All God’s People

    We are so happy when we can go on location to churches, schools, and summer camps across our union to do in-depth reporting on the innovative and diverse ministry that is happening all over our union territory. And we are happy to assist the officers of the Pacific Union in creating video reports…

    Little did we dream on May 19, 2017, when we began sharing our weekly video roundup of news and inspiration from across the Pacific Union, that we’d be here 300 episodes later—with more incredible stories from our schools and churches and institutions and members than ever! But seven years, eight seasons, and 300…

  In April, Newbury Park Adventist Academy celebrated 75 years since its first graduating class of 1948-‘49 with a weekend of sharing memories and reflecting on what the academy has meant to students through the years. The weekend began with a Friday night vespers and concluded on Saturday evening with an alumni concert and games.…

    On May 9, the La Sierra University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Christon Arthur to serve as the university’s sixth president. He arrives from Andrews University in Michigan, where he has been provost since 2016. Dr. Arthur will begin his presidential duties on July 1. He takes over the…

I had the privilege of visiting Vegas Valley Adventist Academy recently on their last day of Week of Prayer. What a thrill to watch the 91 students from TK through 10th grade participate in the service—reciting memory verses, praying, and singing in the praise team. They were all actively involved in the service and listened with rapt…

  We are so proud of our schools and of our education issue of the Recorder! This year is our seventh annual issue for education. We are thankful to the schools that year after year allow us to visit their campuses and take photos of their activities. This year the photos are from the Arizona,…

  The International Pathfinder Camporee is held every five years and 55,000+ Pathfinders from over 100 countries come to play, share, learn, and worship together. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime, and it’s sure to strengthen your relationship with God. The dates for the 2024 International Pathfinder Camporee are August 5-11, 2024, and it will…

  Bill Jamerson of Carson City, Nevada, celebrated his 100th birthday earlier this month with family and friends. Family members gave speeches about his life’s accomplishments, and he was given a pin from a general in the Army. Bill Jamerson is one of the few living veterans who served in the Battle of the Bulge…

    February is Black History Month, and it offers an opportunity for Americans to learn details of our shared history that are far too often neglected and pushed to the wayside. Black history is American history—and it’s a varied and rich history. A wise nation honors and learns from its past. It refuses to…

    Oak & Acorn author Raewyn Orlich launched her new book In Grandpa’s Shoes on January 13, 2024, at the Sierra Vista Chapel of the La Sierra University Church. A highlight of the gathering was the presence of her 96-year-old grandpa, Eric Webster—the inspiration for the book. He joined her to share stories and anecdotes,…

    This is the first All God’s People episode for 2024, and our 289th episode. We hope your New Year is off to a wonderful start! Since May of 2017 we have shared more than 850 stories from across our vast Pacific Union territory. Many of these stories can be found in the Recorder—the…

    In our last episode of All God’s People for 2023, we celebrate the music of Christmas! Bellissimo is the exceptional handbell ensemble from Redlands Adventist Academy in the Southeastern California Conference. Under the direction of James Walters, who has conducted bell choirs for 39 years at the academy, the 28-member ensemble is made…

    In December of 2019, we first aired this special entitled “Repicturing Christmas.” Written by Rosy Tetz, with original illustrations by Marcus Mashburn, today we will journey to Bethlehem and the scene of the nativity. Enjoy this Christmas special brought to you by the Pacific Union Conference.

    Mama Rosa’s Food Pantry is hosted at the Gardena Genesis Community church in Southern California.When the pandemic began, the food pantry’s operations shifted to accommodate the situation, servingpeople in a drive-thru fashion. Now, cars line up around the block to receive free food for their family on two afternoons a month, and people…

  In this year’s Thanksgiving Special, we reflect on the story of Job. Job is a man pushed to his limits. The story of Job is meant to help us think about life in difficult andextreme circumstances. Job’s story is one of great distress. But at Thanksgiving we can turn to a verse in Job…

    The La Sierra University Board of Trustees on Oct. 18 selected former higher education administrator and retired accrediting body leader Richard Osborn to serve as the university’s interim president while the board initiates a comprehensive search for a long-term president. Richard Osborn, who lives in the Inland Empire region, officially began his presidential…

    When Marc Woodson, president of the Northern California Conference, was in high school, the faculty yearbook sponsor gave him an opportunity to attend the union’s Student Leadership Conference.  “At the time it was only open to student association presidents and vice presidents,” Elder Woodson recalled. “But Mr. Quinn told me, ‘You’re a leader.…

    On September 26, 2023, Helen Dalgleish turned 100 years old! A prolific artist, mother, and grandmother, Helen was celebrated as the newest centenarian at Linda Valley Villa in Loma Linda, California – the only Blue Zone city in the United States. Online gallery of Helen’s artwork An interview with Helen The U.S. News…