North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists

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Community Building

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Creating an environment where everyone can find meaningful connection and purpose

Community building is fundamental to living out Christ's commandment to "love one another as I have loved you" (John 15:12). Extending community building beyond church walls demonstrates God's inclusive love to neighbors, coworkers, and local organizations.

Departments

Department
Adventist Community Services
We are the community outreach ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church across North America.
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Department
Family Ministries
We support strong families as we believe they are the foundation of healthy churches and communities.
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Department
Health Ministries
By connecting together, we can be more effective in promoting the health, healing, and wholeness of the entire community.
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Department
Ministerial Association
We champion ministers as they answer God’s call to be agents of transformation, sharing Christ’s message of hope.
Department
Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL)
We fight for religious liberty for all while building bridges of understanding across faith communities.
Department
Sabbath School / Personal Ministries
Helping to move our people from spectators to disciple-makers in the areas of Personal, Prison, and Sabbath School Ministries.
News
Photo of the San Francisco Central Church after a fire damaged most of the building.
What Remains: San Francisco Church Fire Kindles Unexpected Community
San Francisco, Calif.
North American Division Announces Faith at Work, a New Documentary Web Series
Columbia, Md.
“We do what we can here—feeding people, supporting families—but our ultimate hope is in God’s power and His promises.”
Columbia, Md.
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