Stories & Commentaries

About Stories & Commentaries

From time to time, the North American Division shares commentaries on issues and/or events important to Adventists in this division. We also publish stories, which sometimes include interviews and features, to inspire our leaders and members.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada Issues Statement after Mosque Shooting in Quebec

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada joins citizens across our nation in mourning the loss of six innocent lives in the senseless killings that occurred on Sunday evening at the Mosque in Québec City, Québec.

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Gorgeous2God Helps Give Young Women Message of Hope and Wholeness

Have you ever been told to “put your money where your mouth is”? The origin of this widely-known expression is unclear, but its intended meaning is not: when you value something, you put your resources behind it.

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"Hacksaw Ridge" Receives Six Oscar Nominations

“Hacksaw Ridge,” the film depicting the life and heroic efforts of Seventh-day Adventist Army combat medic Desmond Doss during World War II, received six Oscar nominations.

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Washington Adventist University Remembers Richardson Chatham

Washington Adventist University (WAU) faculty, staff, students, alumni, family, and friends are heartbroken with the loss of Richardson Chatham.

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Washington Adventist University Partners with Frontline Community Services to Advance Employee Educations

Washington Adventist University (WAU) in Takoma Park, Maryland, has entered into a partnership agreement with Frontline Community Services. This partnership agreement will help Frontline employees and their families further their educations.

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NAD Compassion Movement Helps Local Schools, Feed the Hungry During 2017 Adventist Ministries Convention

More than 750 Adventists converged in Tucson, Arizona, on Jan. 8-11, to worship, learn, share their talents, and network at the 2017 North American Division Adventist Ministries Convention (NAD AMC).

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NAD Compassion Movement Helps Local Schools, Feed the Hungry During 2017 Adventist Ministries Convention

More than 750 Adventists converged in Tucson, Arizona, on Jan. 8-11, to worship, learn, share their talents, and network at the 2017 North American Division Adventist Ministries Convention (NAD AMC).

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First Congregation for Visually Impaired Inaugurated in NAD

Pastor Mark Johnson, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada (SDACC), and Pastor Mansfield Edwards, Ontario Conference president, joined the 25 charter members and other guests for the inaugural service held at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Scarborough, a district in eastern Toronto.

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Awash in Grace

The more I meander around through the environs of the early church the more I stand in awe. Just to join up with that troop was truly transformational.

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Terry Shaw Named President/CEO of Adventist Health System (Fla.)

The Adventist Health System (AHS) board of directors has appointed Terry Shaw as the organization’s new president/CEO.