Volunteer-led Garden Witnesses to its Community In 2018, Eleanor Hetke, Clark County Adventist Community Services Center director, invited Marilyn Puccinelli to develop a garden on the center's property to supplement other food and clothing given to clients who come for special assistance. Read more
Northwest Public Campus Ministry Launches Inaugural Event The Pacific Northwest is witnessing a significant boost in public campus ministry with the launch of Adventist Christian Fellowship activities in the region. Representatives from eight campuses are now equipped to establish a local chapter. Read more
Washington Churches Connect With Communities Over Mental Health Seeking to reach people outside their walls, more than 200 Adventist churches across North America, including several in Washington Conference, hosted the short mental health series MindFit this past spring. Read more
Journey Church Grows Through Community Connection Journey Adventist Church tried an experiment in the last 18 months with sermon-based small groups. The result? 44 baptisms with better discipleship connections and growth. Read more
NPUC Commits to Pentecost 2025 Evangelism Vision North Pacific Union executive committee has embraced the vision for Pentecost 2025, an evangelism initiative that seeks to encourage 3,000 evangelism proclamation meetings throughout North America. Read more
Pastor Commissioned as Navy Chaplain In June 2024, José Galvez from Oregon Conference was commissioned as a Navy chaplain — a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy working with the Navy Reserves. Read more
UCC Churches Collaborate in Local Mission Project Members from Abundant Life Adventist Church in Wenatchee, Washington, volunteered their time to help a fellow church in Grand Coulee with facility renovations. Read more
WWU CHE Hosts CARE Weekend in Spokane Walla Walla University’s Center for Humanitarian Engagement paired with Spokane Central Adventist Church for a full day of service, or what one participant called, "the most impactful and tangible" experience. Read more
Prison Ministry Training Convention Postponed to 2025 The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions regarding prison ministry have been released and prisons are once again wide open for visitation. Discover new opportunities for how you can be involved in prison ministries! Read more
