When I was young, my home life was difficult. My parents weren’t spiritual, nor did they have a religious affiliation. Longing for something I felt was lacking, I was curious about God’s existence. One day, my neighbor invited me to VBS.
Traditional methods of sharing the Seventh-day Adventist message still have their place, however, some members from the Columbia Union Conference are learning that being the “salt and light” can show up in different flavors—from pickleball and visual
art to the world of tabletop games.
Dawn Stem got introduced to pickleball by her work colleague Jay Alignay, a member of Chesapeake Conference's New Hope church in Fulton, Md., resulting in less screen time and better health.
Scott Kabel, who has ties to Pennsylvania Conference’s Blue Mountain Academy, hosts a blossoming weekly game night in Hawaii for church and community members.
Every year, the Columbia Union recognizes outstanding students at its senior academies with the Worthy Student Award. See who the 2023 recepients are here.
Camp meeting season is right around the corner. Use the online Visitor guide to find your favorite speaker or more information about online or in-person meetings around the Columbia Union.
With the 2023 summer season coming fast, it’s time to grab relaxing reads (and an app) for the beach and new ideas for healthy, light meals. We can help you find your next book or two.
In the May/June 2023 Columbia Union Visitor feature, we delve into what it’s like to raise children in less-than-ideal circumstances, how to fight against passive parenting, and what parents can do to help their kids define their faith.
