The Northern California Conference (NCC) was established in 1911. Currently, there are over 40,000 members in the NCC. The conference contains 164 congregations, 33 elementary schools, and 11 academies and junior academies. Additionally, Pacific Union College, Leoni Meadows Camp and Retreat Center, Adventist Health St. Helena (the oldest operational Adventist hospital), and a number of other Adventist healthcare institutions also operate in the conference territory.
Feather River School Shooting: Trauma, Crisis, and God’s Presence in the Aftermath
(También español) On Dec. 4, 2024, the unthinkable happened at Feather River Adventist School in Palermo, California. A place of learning, safety, and faith was shattered by an act of violence that no one could have imagined.
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Dedication to God Through Sport
(También español) Sports have the power to shape character, build resilience, and bring people together. But for many young athletes in our Adventist schools, competition is more than just winning—it’s a way to honor God. Whether running alone on a quiet Friday or playing in a packed gymnasium, these athletes show that faith and determination can go hand in hand.
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The Christmas Miracle Locket
(También español) For Lodi Elementary fifth-grader Lilly, the holiday season commenced on a sorrowful note. She had lost her most treasured possession—a locket that held cherished memories of her late mother.
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