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 […]
Happy New Year from President Gabriel
As we step into 2025, we give thanks to God for His faithfulness and guidance throughout 2024. We are excited for what this new year holds and look forward to a God-led journey ahead. As we embrace this new year, I want to personally encourage you to trust God’s plans for your life and our […]
Happy Holidays from LRC Administrators
Dear Pastors, Staff, Teachers, Executive Committee Members, and Constituents of the Lake Region Conference, As we reflect on this year, we are deeply grateful for your extraordinary work, dedication, and faithful service to God’s mission. Your unwavering efforts have touched countless lives, and we celebrate the light you bring to others. This year brought many […]
Dr. Eddie Allen Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at PELC
Lake Region Conference’s very own Dr. Eddie Allen, Vice President for Multilingual Ministries, received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Service in Regional Conference work on December 7th, in Huntsville, Alabama, at the annual Pastoral Evangelism and Leadership Council (PELC). This prestigious honor was presented by Dr. Jesse Wilson, Chair of the PELC Committee; Dr. […]
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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,
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
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
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
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
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
Happy New Year from President Gabriel
As we step into 2025, we give thanks to God for His faithfulness and guidance throughout 2024. We are excited for what this new year
Happy Holidays from LRC Administrators
Dear Pastors, Staff, Teachers, Executive Committee Members, and Constituents of the Lake Region Conference, As we reflect on this year, we are deeply grateful for
