UCC Hosts Pastors for 2022 Winter Retreat

January 19, 2022

Annual event serves to reconnect pastors with each other, mission, and God.

The 2022 Winter Pastor's Retreat was held at the headquarters of Upper Columbia Conference from January 10-12.


Pavel Goia, editor of Ministry Magazine, and associate director of ministerial for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, was on hand for the plenary session. Goia energized the pastors with the importance of prayer in continuing the mission of Christ.


The sessions were recorded and are now available to view on the UCC YouTube channel.


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    Pavel Goia, editor of Ministry Magazine, and associate director of ministerial for General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, presents a morning worship thought.

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    Breafast goodies were provided by the Artisan Bakery at UCA.

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    David Jamieson, president of Upper Columbia Conference, tells the pastors of how he joined the conference.

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    Cheri Peters, author and public speaker, shares her story of personal addiction and her path to Christ. 

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    Anthony Burrell, pastor of Inchelium, Kettle Falls, and Northport churches, shares a worship devotional on day three. 

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    The praise and worship team kicks off the 2022 Winter Pastor's Retreat, held at Upper Columbia Conference. 

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    The 2022 Winter Pastor's Retreat was held at Upper Columbia Conference. 

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