Stories & Commentaries

About Stories & Commentaries

From time to time, the North American Division shares commentaries on issues and/or events important to Adventists in this division. We also publish stories, which sometimes include interviews and features, to inspire our leaders and members.

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At The eHuddle, Attendees Engage in Evangelistic Leadership Visioning

The eHuddle, a gathering for evangelistic leadership visioning for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, kicked off its second year on February 27, 2017, in Orlando, Florida.

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Washington Adventist University's WGTS 91.9 Teams Up with Compassion International

Washington Adventist University’s WGTS 91.9 FM radio station recently teamed up with Compassion International to host a Day of Compassion event.

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Michigan Conference ACS and Christian Record Services, Inc. Partner for Winter Blind Camp

Nineteen blind camp participants from locations across the United States arrived at winter blind camp at Camp Au Sable on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

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From Other to Brother: Reaching Out to Refugees and to Our Muslim Neighbors

The past few weeks have been confusing for the refugee community, especially for those coming from the Middle East. It is unclear how the travel ban would be implemented; and many refugees suddenly felt linked to terrorism even though the data shows otherwise.

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"Is This Thing On?" Facebook Live Event to be Held at Union College

In a first, Adventist church leaders in North America will meet with students gathered at Union College to answer questions via audience and social media during a Facebook Live event on March 14, 2017.

Film on Desmond Doss's Life Receives Two Academy Awards

“Hacksaw Ridge,” a film that tells the story of Desmond T. Doss, the Seventh-day Adventist army medic who became the first conscientious objector to win the Congressional Medal of Honor, won two Oscars at the 89th Academy Awards on February 26.

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Southern Alumni Premiere Docudrama about Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Several alumni of Southern Adventist University’s School of Visual Art and Design took on key roles in a recent film about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, "Come Before Winter."

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La Sierra University To Collect 1,000 Pairs of Shoes for Souls in Need

Sneakers, boots, sandals, and other types of shoes in various colors lined the steps leading to the sanctuary platform at La Sierra University Church in Riverside, California, on Jan. 26, a cornucopia of footwear that will soon protect the soles of those in need.

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Southwestern Adventist University Breaks Ground on New Building

Southwestern Adventist University (SWAU) broke ground on the new Larry R. Moore Nursing and Administration Building during a special ceremony at 12 noon on Feb. 21, 2017.

Oakwood University President to Attend Special Meetings in Washington, D.C.

On Feb. 6, 2017, I had an important conversation with Cheryl Smith, our United Negro College Fund (UNCF) senior vice-president for Public Policy & Government Affairs, regarding the president's planned agenda for higher education.