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Denominational Re-Organization

The General Conference endorses a plan of union conferences and departments, co-ordinating and unify…

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Christian Record Braille Foundation Opens

The denomination begins a program to reach the blind with the Three Angel's Message.

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Oakwood College Formed

The General Conference opens Alabama's Oakwood Industrial School, the forerunner of today's Oakwood…

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The Morning Stars’ Mission

Edson White and Will Palmer build the mission boat Morning Star, and floated it down the Mississippi…

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Ellen White Travels to Australia

Ellen White journeys to Australia and influences the development of Avondale School for Christian Wo…

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Pivotal General Conference Session

The General Conference session held in Minneapolis helps the young denomination refocus on the savin…

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Ellen White Makes European Trip

Ellen White sails for Europe to support and encourage outreach work abroad.

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Battle Creek’s Dime Tabernacle is Built

In a unique plan for funding, this historic church was built "one dime at a time." Before the days w…

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Growth in Missions, Education, and Publishing

In September J.N. Andrews, the first official Adventist missionary, sails for Europe. Battle Creek C…

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Western Health Reform Institute Established

Western Health Reform Institute in Battle Creek, Michigan is founded. This is the first of hundreds…

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