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Shiloh Partners With Local Police

June 18, 2024 by Web Administrator

The Shiloh church in Petersburg, Va., recently partnered with their local police department to serve the community. Together, they distributed clothes, food and literature outside the Community Policing Outreach Center. Shiloh volunteers also prayed with those who expressed interest.

Potomac Conference

Education

Takoma Academy Chorale to Participate in 2024 World Choir Games

June 18, 2024 by rbacchus

This July, the Takoma Academy Chorale will be traveling to New Zealand and Australia to minister in song and service and to participate in the 13th World Choir Games.

Pennsylvania Conference

New Hispanic Ministries Coordinator Joins Pennsylvania Conference

June 18, 2024 by rbacchus

The Pennsylvania Conference is excited to welcome Alberto Balio as the new Hispanic Ministries coordinator and pastor of the Reading Emmanuel Hispanic church.

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Image courtesy NAD Archives Statistics and Records

What was the Peoples Church in Washington, D.C.?

June 17, 2024 by vmbernard

Following the split of the Washington church congregation, Adventism’s foremost Black evangelist, Lewis C. Sheafe, preached a series of evangelistic meetings in 1902, held in a tent on 16th and R. Streets, NW. Sheafe empowered Black Adventists in D.C., forming “The People’s Church.”

Photo from North American Division Archives, Statistics and Records

Why Did the General Conference Move to Takoma Park?

June 13, 2024 by vmbernard

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Allegheny East Conference

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Stephen Richardson photographed the Pine Forge Academy Manor House.

George Washington Stayed on the Property of This Adventist Academy Land

June 13, 2024 by vmbernard

You may already be aware that in the 1940s, Pine Forge Academy (PFA) was established as an institution where Black students could attend high school without facing the racial problems plaguing schools in the South, but did you know it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places?

World Refugee Day: ADRA Shines a Spotlight on the Plight of Refugee Children and the Power of Education

June 12, 2024 by vmbernard

As the world prepares to observe World Refugee Day on June 20 and World Refugee Sabbath on June 15, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) reaffirms its commitment to bringing attention to the challenges faced by millions of families, women, and children forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, violence, and climate change.

Potomac Conference

Chaplains Recognized for Excellence

June 11, 2024 by Web Administrator

The United States Navy Chaplain Corps encompasses commissioned naval officers who serve as military chaplains within the Navy and the United States Marine Corps. Their primary objective is to foster the spiritual, religious, moral, and personal welfare of Department of the Navy personnel.

Education

Academy Prepares Present-Day Spiritual Leaders, Pine Forge Academy, Ja'Chin Holness, Stephen Richardson, The 361 Podcast, Christophe Whyte, Kory Douglas

Pine Forge Academy Prepares Present-Day Spiritual Leaders

June 11, 2024 by Web Administrator

In the halls of Pine Forge Academy (PFA), a vibrant atmosphere of spiritual growth permeates the campus, nurtured by the dedicated efforts of Ja’Chin Holness, PFA chaplain, and Stephen Richardson, PFA church pastor. Their mission? To equip students with the tools, understanding and fervor to spread their love for God to the world.

Ohio Conference

Education

Home and School volunteers help organize the international vegetarian food fair.

Volunteers 'Plug In' to Enrich Spring Valley Academy

June 11, 2024 by rbacchus

With more than 530 students this year, there are myriad opportunities for volunteers to “plug in” and work alongside SVA faculty and staff to enrich and encourage the students and better the school.