Keep up to date with the latest Washington Conference news!
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Jesse C. Bliss Joins Auburn Adventist Academy
We are pleased to announce that Jesse C. Bliss has accepted the role of principal at Auburn Adventist Academy. For Jesse, this new role is both a Spirit-led calling and a personal homecoming. An Auburn Adventist Academy alumnus and former boarding student, he returns to a campus that helped shape his own faith, calling and…
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Flourish Together: Where Single Adults Find Faith, Friendship and Belonging
Single adults represent one of the most diverse groups within our church. They span generations — from their mid-20s to their late 90s — and each person carries a unique story. Across the United States, single adults — including those raising children — make up roughly one out of every three households. Within the Seventh-day…
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Students Celebrate Faith, Friendship, and the Arts at Annual Arts Fest
On February 28, more than 375 students from 14 schools across the Washington Conference gathered at Auburn Adventist Academy for the annual Arts Fest, a day dedicated to creativity, collaboration and worship. Beginning at 9 a.m., students arrived on campus ready for a full day of rehearsals as they prepared for the evening vespers concert…
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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. That evening marked the first stop of what is now known as the Pentecost Prayer Train — a conference-wide movement calling believers to…
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President’s Newsletter March 2026
This quarter’s Praise, Ponder, Petition highlights how God is moving across the Washington Conference through prayer, mission, and community. From large gatherings like the Hispanic, Russian-Ukrainian, and Regional Ministries convocations to ordinations, youth events, and the Pentecost Prayer Train, the newsletter celebrates spiritual growth, unity, and renewed commitment to evangelism. It also calls members to pray for…
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Small School, Big Hearts: Cypress Students Share Compassion Through Service
At Cypress Adventist School in Lynnwood, Washington, students are learning that faith is lived through acts of compassion — from hospital donations to international outreach. Throughout the school year, students at the small K–8 Adventist school look for ways to share the love of Jesus with others. From caring for neighbors in their community to…
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Small Groups: A Mission That Begins in Community
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. Approximately 900 people attended the gathering, which emphasized prayer, mission and community as key elements of the church’s outreach. The…
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President’s Newsletter December 2025
This quarter’s Praise, Ponder, Petition reflects on a year of prayerful faith and visible fruit across the Washington Conference. From Pentecost 2025—one of the largest evangelistic movements in our history—to baptisms in nearly every church, new church plants, and renewed commitment to mission, God has been powerfully at work. As we look ahead, the President…
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Situational Report: Atmospheric Flooding Response
Washington State is currently experiencing significant atmospheric flooding, resulting in localized flooding, infrastructure impacts, and displacement risks for affected communities. Conditions remain dynamic as rainfall patterns and river levels continue to be monitored by state and local authorities.
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Welcome Angela Johnston
We’re honored to welcome Angela Johnston as the new principal of Northwest Christian School. Angela has served NCS faithfully for over 18 years as a beloved educator, leader, and parent to three NCS alumni. With degrees from Walla Walla University (Social Work) and Seattle University (Master’s in Teaching), she brings both heart and experience to…
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With Deepest Sympathy: The Passing of Principal Craig Mattson
It is with deep sorrow that we share the unexpected passing of Craig Mattson, principal of Northwest Christian School, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, following a sudden medical event. Craig Mattson was a devoted educator, a committed leader, and a man of deep faith. He served as principal of Northwest Christian School from 2012…
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Washington Conference Welcomes Derek Lane as Regional Ministries Coordinator
By Enoc Garcia, Washington Conference communication director Washington Conference is pleased to welcome Pastor Derek L. Lane as our new Regional Ministries Coordinator, effective March 11, 2025. He follows Pastor Eugene Lewis, who now serves as Vice President and Regional Coordinator for the North Pacific Union Conference. Pastor Lane will continue his current role as…
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Youth Night at Steps to Christ Church
By Alexander Harmash, pastor of Steps to Christ Church On April 12, Steps to Christ Church in Federal Way hosted a regional youth gathering that brought together about 120 young people from across Washington Conference. The event was organized to encourage fellowship, connection, and spiritual growth through worship and testimony. What began as a…
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New AAA Principal Hired
By Enoc Garcia, Washington Conference communication director We are pleased to announce that Marc Nelson has accepted the role of principal at Auburn Adventist Academy for the 2025-2026 school year! Marc is a dedicated and spiritually focused educational leader with extensive experience in Adventist and career-focused education. His passion for integrating faith, learning, and hands-on experiences aligns perfectly with Auburn Adventist Academy’s mission to…
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Statement on Feather River Adventist School Shooting
By Enoc Garcia, Washington Conference communication director Our hearts go out to the students, families, and staff of the Feather River Adventist School in California following yesterday’s school shooting. We pray for the two students who are in critical but stable condition and are deeply grateful to God that the rest of the school…
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Storm Update
Neighbor, I hope you’re holding up. This week has been hard for King County, with massive windstorms impacting Western Washington. Here’s the latest news from the Ninth District of Washington. What We Know This windstorm blew through our community, with gusts as high as 74 miles per hour. 640,000 people lost power during the storms,…
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Pentecost 2025 Call to Prayer
By Randy Maxwell, Washington Conference vice president for administration and Northwest prayer ministry coordinator Pentecost 2025 is a movement inviting Seventh-day Adventists in North America to collectively hold 3,000 or more proclamation events throughout the year 2025. But what takes this initiative to a higher level than evangelism programming alone, is the intentional call…
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Grays Harbor Hosts Olive Crest
By Don Hay; Edited by Lacey Stecker, Washington Conference communication intern Pictured left to right: Jim Allen, Fran Allen, and Carol Daitey (Kathleen Abbot not pictured) On June 19, Grays Harbor SDA Church provided a special lasagna dinner for the Olive Crest Foster Youth Transitional Program. Olive Crest representative Teresa Snow gave a presentation to…
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New Pastoral Couple is Welcomed to the Shelton/Elma District
By Rob Aaron, Communication Director, Shelton Adventist Church Shelton Adventist Church leaders praying for Pastor Alvaro and Rachel After many weeks of prayers, waiting, more prayers, and more waiting, Pastor Alvaro Correra has finally been granted a work permit and has taken up pastoral duties in the Shelton/Elma district of the Washington Conference of Seventh-day…
