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  • She Was Comfortable in Her Church Pew. Then God Nudged Her Out.

    She Was Comfortable in Her Church Pew. Then God Nudged Her Out.

    For decades, Gerri Kohtz faithfully attended church and served in various ministries. But after attending training on personal evangelism, she sensed God calling her beyond the walls of her congregation. That invitation led her into Bible studies, neighborhood outreach, and relationships she never expected to build. Her story is a reminder that God often works…

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  • Class of 2026 Academy Students Recognized for Caring Hearts

    Class of 2026 Academy Students Recognized for Caring Hearts

    The Lake Union and North American Division’s Office of Education believe that teaching young people to be actively involved in witnessing and service activities is central to the educational goals of the school and the mission of the church. For this reason, the Caring Heart Award for Christian Service has been established to give recognition to those secondary students who…

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  • Lake Union Celebrates Class of 2026 Senior Academy Graduates

    Lake Union Celebrates Class of 2026 Senior Academy Graduates

    With caps and gowns on, 180 seniors from Lake Union academies are preparing to mark a milestone: the close of high school and the beginning of what God has next.  The Lake Union congratulates each graduate on completing this important chapter in their educational journey. “As we celebrate the graduates of 2026, we are reminded that…

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  • PARL Day Participants Urge Vigilance on Religious Liberty and Freedom of Conscience

    PARL Day Participants Urge Vigilance on Religious Liberty and Freedom of Conscience

    On April 11, 2026, the Lake Union Conference Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Department hosted “Two Freedoms, One Nation: Religious and Civil Liberty at 250” on the campus of Andrews University, urging attendees to remain alert in defending religious liberty and freedom of conscience. The divine service message by John Lomacang, Illinois Conference pastor and…

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  • Eighteen Teams Head to Camp Wagner for Union-Level Pathfinder Bible Experience 

    Eighteen Teams Head to Camp Wagner for Union-Level Pathfinder Bible Experience 

    Eighteen Pathfinder Bible Experience teams from across the Lake Union Conference will gather March 28 at Camp Wagner in Cassopolis, Michigan, for the union-level Pathfinder Bible Experience, one of the highest levels of Bible testing in the North American Division. 

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  • Passion Play Returns to Andrews University Campus

    Passion Play Returns to Andrews University Campus

    After a 10-year hiatus, the Andrews University Passion Play is returning to Berrien Springs on April 4, 2026, offering an immersive, indoor-and-outdoor, seven-scene walkthrough experience depicting the final week of Jesus’ life. 

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  • Toson Knight Honored by Breath of Life Ministries for Mentoring Detroit Youth

    Toson Knight Honored by Breath of Life Ministries for Mentoring Detroit Youth

      Toson Knight is a Detroit-bred leader and community champion dedicated to the moral, academic and intellectual development of Detroit’s young people. Raised in Highland Park, Mr. Knight’s early life was marked by instability and struggle. His life took a transformative turn when he enrolled at Oakwood University, where mentorship, structure and faith helped redirect…

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  • Nicole Mattson Named Interim Director of Education for Lake Union Conference

    Nicole Mattson Named Interim Director of Education for Lake Union Conference

    Nicole Mattson was appointed to the role of interim Education Director for the Lake Union, effective immediately. She has served as associate director for elementary since 2022.

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  • Lake Union to Host Christmas Eve Prayer Gathering, “Shining Hope”

    Lake Union to Host Christmas Eve Prayer Gathering, “Shining Hope”

    The Lake Union is hosting Shining Hope, a one-hour early-morning prayer initiative rooted in the Christmas story and God’s faithfulness to His promises.

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  • Survey Says. . .!

    Survey Says. . .!

    Our 2025 reader survey is complete and the results are in!

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