UCC Pathfinder Adventure Camporee Answers Puzzling Questions Adventure Camporee was the best way to describe the 2023 Upper Columbia Conference Pathfinder Camporee. The weekend began as 470 Pathfinders, staff and coordinators from 21 clubs gathered at Sheridan Meadows just outside of Republic, Washington. Read more
7UP Brings Students Closer to God 7UP, a spiritual retreat weekend designed for seventh- and eighth-graders, was hosted by the Upper Columbia Conference office of education. Read more
MiVoden Camper Experiences Walk With God “I can’t! I can’t do it!” cried extreme camper Josh. He had just leaned over the edge to begin repelling only secured by a thin strand of rope, but with the desire to prove something to himself. Read more
Prayer Ministries Works to Blanket UCC Upper Columbia Conference prayer ministries began a remarkable project that is impacting the lives of many of its constituents. The prayer blanket ministry began with the goal to provide a blanket to each church and school in the conference. Read more
He’s Alive Ministries Releases The Law of Life Media Series He’s Alive Ministries, based in Spokane, Washington, released a new media series focusing on how to biblically improve your physical health, mental health and overall life. Read more
His Travelers Hosts VBS in the Park Summer 2023 was the seventh summer His Travelers — a team of young people tasked with supporting children’s programming which includes Vacation Bible School, day camps and community outreach projects — hosted VBS in the Park. Read more
Shine 104.9 Celebrates 30 Years Shine 104.9 FM, headquartered in Spokane, Washington, celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, with a Shinefest event at the Lilac Bowl in downtown Spokane’s Riverfront Park. Read more
Upper Columbia Conference Commits to Serve One More In total, 504 of 713 eligible local church delegates and delegates-at-large came together at Upper Columbia Academy on Sept. 24, 2023 in anticipation of a business meeting. There, they discovered a tangible invitation to Serve One More. Read more
Upper Columbia Conference Hosts Successful Young Adult Camp Meeting Many churches across the Upper Columbia Conference are noticing their congregations have a hole in attendance in the 20–40 age group. This hole is also seen in many conference events, but especially during camp meeting. Read more