Stories & Commentaries
Box Office Hit Film on Creation Now on Netflix
On February 23, "Is Genesis History?" was listed as the most attended movie in United States theaters, with more than 143,000 people attending the showings of the creation film. The film had encore showings in the U.S., as well as a debut in Canada.
Voices Are Raised for Freedom at the 15th Annual Religious Liberty Dinner
More than 150 diplomats, religious liberty advocates, and guests gathered on June 1 for the 15th annual Religious Liberty Dinner held in the Religious Freedom Center of the Newseum Institute in Washington, D.C. The annual event is held to celebrate and bring attention to a central human right: the freedom of religion or belief.
Our Moment in History
“Jesus.” For three and a half years the name inspired hope, love, warmth, and gratitude, but literally overnight that name suddenly became charged with political implications.
This Little Bike of Mine--Boy Uses Passion and Energy for Greater Good
Sean Bernardo is like many other 10-year-old boys. He enjoys playing video games, he is sometimes annoyed by his two younger sisters, and he loves sports: basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming, and pretty much any activity that lets him burn off his energy.
John Freeman, Founder of Maranatha, Passes Away
The Maranatha family mourns the loss of founder John Freeman, who passed away at the age of 95 on May 22, 2017.
Youth and Young Adults Put Words Into Action in Rochester, New York
More than 450 people participated in the 2017 Atlantic Union Compassion Rally held in Rochester, New York, on March 24-25. Volunteers participated in 24 projects spread throughout the city.
Southwestern Adventist University Receives Major Gift From Marti Foundation
Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, Texas, is grateful to receive a major gift from the Marti Foundation towards the Larry R. Moore Nursing and Administration Building.
Pacific Union College Announces New President
Robert A. Cushman Jr., Ph.D., has been selected as the president of Pacific Union College (PUC) in Angwin, California. Cushman will be the 23rd president in the institution’s 135-year history.
ACS Disaster Response Helps Tornado, Flood Victims
A sudden downpour on April 29-30, 2017, resulted in significant flooding in Missouri. Kansas and Arkansas were also affected. Approximately 1,000 homes sustained damage (some were completely destroyed); and several roads, property, and businesses have also been devastated by the natural disaster.
Sabbath School Matters: Shaping Its Future in North America
A group of Sabbath School practitioners, curricula developers, media producers, university professors, and conference, union, and division youth and young adult ministries directors met on May 9-11, 2017, to discuss what many are seeing as a crisis in Earliteen, Youth, and Young Adult Sabbath School across the North American Division.