Hope on 54th Street
“We don’t work on the Sabbath, but we do serve,” Shantane Marshall, pastor of Fifty-Fourth Street church, said of the church’s twice-monthly food...
Santa Monica Church Hosts Anti-Aging Luncheon and Lecture
Westerdahl finishes making an Anti-Aging smoothie that had participants eager for second samples. Anticipation ran high for the “Anti-Aging Nutrition...
The Journey of Wellspring Congregation: A Living Story That’s Still Being Written
It was a Sabbath, in many ways, like any other. Church members and visitors gathered for worship—receiving a message, singing praise, joining in prayer,...
SCC’s New Conference-Wide Training Draws More Than 500 Church Leaders
LEFT: An attendee listens intently to a session entitled Beyond the Program: Reimagining Small Groups for Discipleship. MIDDLE: In addition to providing...
Tehachapi Church Connects With Community Through Health Expo Plus
For Tehachapi church, a desire to connect with the local community has brought about a full calendar of events. This summer, the church hosted a “Health...
Pathfinder Honors Day Brings Together More Than 500 Pathfinders
This year’s Pathfinder Honors Day held at San Gabriel Academy welcomed more than 600 Pathfinders and leaders from the Southern California Conference (SCC)....
Doors and Hearts Are Opened at Youth Rush
John H. Cress, SCC president, encourages the youth rush team with a devotional message. We’re living in a crazy time right now,” Angie, first time...
Two Ministries, One Mission: Educator and Pastor Summit Fosters Collaboration
Educators and pastors break out into group discussions throughout the day. This summer, before the start of the new school year, educators and pastors in...
Glendale Adventist Book Center: A Place for Hope and Wholeness
The store, officially named Christian Books & Veggie Foods, sits across the street from the Adventist Health Glendale hospital, sharing a parking lot...
University Church Brings Hope and Gifts to Its Community
Comfort Cases partnered with Women of the NFL, who help pack 200 backpacks. The last Sunday in June was a much-anticipated day for the University church in...
Women’s Ministries Revival in Southern California Conference
Shields (left) and Harrison (right). After a period of inactivity, Women’s Ministries in the Southern California Conference (SCC) is experiencing a...
Called to Serve: Belinda Simoni Is Appointed SCC Human Resources Director
This summer, the Southern California Conference (SCC) Human Resources (HR) Department welcomed a familiar face into a new role. Belinda Simoni, with 24 years...
