The Profound Role of Sabbath School For Gleaner reader Edson Simon, Sabbath School is a cherished weekly rhythm. Read his reflections — and join our April 7 Zoom training evening on building stronger Sabbath School connections. Read more
New Ministry Creates Community for Single Adults Through retreats, gatherings and shared faith, a growing ministry is helping single Adventists build meaningful connections and flourish in every season of life. Read more
900 Attend Annual Prayer Convocation On Jan. 10, 2026, leaders and members from Spanish-speaking churches gathered for the annual Prayer Convocation, focusing on strengthening evangelism through small groups and reaffirming them as a foundation for spiritual growth and community life. Read more
RED 2026 Brings Oregon Hispanic Leaders Together RED — Redeeming, Equipping and Disciplining — is a significant annual event, bringing together more than 300 mission-driven leaders from across the conference, including pastors and board members from all Oregon Conference Hispanic churches. Read more
Historic Gladstone Park Building Under Renovation A familiar building on the Gladstone Park campus is getting a much needed renovation this spring! Read more
Pentecost Prayer Train Calls Washington Conference to United Prayer In September 2025, 65 members gathered in Bellingham for something simple yet deeply intentional: prayer. There were no keynote speakers and no elaborate programming. Instead, voices joined in confession, intercession and praise. Read more
Handal Installed as Walla Walla University Church Lead Pastor Albert Nejib Handal was formally installed as Walla Walla University Church lead pastor on March 14, 2026. Read more
NPUC Reaches 13-Year Baptismal Record The year 2025 was a strong year for church growth in the Pacific Northwest, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth and reaching a 13-year high with 2,268 baptisms and professions of faith. Read more
Freedman to Retire After 45 Years of Ministry After 45 years of dedicated service as a pastor and administrator, John Freedman, North Pacific Union president, announced plans to retire. He will remain in his role as president until the NPUC constituency session in August 2026. Read more
