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Southern California Conference Responds to the January 2025 Wildfires
A series of fires erupted in southern California on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, amid extremely dry and windy weather conditions. As of January 9 the death toll is seven; thousands of homes have been destroyed. The largest blaze, the Pacific Palisades Fire, is now considered the most destructive in Los Angeles City history. This release contains information about what the Southern California Conference is doing to respond immediately to the crisis caused by the fires.
Walla Walla University Theology Students Intern Across North Pacific Union Conference
The North Pacific Union summer ministerial internship is a wonderful opportunity for Walla Walla University (WWU) theology and religious studies majors interested in pastoral ministry. Through this 10-week program, students earn full-time practical experience under the mentorship of skilled North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) pastors, strengthening their understanding of what pastoral careers look like.
Andrews University Receives Major Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Andrews University has received a grant of $6,326,735 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Ministry in Rural Areas and Small Towns Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to provide resources to help churches in rural areas and small towns enhance the vitality of their ministries and strengthen the leadership of the pastors and lay leaders who guide them.
More Than One
Many people turn to social media to cope with feelings of loneliness, but there is ongoing debate on the health impacts. Some find that the digital space helps to connect with family and friends, while others experience greater feelings of loneliness the more time they spend in the digital world. How can both be true?
2022 Growing Together Cohort Launches Virtually
The 2022 Growing Together Cohort launched with nearly 150 leaders from 40 different churches across the North American Division (NAD) attending the virtual summit. Growing Together is about intentionally reaching out to youth and young adults with acceptance, grace, and the love of Jesus. It’s about changing the culture in our Adventist churches.
AdventHealth Breaks Ground on Emergency Room, Part of Renewed Alliance with Walt Disney World
AdventHealth broke ground today, March 8, 2022, on its emergency room located at Flamingo Crossings Town Center, which will bring emergency care and an enhanced patient experience for Walt Disney World Resort guests, cast members and the Central Florida community.
Season Six of the PBS Show, "Life on the Line," Now Available to Stream
The sixth season of the documentary TV series "Life on the Line" is now available to stream online through PBS, bringing some of the unseen stories of the pandemic into focus.
Andrews University STEM Division to Host “Mission: Invent 2022”
In July of this year, Andrews University’s STEM division will host the conclusion of the first “Mission: Invent,” an initiative encouraging the development of innovation and entrepreneurship in K–12 Seventh-day Adventist students in the U.S. and Canada.