“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3
“Pero nuestra ciudadanía está en los cielos, de donde también esperamos al Salvador, al Señor Jesucristo” (Filipenses 3:20).
Is it legal for a state to provide funding to religious schools?
In the 1910s, Sebastian Lewis, a native of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, arrived in Puerto Rico with his family. There, they met Rafael López, a recent convert to Seventh-day Adventism and a literature evangelist.
“The greatest work that can be done in our world is to glorify God by living the character of Christ. God will make perfect only those who will die to self. Those who are willing to do this can say, “I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me.” EGW SDA Bible Commentary, Volume 6, Page 1109
"The more you give, the more you receive." This simple yet philosophical principle echoed throughout time, reminds us of the blessings that come from a generous spirit. It’s a profound truth that the Lake Union witnessed firsthand in 2024.
Dr. Irada Flood is no stranger to long and life-altering journeys. Not only did she leave her native Kazakhstan and travel over 6,000 miles to a new life in the United States, she also moved from an atheistic upbringing into a new spiritual home—Christianity.
When 15-year-old Derek Ruimveld entered Paw Paw Adventist Church (PPAC) in February, greeter Chuck Randall asked what brought him to church that day.
Our blessings are all around us — if we just stop to look. My introduction to this truth began early in my childhood. The memories surrounded time spent in fellowship at the Potter’s House in Maywood, Illinois.
We all desire to make a positive impact, but sometimes we feel like we must do something extraordinary for it to matter. I used to think that way, too.
Within each of us there is a need to belong, to be loved and valued, to recognize that we are a blessing, to feel connected, to share life experiences together, whether good times or hard ones.
When it comes to brain health, a single natural compound may be more powerful than any drug currently available.
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is increasing food access for families in need in the western suburbs through the organization’s team member-supported 24/7 micro pantries.
In a growing effort to strengthen ties and share resources between church communities, leaders from the Lake Union and South Peru Union are deepening their collaboration through a series of mission projects and cultural exchanges.
Berean Transformation Center opens new building in South Bend, advancing its mission to serve the community with outreach, wellness, and hope.
On November 12, conference administrators and ministerial directors from across the Lake Union dedicated their time to mentoring theology students at the annual “Lake Union Day,” organized by the Department of Religion and Biblical Languages at Andrews University.
Katherine Pierre, a senior biology major on the pre-medical track at Andrews University, has made a significant impact on the Andrews campus through a clothing donation initiative that promotes sustainability and supports those in need.
During the fall semester, two new University of Wisconsin Public Campus Ministries were launched, one in Madison and the other in Milwaukee, with the goal of increasing the spiritual growth among students.
During the current 2024–2025 school year, Andrews University is celebrating its 150th anniversary, honoring the school’s start as Battle Creek College in 1874—the first institution of higher education to be established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The Chicago Central Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church commemorated a significant milestone this October, celebrating 90 years of its mission to preach the gospel to the Hispanic community in Chicago.
The Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventist has received a $1.2 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help nurture children in worship and prayer.
In a remarkable display of innovation and commitment, four students from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University orchestrated a bilingual evangelistic series in Chicago, igniting a powerful revival.
As the number of refugee and immigrant congregations in North America rises dramatically, church administrators are increasingly turning to part-time pastors to meet the growing demand for spiritual leadership.
It was April 1944 and a group of leaders met at Chicago’s Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church. Their mission? To organize African American members in the Lake Union territory.
Take a look back at key moments in the celebration of the Lake Region Conference 80th anniversary.
