part in the mission.
Story by Royston Philbert, Adventist News Network
At the bustling exhibit hall of the 2025 General Conference Session, a serene corner offers something more than pamphlets and product samples—it offers hope, healing, and a renewed vision of wellness rooted in the Adventist message.
The Wholistic Health Experience exhibit is drawing delegates and visitors alike into a space where the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s commitment to whole-person healing takes center stage.
Story by Lauren Davis
On July 7, 2025, at the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session in St. Louis, delegates voted to amend Church Manual Chapter 10, “Nominating Committee and the Election Process,” to clarify the distinct role and responsibilities of a church’s nominating committee.
The committee’s primary function is to recommend individuals for service, not to elect them. The amendment also specifies that the pastor, who chairs the committee, works with the treasurer to determine the eligibility of nominees for church office.
The motion read: