Delegates Convene For Scc’s 66Th Constituency Session

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(También español) On Sept. 29, 2024, 614 delegates convened at the White Memorial church for the 66th constituency session of the Southern California Conference (SCC).

Puc Thrives In National Rankings

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(También español) Pacific Union College has maintained its title and improved its position in the 2024 2025 rankings in the U.S. News & World Best Colleges Report and Payscale Co

Planting Seeds In A New Field

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(También español) Grace and Nick Lossev have spent their lives answering God's call to share Jesus’ love with the world. Their journey has taken them from the islands of Micron

Youth Rally

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(También español) Over Labor Day weekend, the Gracepoint church hosted an area wide youth rally with over 100 high school students attending.

Scc Young Adults Bring Warmth And Love To Peruvian Village Of Japura

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(También español) This summer, the Southern California Conference (SCC) Senior Youth and Young Adult (SYYA) team joined the ADRA Warm Homes project in Peru, where they stayed 90

Danny Kwon Joins Ncc Administrative Team

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(También español) Danny Kwon recently joined the Northern California Conference (NCC) administrative offices as the director of human resources, bringing a wealth of expertise th

Korean Camp Meeting Unites

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(También español) Korean Camp Meeting this year, held at Pacific Union College, was a profound experience, with over 1,200 attendees filling the campus. James Lim, Asian Pacific

Creating A Culture Of Generosity

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(También español) For churches and schools seeking to grow their financial support—whether for a specific ministry, a renovation project, or general budget needs—cultivating

Adventist Pioneers In The West Beginnings: Central California

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(También español) Central California has the privilege of being the very first place in the West to be touched by the Adventist message. In 1859, when Merritt Kellogg, stepbrothe

Loma Linda University School Of Public Health Celebrates Its 60Th Anniversary

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(También español) For 60 years, Loma Linda University School of Public Health has worked to protect and improve the health of communities locally and globally. From leading resea

Stories That Shape Us

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(También español) Healthcare is more than prescriptions, procedures, and treatment plans. It’s more than hospitals, clinics, cancer centers, pharmacies, and labs. Great healthc

Nevada-Utah Conference Workers Meeting 2024: Building Unity And Strength

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(También español) From August 18 21, 2024, the Nevada Utah Conference (NUC) hosted its first in person workers meeting since 2019. Dubbed T.E.A.M. (Together Educators and Ministe

By Our Love: Utah Area Camp Meeting Highlights Unity And Inspires Mission

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(También español) “I enjoyed worshiping and hearing the many languages represented by God's people at the Utah Area Camp Meeting. It was great to hear ministry reports from th

Ke Ola Calling

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(También español) “I’m looking for a Program Head for Youth Rush this summer. Just thought I’d see if you would be interested.”

A New Chapter Begins: Etuini Mo’unga Installed As Pastor Of L.a. Tongan Church

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(También español) This year, Los Angeles Tongan church welcomed Pastor Etuini Mo’unga, the second pastor to ever lead this congregation in its history as the first Adventist To

Rags To Riches

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(También español) Macedonia was a mess. The early Christians in that area were facing challenges beyond their control and asked God for help. God relayed their request via vision

Unstoppable: Antonio Arteaga Turns 100

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(También español) On July 14, 2024, Antonio Arteaga, pastor and evangelist, celebrated 100 years of life. His family, friends, and colleagues honored him with a large party in th

Taji Saleem Appointed Secc Communications And Media Director

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(También español) In August, the Executive Committee of Southeastern California Conference (SECC) appointed Taji Saleem as communications and media director. 

La Sierra No. 4 For Social Mobility, Climbs In Best Value In U.s. News Rankings

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(También español) La Sierra University maintained its robust status in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings released on Sept. 24 by U.S. News & World Report, ranking No. 17 for Best V

Hope Now Series Brings People In Through Both Digital And Traditional Outreach

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(También español) The Hope Now series is having an ongoing positive impact on Central California Conference cities and communities, and San Francisco is one of these. The local c

Going For Gold

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(También español) Here in Gold Country, there are some new “miners” who have been “Going for Gold.” At the Discover Life Adventist Church (DLAC), 16 young people, two eac

Men’s Religious Retreat At Camp Yavapines Fosters Brotherhood And Spiritual Growth

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(También español) Given the opportunity to step away from the demands of daily life and reconnect with their faith, their purpose, and each other, over 70 men from various walks

Faith, Culture, And Community: Hispanic Ministries Convocation 2024

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(También español) On September 14, the annual Hispanic Ministries Convocation was held at Carl Hayden Community High School in downtown Phoenix.

O Come, Let Us Be Thankful!

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(También español) The first thanksgiving feast was not the one to which the Pilgrims and the Native Americans sat down more than 300 years ago. The Scriptures tell of countless o

A Little Child Shall Lead Them

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(También español) One of the special things about children is that most of them are still open—their hearts have not been hardened by life’s adversities.

Jim Brown Retires As President Of Western Adventist Foundation

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(También español) Founded in 1997 as a Seventh day Adventist non profit organization, Western Adventist Foundation (WAF) was brought into existence to assist Adventist entities b

Creating Opportunities That Lead To Pastoral Ministry

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(También español) The Black Ministries Department gives theology and pastoral ministry students an opportunity to cultivate God given talents by working in a local church for six

Celebration Of Life Recalls Tom Zapara’s Generosity And Commitment

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(También español) Tom Zapara died on June 16, 2024, at the age of 100, just one month before his 101st birthday. The Zaparas, both alumni of La Sierra, would have celebrated thei

From Parrots To Pit Bulls: God Orchestrates Unique, Life-Changing Connections During Youth

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(También español) The phrase “God can make a way out of no way” rang especially true for student literature evangelists participating in Youth Rush this summer in the Souther

Ministering To The Young At Heart

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(También español) Hey! Leave him alone!” she yelled at the man on the street who was speaking harshly to an elderly man as she was walking by. “What gives you the right to tr

Fundamental Belief Number 8: The Great Controversy

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(También español) I was 16 years old when Elder Jaime Castrejón, our next door neighbor, shared a book with me: El conflicto de los siglos (The Conflict of the Ages). In Englis

Secc Welcomes New Associate Superintendents To Education Department

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(También español) This July, the Southeastern California Conference (SECC) welcomed two new associate superintendents to its education department: Alison Jobson and Oscar Olivarr

Unexpected Events And Divine Intervention: Experiences At The 2024 Pathfinder Camporee

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(También español) On her way to the International Pathfinder Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming, Gabby was praying for a miracle. An international Pathfinder from Kenya, she somehow h

The Last Word: The Gospel Of The Disappointment

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(También español) October 22, this year and every year, is a teachable moment for those who have lived in hope for something that hasn’t yet happened.

“But Where Are The Nine?”

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(También español) Ten lonely men, ten physically deteriorating men, ten men suffering from leprosy had finally met Jesus outside Jerusalem.

Puc Serves Thousands Of Patients In India

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(También español) In only a week, faculty and students from Pacific Union College and health professionals served over 3,000 patients in India. 

Adventist Pioneers In The West Beginnings: Pacific Press

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(También español) The history of the publishing work in the West and that of Pacific Press go hand in hand. When James and Ellen White came west for the second time in 1874, it w

Jon Cicle Joins Ncc Administration

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(También español) Elder Jon Cicle recently joined the NCC administration offices serving as assistant to the president. Cicle returns to Northern California Conference from Eagle

A Storm Of Joy

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(También español) In early August, Gillette, Wyoming, hosted approximately 55,000 Pathfinders worldwide, including over 900 from the Northern region, temporarily transforming the

The Transformational Power Of Joy

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(También español) After I concluded a weekend series of sermons at a local church, a couple approached me, requesting a private conversation. I assumed they either had marital is

What Is Your Risk For Breast Cancer?

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(También español) Many factors can affect a woman’s risk of getting breast cancer. Here are eight questions your doctor may ask and what each question has to do with your breas

Pesco-Vegetarian Diets Best For Reducing Risk Of Death In Elderly

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(También español) A variety of vegetarian diets appear to protect against risk of mortality and contributing conditions, with a pesco vegetarian diet—which includes fish—pro

Learn More About The Upcoming Quinquennial Constituency Session

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(También español) The upcoming Central California Conference Quinquennial Constituency Session will be taking place in November of this year.

2024 Fluted Rock Camp Meeting Continues Amid Storms

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(También español) The Fluted Rock Native Camp Meeting, scheduled to take place at a picturesque rock formation near Chinle from August 23 to 25, had to pivot and move to the Wind

Camp Yavapines 2024

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(También español) For the 300 campers who attended, Camp Yavapines offered more than just a break from the routine of summer life; it provided an environment where they could gro

A Debt Of Love

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(También español) According to a United Press International article published in 1973, the “uglies” picketed an American Airlines ticket office in Fort Worth, Texas, to prote

Adventist Athletics Directors Team Up At La Sierra For Second Conference

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(También español) This summer, athletics directors from nine Seventh day Adventist colleges and universities from around the U.S. and international locales converged on La Sierra

Embracing Faith Through Youth Rush: A Summer Of Service And Spiritual Growth

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(También español) This summer, the Youth Rush program offered an incredible opportunity for young people to engage in hands on missionary work and sharing the love of Christ with

New Associate Pastor At Kurtistown Samoan-English Church

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The Hawaii Conference is excited to announce that Matthias Bernard is the new associate pastor of the Kurtistown Samoan English church on the island of Hawai’i.

Hawai’i Pathfinders Find Blessings At Camporee

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Pathfinder clubs from the Hawai’i Conference set out on a remarkable journey to Gillette, Wyoming, for the International Pathfinder Camporee. This trip would test their resilienc