A Day of Renewal for LRC Pastors
The Lake Region Conference is truly blessed to be served by a dedicated and dynamic group of pastors who faithfully lead and inspire their congregations each week. On April 6, 2025, the Conference administration paused to pour back into these leaders during a one-day workers’ meeting held at the Lake Union Conference office in Berrien […]
Happy Educators Appreciation Week
Happy Educators Appreciation Week! From the heart of the Lake Region Conference and the leadership of Elder Garth Gabriel, we extend our deepest gratitude to every educator who pours faith, excellence, and love into their classroom. Your work doesn’t just teach lessons—it shapes futures, sparks purpose, and reflects the heart of Christ in action. Thank […]
Stewardship Spotlight – Women Are Called to Faithful Stewardship
by Pastor Henoc Paulicin, Stewardship Director for LRC. Photo: iStock “She extends her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy… Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come.” (Proverbs 31:20, 25, NKJV) What if God is positioning women to fund the final proclamation […]
Former and Current Lake Union Officers Reflect on Historic 2015 Apology
Nearly a decade after a landmark apology was issued at the Lake Region Conference Camp Meeting, former and current Lake Union leaders gathered at the Lake Union Conference headquarters in Berrien Springs on Feb. 26 to reflect on its significance, impact, and the ongoing journey toward racial reconciliation within the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The panel […]
Bereavement Announcement for Hattie Mickell
The Lake Region Conference mourns the passing of Ms. Hattie Mickell, who went to rest on February 1, 2025. A cherished member of our community, Sister Mickell was a constant presence in Lake Region, known and loved by all—both young and old. From serving on the cafeteria line during Camp Meetings to sharing thoughtful gift […]
Bereavement Announcement for Pastor James David Parker
With heavy hearts, the Lake Region Conference joins in mourning the loss of Pastor James David Parker, a beloved employee of Lake Region Conference, whose life was dedicated to ministry and service. A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor on: Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025 Location: Berean SDA Church, 291 Hamilton E. […]
Lessons From My Father
by Elijah Horton, originally published by the Lake Union Herald, December 19, 2024. 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. I was 6 at the […]
Lake Region Conference Celebrates 80 Years
(pictured above – 1950 Lake Region Conference office staff included F.N. Crowe, secretary-treasurer (fourth from left), and T.M. Fountain, president (sixth from left). Take a look back at key moments in the celebration of the Lake Region Conference 80th anniversary. September 1944 — The Lake Region Conference is officially formed during a specially called meeting […]
Remebering the Past, Continuing the Mission
Originally published by Lake Union Herald Staff, December 18, 2024 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. Following that pivotal meeting, the Lake Region Conference was born on Jan. 1,1945. This was the very […]
Official Statement of The Lake Region Conference
Mokena, IL — In the interest of transparency, the Lake Region Conference administration appreciates the opportunity by Spectrum magazine to provide a response to their article that is expected to be published later today, January 8, 2025. Below you will find a response to that article being published by Spectrum this evening. Statement of the […]
