Camp Meeting 2025

Our plans for camp meeting in 2025 are to encourage as many people as possible to join local gatherings at regions throughout Upper Columbia Conference.



Walla Walla, Washington — May 2-4

University Church, Walla Walla University

Friday, May 2

  • 8:00 PM – WWU Vespers Service (Speaker: Karl Haffner)
  • 9:00 PM – Sabbath Sigh Café


Sabbath, May 3

  • 9:30 AM – Family Church (Under the Tent)
  • 10:30 AM – Sabbath School Options:
  • Heubach – Eric Sayler
  • Krechmar – Steve Reasor
  • ReNew – James Ash
  • Youth Room – Stephen Farr
  • Junior High – Howard Tello
  • Regular Adult Sabbath Schools (Various Locations)
  • 11:45 AM – Worship Service (Speaker: Karl Haffner)
  • 2:00–3:30 PM – Lunch (provided)
  • 3:00 PM – Community Service Projects (Led by CHE, at various locations)
  • 3:00 PM – Concert (Village Church)
  • 4:30–5:00 PM – Refreshments
  • 5:00–6:00 PM – Closing Service (Speaker: Karl Haffner)
  • 6:30–7:30 PM – WWU Students' Night of Worship
  • 7:30 PM – Ice Cream & Popcorn Social + Connect with the Creator Film Festival
  • 8:30–10:00 PM – ABC open
  • 8:30–9:00 PM – Author signing with Karl Haffner


Sunday, May 4

  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Seminars (Heubach Chapel):
  • Estate Planning
  • Personal Finance
  • Advance Directives
  • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Oil Change Service for Single Mothers (WWU Auto Shop)


For more information, see www.wwuchurch.com/convocation.

Featuring

Karl Haffner — Main Speaker


Karl Haffner is vice president for student experience and enrollment management at Loma Linda University Health. He has BA degrees in theology and business from Walla Walla College, an MBA from Pacific Lutheran University, and an MDiv and a PhD from Andrews University. He has pastored in a local church for more than 30 years and has written 13 books. He and his wife, Cherié, have two daughters. 


Tri-Cities, Washington — June 13-14

Hispanic Camp Meeting

More information to come.

Featuring

TBD — Main Speaker

Spokane, Washington — June 20-22

Spokane Valley Church, Spokane Valley

More information to come.


Friday

7:00 p.m. — Doug Batchelor


Sabbath

10:30 a.m. — Doug Batchelor

2:30 p.m. — Doug Batchelor

4:00 p.m. — Jennifer LaMountain Concert

7:00 p.m. — Doug Batchelor


Sunday

Service project



Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is there tent camping or RV parking available?

    No, there will be no tent camping or RV parking available at the Spokane Valley Church location. There are hotels, RV spots, and camping locations in the Spokane area that you can research.

  • Will meals be available on Sabbath?

    Yes! There will be meals available for Sabbath lunch and Sabbath dinner. An RSVP is required for this. That information will be posted soon. 

  • Will there be programming for children?

    There will be programming for children on Sabbath morning. 

Featuring

Doug Batchelor — Main Speaker

Doug Batchelor is the president and speaker for Amazing Facts International Ministry and the senior pastor of the Granite Bay Hilltop Seventh-day Adventist Church in California. His biblical teaching programs can be seen daily on national television cable networks and globally by satellite. For the last 30 years he also hosts Bible Answers Live call-in radio program for Bible questions heard every Sunday night across North America. He is the author of numerous articles and books including The Richest Caveman, Caveman Theology, Broken Chains, At Jesus’ Feet, and Heading for the Hills. Batchelor is a man of vision and deep spirituality, yet his down-to-earth approach and spontaneous humor enable him to communicate with both Christian and secular audiences. He enjoys flying, scuba diving, riding quads, and playing guitar. He and his wife, Karen, have five children.     

Jennifer LaMountain — musical guest

Jennifer LaMountain’s voice has touched thousands in her 20+ years of professional music ministry.  Beginning at age three, she sang with her sisters for their hometown church in Tennessee. Now this former opera performer sings regularly on religious television and international satellite programming. Her inspirational albums and award-winning songs remain favorites of Christian radio stations and streaming services worldwide.  The stages on which LaMountain sings may have changed from her childhood, but her heart for ministry remains the same. While still appearing in small-town churches, she can also be heard in such major venues as the Manhattan Center and National Cathedral. LaMountain counts it a privilege to represent children’s rights and speak regularly on their behalf. 

Republic, Washington — June 24-28

Northeast Washington Camp Meeting — Sheridan Meadows

Main evening schedule (for full schedule, see link below)


Tuesday

7:00 p.m. — Dr. Isaac Olatunji


Wednesday

7:00 p.m. — Dr. Isaac Olatunji


Thursday

7:00 p.m. — Dr. Isaac Olatunji


Friday

7:00 p.m. — Dr. Isaac Olatunji


Sabbath

7:00 p.m. — Dr. David Jamieson


More information about this gathering can be found at newacampmeeting.com.

Featuring

Isaac Olatunji — Main Speaker

Isaac Olatunji (Ola-tune-gee) Jr., PhD. was born in New York City and was raised in the Washington, D.C. area. Olatunji is currently a professor of theology and social work at Oakwood University and a pastor at State Line Adventist Church in Alabama. Olatunji is a social media influencer and motivational speaker. Olatunji is the author of the motivational book, “You Can Fly Beyond The Sky” teaching motivational principles based on the word of God for peak performance and ultimate success. It is Olatunji’s ultimate goal to reflect the character of Christ, to lead millions to salvation through faith in Christ and finally to win the crown of eternal life.

David Jamieson — Main Speaker

Wenatchee, Washington — TBD

Featuring

TBD — Main Speaker

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