Camp Meeting — 2026
Camp Meeting 2026
Our plans for camp meeting in 2026 are to encourage as many people as possible to join local gatherings at regions throughout Upper Columbia Conference.
Walla Walla, Washington — May 1-3, 2026
University Church, Walla Walla University
Livestream
Sabbath Service, May 2
Featuring
Tim Madding — Main Speaker
Director
Evangelism Institute
North American Division
Dr. Tim Madding joined the North American Division Evangelism Institute in 2021 and serves as the director with a focus on revitalization, discipleship and church planting by equipping students at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary as well as pastors throughout the North American Division. Prior to that, Tim served in the Potomac Conference for seven years as lead pastor of the Beltsville Church where they planted three additional campuses in the community (one online). Before the Potomac Conference, he served as a conference ministerial director in Pennsylvania, and pastored both in the Kentucky-Tennessee and Washington Conferences. He is married to Andrea, a physical therapist and graduate of the Andrews University School of Physical Therapy. They have one young adult son, Ethan. Tim earned an undergraduate degree in pastoral ministry from Weimar College (1993), a Masters of Divinity from Andrews University (1996), and a Doctor of Ministry from Andrews University in evangelism and church growth (2012).
Jaime Jorge — musical guest
Violinist
Jaime Jorge began playing the violin at the age of five. Born and raised in communist Cuba, he was given many opportunities-including an offer to study in Moscow with some of the greatest musicians of our time — if only he and his family would renounce their belief in God. They refused. When Jaime was ten, miraculously, his family was given the
opportunity to leave the country. They came to the United States, where Jaime received a Christian education and violin lessons with eminent violinist and teacher Cyrus Forough. Jaime dreamed of being a missionary doctor, and in 1994 he entered the University of Illinois School of Medicine. In 1996, he left medical school and a promising medical career to follow God’s call to devote his life to full-time music ministry. Since 1988 he has traveled more than 7 million air miles and has played on 6 continents and in more than 80 countries. He has recorded and released 18 albums.
Wenatchee, Washington — June 12-14, 2026
Wenatchee Adventist Church
Friday, June 12
7:00 p.m. — Vespers with Lee Venden
Sabbath, June 13
9:30 a.m. — Sabbath School
11:00 a.m. — Church with Lee Venden
1:00 p.m. — Fellowship lunch (Cascade Christian Academy gymnasium)
4:00 p.m. — Melody of Glory Concert
6:00 p.m. — Refreshments/Snacks (Cascade Christian Academy gymnasium)
7:00 p.m. — Evening program with Lee Venden
Sunday, June 14
Service projects — 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
See the descriptions below for the service projects. We would love to have you join us in serving the Wenatchee community!
After the Storm
(Family Life Center, Wenatchee Adventist Church)
After the Storm Care is a non-profit ministry that reaches out to people tragically affected by natural disasters such as wildfire and flooding in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. After the Storm Care offers spiritual hope through Bible-based literature, prayer and personal interaction. Individuals and families who are displaced after a natural disaster may also receive financial assistance from After the Storm Care to help with their immediate needs.
The Edge
Community Garden Improvement and Plant Give-aways.
We will refine the garden for the community (improving bark and walk ways) and host plant give-aways at the church site and the Cheery Street Site. (1550 Cherry Street, Wenatchee) from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Change the Day
Prepare granola and snack go-bags for Wenatchee Valley College Athletes
Promotional Material
Featuring
Lee Venden — Main Speaker
Revivalist
Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Lee and Marji Venden currently work as a revivalist team for the Arizona Conference, offering seminars as an aid to pastors and churches desiring to deepen a congregation’s spirituality by assisting individual members in their personal walk with Christ. The Venden’s presentations are characterized by clear, practical, suggestions on how to develop or deepen a meaningful relationship with Jesus. Pastor Lee has never forgotten the joy he experienced when he discovered the difference between knowing about Jesus and actually knowing Jesus. A pastor and educator for nearly 40 years, Lee has sought to know Jesus better and to help others accomplish that as well. He has authored three books and co-authored the internationally popular website, www.moreaboutjesus.org. His sermons can be viewed over the internet and on the various television networks.
Melody of Glory — Musical Guest
Spokane, Washington — June 19-21, 2026
Spokane Valley Church, Spokane Valley
Friday, June 19
7:00 p.m. — Vespers with Ken Norton Jr.
Sabbath, June 20
9:30 a.m. — Sabbath School Classes
10:45 a.m. — Church Service with Ken Norton Jr.
12:30 p.m. — Lunch (SV school gym) please register below
2:30 p.m. — Afternoon Program with Ken Norton Jr.
4:00 p.m. — Concert with Fernando Ortega
5:30 p.m. — Supper (SV school gym) please register below
7:00 p.m. — Evening Program with Ken Norton Jr.
Sunday, June 21
Service projects
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. — Camp Meeting Continues at Spokane ABC Bookstore (see below for more information)
Meal registration
There are two free meals on Sabbath. Registration is required for these meals. Those that haven't registered will be asked to wait until all registrants have gone through line. To register, click the button below.
Promotional Material
Serve One More Projects
Spokane has a special place in history as the birthplace of Father’s Day, and this year, we want to celebrate that legacy by honoring the father figures in our community.
We are hosting a community service event at the NorthTown Mall food court and are inviting families to stop by and create a free, personalized gift for the special dads in their lives. We will provide a variety of gifts and customization supplies, allowing kids and families to curate the perfect token of appreciation.
Sign up to volunteer by clicking the link below, or just come out to support and make a gift for your dad (while supplies last).
Shifts available to sign up for will be:
Friday, June 19: 10am-2pm, 2pm-5pm, 5pm-8pm
Saturday, June 20: 10am-2pm, 2pm-5pm, 5pm-8pm
Sunday, June 21: 10am-2pm
To sign up for a shift, click the button below.
Featuring
Ken Norton Jr — Main Speaker
Speaker-Director
Voice of Prophecy
Dr. Ken Norton is the speaker-director for the Voice of Prophecy, based in Loveland, Colorado. With experience in pastoral ministry, mission service, and church leadership, he has served in Thailand, Palau, and Guam, and has pastored congregations in Florida and Tennessee. He previously served as president of the Guam-Micronesia Mission and the Montana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and he holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in missional church. He is married to Julie, has two adult children, Ken and Michelle, and enjoys playing the saxophone, metal detecting, and pickleball.
Fernando Ortega — musical guest
Internationally renowned recording artist
Fernando Ortega is a singer, pianist, songwriter, arranger, and storyteller. Trained as a classical pianist and inspired by the Presbyterian hymns of his childhood, Ortega has been influential in expanding the range of Christian music. He has devoted considerable attention to creating arrangements of early church music and hymns, infusing them with instrumental and vocal character drawn from classical, folk, and world music. His songs and writing often conjure the expansive landscape of the Southwestern United States.
Ortega makes his home in New Mexico, where his ancestors first settled in the early 1600s. Over a rich and varied musical career, he has released 22 records and a book of his bird photography and tales, has traveled around the world as a touring artist, and has received many accolades and awards for his music. He is happiest at home, however,
raising his spectacular daughter Ruby, working in the garden, and photographing birds.
Spokane Area
Camp Meeting Convocation CONTINUES
Sunday, June 21, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
ABC Christian Bookstore & UCC Conference
3715 S. Grove Road, Spokane, WA 99224
- Free Seminars
- Used Book Sale – Columbia Room
- Lunch Fundraiser – Support our Pathfinders!
- Free Lunch for Dads
- Serve One More Project – FREE 72 Hour Emergency Buckets for you and a Neighbor (limited qty)
- Food Samples
- Pallet Food Sale
Seminar Presentations
Andrew McCrary & Eric Sayler – Understanding Galatians 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Paul’s letter to the Galatians has created questions and confused scholars and believers alike. What is the relationship between obedience to the law and righteousness by faith? How can we walk in the spirit? These questions and more will be discussed as we dive directly into the book of Galatians.
Neva Brackett & Violet Douglas – Plant-Based Batch Cooking Class 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Busy schedules necessitate efficient pantry and freezer organization. Learn how to prepare simple recipes in batches to be divided and frozen for last minute use. Food samples and recipe handouts provided by Neva Bracket, author of Seven Secrets Cookbook, and Violet Douglas, director of “A Merry Heart Ministries.”
Angela Ford – Nutrition for Healing & Wellness 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Learn how to plan nutrient dense, plant-based meals composed of colorful fruits and vegetables providing powerful nutrition for healing and wellness. Whether you are facing a health crisis or just want to be intentional about better dietary habits, Angela Ford’s testimony will inspire you.
Betty Ann Pilgrim – Menopause & Women’s Health; 11:30 –12:30 PM
Learn more about the menopause experience for your health and how you can support others in your church or work community. Betty-Ann Pilgrim is a seasoned healthcare executive, nurse leader, educator, and global advocate for women’s wellness, with a career rooted in clinical excellence, policy leadership, and spiritual empowerment.
Lareda Neves – Principles of Bible Study; 1:00 – 2:00; 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Learn practical tips from The Principles of Bible Study: How to understand a Bible text; Importance of knowing God as a friend; learn about the promises of God, importance of using a regular dictionary; how the concordance unlocks the Bible; find a verse without the reference; marking your Bible; and so much more! Hosted by Lareda Neves, author of The Principles of Bible Study.
Linda Eastman - Small Space & Short Season Gardening 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Part 1: Discover how to grow an abundant garden — even with limited space. Linda will share practical tips that a beginner as well as seasoned gardener can implement. Part 2: Learn how to extend your growing season without a greenhouse and ways to cultivate healthy soil.
Promotional materials
Republic, Washington — June 23-27, 2026
Northeast Washington Camp Meeting — Sheridan Meadows
The NE Camp Meeting is not officially affiliated with Upper Columbia Conference, but additional information on the event can be found at newacampmeeting.com.
Featuring
John Bradshaw — Main Speaker
Jerry Page — Main Speaker
David Jamieson — Main Speaker
