The Allegheny Conference was established September 26, 1945. This was a historical year for Blacks in the Columbia Union Conference. The Allegheny Conference was organized in the rear of a bookstore near Howard University with 4,000 members.

Elder J. H. Wagner was elected the first president and by the beginning of 1967, the conference was divided into two conferences, Allegheny East and West.

Our History

About Us

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  • The Allegheny Conference was established September 26, 1945. This was a historical year for Blacks in the Columbia Union Conference. The Allegheny Conference was organized in the rear of a bookstore near Howard University with 4,000 members.

    Elder J. H. Wagner was elected the first president and by the beginning of 1967, the conference was divided into two conferences, Allegheny East and West.

    It was on July 26 and October 9, 1966 that two special committee meetings were held in response to the action of the Allegheny Conference Constituency, in session May 1, 1966, in Baltimore, Maryland, recommending the division of the Allegheny Conference and the establishing of two regional conferences effective January 1, 1967.

    Elder Cree Sandefur, president of the Columbia Union, served as chairman of the special committee, and T.R. Gardner served as Secretary.  The members present were: Charles Anderson, Nelson Bliss, Gilbert Boyd, Paul Cantrell, W. L. Cheatham, L. G. Cox, William Davis, C. M. Hickerson, Cornelius Jones, J. H. Lester, Osborne McLain, L. R. Palmer, L. R. Preston, E. A. Robertson, Henry Shelton, H. D. Singleton, J. F. Street, W. A. Thompson, C. B. Tivy, Ernest Waller, E. F. Willett, U. S. Willis and Neal C. Wilson. (Edgar Bradley, A. N. Brogden, C. L. Brooks, and W. L. DeShay were guests.)

    This committee voted that the constituency meeting for the western part of the Allegheny Conference be held Sunday, November 13, in Columbus, Ohio; and that the constituency meeting for the eastern section of the conference be held on Sunday, November 20, in Baltimore, Maryland.  After discussing the matter of who should serve as representatives at the coming constituency meetings, the chairman read the recommended list of churches to be included in the eastern and western sections.

    In the constituency meeting of November 20, 1966, the delegates for the eastern portion of the conference elected Elder W. A. Thompson, President and Elder Edward Dorsey, Secretary-Treasurer.

    On January 1, 1967, the Allegheny East Conference commenced operation with: 44 churches, 7,144 members, and $776,589.43 tithe base.

  • The Allegheny East Conference of Seventh-day Adventists exists to promote the sharing of the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ ethnically [TA ETHNAE - "to all people groups"] within its assigned territory through Christ-centered leadership and responsible resource management

Core Values

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Core Values 〰️

  • We intend to offer superior service every time for every church and institution we serve, in every relationship we establish.

  • ervicing and supporting and empowering our churches and schools is our reason for being and to this end we are committed.

  • We consult, ask, inform, and receive information in an open, non-judgmental atmosphere.

  • We encourage initiatives that help us to do things better...to foster continuous learning...to find new ways to serve.

  • Our people are the most important resource in our conference. We are most effective when each person is harmoniously contributing to the level of their capabilities

Our Presidents

  • Trevor Kinlock

    June 23, 2024 - present

  • Marcellus T. Robinson

    October 16, 2022 - June 23, 2024

  • Pete Palmer

    September 2021 - October 16, 2022

  • Henry J. Fordham

    Oct 14, 2012 - Jul 18, 2021

  • Charles L. Cheatham

    Sept 10, 2000 - Oct 14, 2012

  • Alvin M. Kibble

    Jan 1, 1989 - Sept 10, 2000

  • Meade C. Van Putten

    Apr 26, 1981 - Dec 31, 1988

  • Luther R. Palmer, Jr.

    Apr 20, 1975 - Apr 26, 1981

  • Edward Dorsey

    Jun 28, 1970 - Apr 20, 1975

  • William A. Thompson

    Jan 1, 1967 - Jun 28, 1970

  • William L. Cheatham

    Jan 14, 1954 - Dec 31, 1966

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