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Pastor Aki T. Pirskanen to Join Elmhurst Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Illinois Conference is pleased to announce that Pastor Aki T. Pirskanen has accepted the call to serve as the new pastor of the Elmhurst Seventh-day Adventist Church. He will be joined by his wife, Säde, and their children.

Illinois Conference Communications
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Home at Last! Homecoming 2025 Marks a New Era for Camp Akita
The story of how the Illinois Conference founded Camp Akita.

Illinois Conference Communications
Jun 12, 20255 min read


Ken Knudsen to Serve HAA as Principal for 2025-2026 School Year
Ken Knudsen will be joining Hinsdale Adventist Academy as Interim Principal for the 2025–2026 school year

Illinois Conference Communications
May 28, 20252 min read


Judie Rosa Appointed New ILC Education Superintendent
The Illinois Conference Executive Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Judie Rosa, MSEd-EL, M.Ed-Cl as the new Education Superintendent, effective immediately.

Illinois Conference Communications
May 2, 20251 min read


The Promised Land: The Incredible Story of Camp Akita
The story of how the Illinois Conference founded Camp Akita.

Illinois Conference Communications
Apr 23, 20256 min read


Hearts United in Service: Hinsdale Adventist Academy’s Mission Trip to the Philippines
From March 22 to April 2, a group of students and leaders from Hinsdale Adventist Academy (HAA), along with other members in the area, embarked on a life-changing mission trip to Bacolod, Philippines.

Illinois Conference Communications
Apr 20, 20253 min read


Homecoming 2025: A Celebration of Camp Ministry
Mark your calendars for June 5th to 8th, 2025, and prepare for a weekend filled with celebration, reflection, and preview of what the future looks like for Akita.

Illinois Conference Communications
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Synergy & Global Youth Day: A Sabbath of Service
On March 15, over 600 people across Chicagoland came together for a powerful Sabbath of worship and service through twin events: Synergy and

Illinois Conference Communications
Mar 21, 20252 min read


Pastor Rodney Balmes Ordained
Rodney Balmes, Hinsdale Fil-Am's youth pastor, was ordained on February 15th during a special evening service.

Illinois Conference Communications
Mar 4, 20252 min read


Strengthening Ministry: Illinois Conference Hosts Pastor-Teacher Gathering
On February 24, eighty-five teachers and pastors came together at the Illinois Conference office for the second pastor-teacher conference in

Illinois Conference Communications
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Let There Be Light: Champaign Church Upgrades their Platform Lights
The Champaign Church upgraded their lights for the sake of evangelism

Illinois Conference Communications
Feb 21, 20251 min read


Illinois Conference Hits Historic 14,000 Member Mark
The Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists reached 14,000 members for the first time, ending 2024 with a net increase of 144 new memb

Illinois Conference Communications
Feb 10, 20251 min read


Former Hinsdale Pastor, Larry Milliken, Passes to His Rest
Pastor Larry Milliken, senior pastor of the Hinsdale Seventh-day Adventist Church from 1979 to 1988, passed to rest on Friday, January 3, in

Illinois Conference Communications
Feb 5, 20253 min read


Remembering Ronald Becker Graham: A Life of Service and Generosity
Ronald Becker Graham, who served at Broadview Academy in LaFox, Illinois, for forty years, passed away on January 24, 2025.

Illinois Conference Communications
Feb 5, 20252 min read


North American Division Offers Guidelines on Immigration
The North American Division has offered guidelines on the rights of churches and schools in an immigration enforcement situation.

Illinois Conference Communications
Feb 3, 20251 min read


Immigration Enforcement and Your Rights
Jennifer Gray Woods Public Affairs and Religious Liberty director, Lake Union Conference Reposted from the Lake Union Herald Q: I heard...

Illinois Conference Communications
Jan 31, 20252 min read


Illinois Conference Leaders Help Launch Project Amigo
Illinois Conference Leaders help launch Project Amigo, an exciting new initiative between Lake Union and the Peruvian Union Mission.

Illinois Conference Communications
Jan 28, 20253 min read


2025 Youth Winter Retreat Braves Cold Weather to Build Connections
Illinois Conference joins the global Adventist family in kicking off 10 Days of Prayer

Illinois Conference Communications
Jan 23, 20251 min read


Illinois Members Kick Off 10 Days of Prayer
Illinois Conference joins the global Adventist family in kicking off 10 Days of Prayer

Illinois Conference Communications
Jan 9, 20251 min read


Nathan and Alyse Roe join Camp Akita as New Asst. Camp Ranger, Food Service & Housekeeping Director
The ILC Executive Committee voted to hire two new members of the Camp Akita team.

Illinois Conference Communications
Dec 21, 20241 min read
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