Keeping Christ in Christmas Having kids has made it difficult to avoid falling into the consumer trappings of Christmas. And, if I am being honest, I can’t really pin the blame on having kids. I really do love the hours of shopping, the lists I can cross off, the wrapping wi... Read more
MiVoden Teen Camper Shares Personal Testimony Dani’s bike skidded on the dirt trail, throwing dust into the drowsy afternoon air. After a few more pedals, he slowed down, caught his breath and grinned. He was almost there. In just a few miles lay what the 7-year-old thought to be the best pla... Read more
Pathfinder Camporee Reminds Kids They “Belong” The Upper Columbia Conference held a Pathfinder Camporee at Camp MiVoden in September. The event hosted 207 people from 11 different Pathfinder clubs. The event was also streamed online where five clubs participated from home. Read more
UCA Farm Stand Opens to the Public In March 2020, Sheila Allison, the former Upper Columbia Academy food services director, had the idea to operate a temporary bakery at UCA to provide income for the hourly staff members impacted by the shutdown. Read more
Stronger When We Grow Together Do you know what would be music to my ears? I've been praying for a young adult testimony that goes something like this: Read more
Milton Church “Unites 4 Kids” On Aug. 21, the Milton Church joined congregations across the Upper Columbia Conference to Unite 4 Kids during a special day of prayer and fasting. Read more
Mount Vernon Hospitality Brings Children to Church The Mount Vernon, Washington Church was in decline. The few members remaining wanted a change and decided to start a church revitalization process in June 2020. Read more
Get Crafty and Give Thanksgiving and Christmas are the perfect time to bring an extra smile to your neighbors or someone in your church family. The holidays can be a sad time for some people. Wouldn't you like to find a way to make a difference when they need it most? Read more
Creation and the Hope it Brings There is a rising trend among the youth of today, especially seen among “Generation Z-ers.” They experience despair, depression and more suicide than in previous generations. The future is seen as bleak and without hope. And when one tries to spea... Read more
