Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

09/07/2026

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09/01/2026

⌛ Throwback Tuesday: Last week, we shared a story from 1950 about Dorcas Societies from across Chicago coming together to help the city prepare for the aftermath of an atomic attack.

With help from the wonderful staff at , we found the full-page feature published in the Chicago Herald-American (Oct. 3, 1950, p. 19). It tells the story of Adventist women who envisioned every Adventist church becoming a beacon of hope and practical assistance in a moment of crisis.

08/26/2026

School has begun and that means that pumpkin spice... err, Chicagoland Convocation is just around the corner. We're back at Yellowbox Church in Naperville for a full day of worship, fellowship, seminars, and an evening concert.

Dr. Dwight Nelson will be our main speaker and special music provided by Laura Morena.

Children and Youth programs are available, along with a prepaid lunch option.

Learn more at ilcsda.org.

08/25/2026

☢ In 1950, preparing for the apocalypse apocalypse wasn’t a crazy religious idea.

It was community service.

08/25/2026

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08/19/2026

Waiting is meaningful ministry. It's hard to wait when others seem to leave us behind in their ambition. To wait is to trust in God's timing; to anticipate and sync up in the rhythm of God's good purpose. In an age defined by people acting in their own time for their own interests, Isaiah calls us to practice the holy work of waiting.

08/18/2026

08/12/2026

While we often admire heroic acts of faithfulness, the ordinary, everyday kind often feels like it doesn't amount to much. One prayer. One kind word. One right choice. One more step. How can these things bring about any meaningful change? Yet God gathers these small acts into a harvest. Do not lose heart before the season changes.

08/05/2026

The Christian hope is more than positive thinking. It grows from knowing the God who remains faithful when life feels uncertain. Bring Him your worries today, and leave room for His peace to settle into the noisy places of your heart.