The Walla Walla University Church made history recently with the commissioning of Executive Pastor Alareece Collie. Pastor Minner Labrador, president of the denomination’s Upper Columbia Conference, presided at the commissioning service. “Pastor Alareece has a heart for people, along with spiritual gifts in administrative excellence,” says Labrador. “I count it an honor to commission her […] Source: https://atoday.org/commissioning-of-executive-pastor-at-walla-walla-university-church/

  Before you go… We are living in unprecedented times. Physical gatherings like a weekly church service are not possible in many parts of the world. But meaningful community is more important than ever. Adventist Today works hard to provide you with an extended family that values independent news, commentary and conversation in the Adventist […] Source: https://atoday.org/greg-nelson-message-of-hope/

10 August 2020 | Newsweek has named Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta to its 2020 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals. Fewer than 250 hospitals made the list, which is part of Newsweek’s Best Health Care series. The publication created the list to celebrate excellence in care for mothers, newborns and their families. […] Source: https://atoday.org/newsweek-adds-llumc-murrieta-to-best-maternity-care-hospital-list/

by Kris Coffin Stevenson  |  02 August 2020  | When I was four or five, my mother did what mothers do, and posed my sister and me for a photo in matching outfits looking out our picture window. The photographer directed us to “Look at that beautiful tree.” Always one to insist on clarity, I […] Source: https://atoday.org/missing-the-spirit-in-the-crises-around-us/