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Love is why we tell the story... For too much of human history, we have confused how we see ourselves—and how we imagine others see us—with how God sees us. We measure our worth by our successes and failures, by our appearance and abilities, by acceptance or rejection, by the voices around us and, perhaps most painfully, by the voices inside our own heads. But God has been telling us a different story from the beginning. This is part of God’s long game: patiently, persisten

When young adults meet, ready to know, encounter, and experience the goodness of God, transformation is inevitable. This year, the Young Adult Warehouse at Camp Meeting was truly holy ground. Centered around our main theme, “Rooted,” we spent our time exploring three vital areas of our walk: being rooted in faith, rooted in Holy identity, and rooted in resilient relationships. Beyond all the incredible memories, God answered so many prayers and worked miracles right before ou

This year’s Camp Meeting was an incredible experience for our young people, a powerful combination of spiritual transformation, meaningful service, strong relationships, and a whole lot of fun. The greatest celebration of Camp Meeting was seeing young people make decisions for Jesus. Four youth were baptized, publicly declaring their faith and giving their lives to Christ. It was an emotional and unforgettable moment for our entire team. And the impact didn’t stop there. Appr

Zac Page and Family at Family Camp For Pastor Zac Page, stepping back onto the grounds of Camp Wawona this summer felt like stepping back into the camp experience he fell in love with as a child. Zac is currently the pastor of the Templeton Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church, but his personal history with Camp Wawona began during his childhood. He first attended as an 11-year-old camper, returning summer after summer before eventually becoming a camp staff member as soon as

Ricardo Molina (in the center) “I didn’t feel like I was qualified for the job,” explained camp counselor, Ricardo Molina, “but I prayed every night for wisdom, and I felt that prayer was granted.” At the beginning of the summer, Ricardo knew he wanted to find work that was truly fulfilling but he was not sure where to start. Camp Wawona first came up during a casual conversation with his friend, Kody Moreland. Kody eagerly shared exciting stories about his childhood summers

The start of a new school year is always a busy time for educators, bidding the hot summer months farewell and getting back into the routine and rhythm as the semester kicks off. Amidst the excitement, nerves, and anticipation, educators prepare themselves to welcome students back into their classrooms. For the Central California Conference (CCC) educators, the 2026-27 school year began on Monday, August 3, 2026, giving them roughly 10 days to make final preparations for the

Members of the community gather for the Community Shine & Serve Event at Miller Brown Park There are moments in children's ministry when you realize the most important lesson of the week didn't happen inside the church walls. It happened when little hands reached out to serve someone else. That was the story unfolding in Woodlake this summer. Through a $1,200 Kids Rally grant provided by the Central California Conference Children's Ministries Department, the Woodlake Seventh-

The Hispanic Tent at Soquel Camp Meeting, 2026. The 2026 Soquel Camp Meeting was a tremendous blessing to our Hispanic community. Under the theme “Rooted,” the Hispanic Tent became a place where families, children, youth, and adults gathered to worship, fellowship, learn, and grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus. The theme “Rooted” reminded us that, just as a tree must have deep roots to remain strong and bear fruit, our lives must be deeply rooted in Christ. Being ro

Newly elected Pacific Union Conference officers for the 2026-2031 quinquennium are (L-R): Manuel “Manny” Vitug, vice president for Asian Pacific Ministries; Yohalmo Saravia, vice president for Hispanic Ministries; Alberto Ingleton, executive vice president; Stephen Mayer, treasurer (incumbent); Marc K. Woodson, president; Sandra E. Roberts, executive secretary (incumbent); James P. Willis II, vice president for education (incumbent); Leon Brown Sr., vice president for Black M

The Japanese word Michibiki means guidance, leading, or being led. In Scripture, the story of God’s people is often a story of divine leading. From Israel’s wilderness journey to the disciples’ mission to the ends of the earth, God has guided His people through uncertainty, hardship, and waiting. Through every trial, His sustaining care has kept the flame of mission alive. On May 1–2, 2026, the Mountain View Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Church gathered to celebrate 100 year

A fire erupted at the San Francisco Central Seventh-day Adventist Church on Monday, June 29, 2026. The church, which stands at the corner of California and Broderick streets in the Lower Pacific Heights area, is a neighborhood landmark dating to the 1890s. The San Francisco Fire Department responded swiftly, with more than 100 firefighters actively fighting the fire. By nightfall, the fire was contained, though not yet fully under control, and fire department personnel remain

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