The Possibilities Are Limitless
On February 13-15, 2026, twenty-two young adults from the Wisconsin Conference attended the Lake Union Conference Youth Evangelism Congress in the north suburbs of Chicago. I say “attended,” but they did more than that. Our Wisconsin young people networked with other people their age who are interested in ministry, learned from their peers about what…
Read MorePathfinder Winter Retreat 2026
Every February, Wisconsin Pathfinder clubs eagerly anticipate the Winter Retreat at Camp Wakonda. Unlike our spacious summer camping events—where everyone can spread out and pitch a tent—indoor heated accommodations are limited. This makes the retreat a first-come, first-served event, with registration filling up quickly. Yet even when February nights dip into frigid temperatures, we manage…
Read MorePOP Youth Rally 2026
This past Sabbath, young people gathered at the Milwaukee Seventh-day Adventist School for a compelling worship service, a celebration of youth evangelism in the Wisconsin Conference, and an opportunity to serve in the surrounding community. Over 150 were present for the event, from all over Wisconsin (Green Bay, Frederic, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Wausau and…
Read MorePathfinder Winter Retreat Registration Reminder
Registration for the annual Pathfinder Winter Retreat is now open. This year’s retreat will take place at Camp Wakonda, February 20–22, and we are pleased to welcome Pastor Tom Baker as our guest speaker. The weekend will include a variety of fun winter activities, including the popular Toy Boat Regatta on Saturday evening. Come prepared—it’s an event you won’t want to miss.…
Read MoreYouth Evangelism Congress
How would you use $1,000 for Jesus? $50,000? How about $200,000? Here in the Lake Union, we get to ask these questions to young people. Not only do they have answers for us, but we actually have the opportunity to give them the money and watch them use it, to God’s glory! TLDR; You can…
Read MoreThis Is How We Remember
Warm sunlight and a brilliant blue graced the skies of November 23rd, 2025. Over twenty attendees made their march through the woods of Camp Wakonda towards the climbing wall, affectionately known as Howie, who was destined to be put to rest. Friendly chatter blessed the walk. These were people connected by God and Camp Wakonda,…
Read MoreWisconsin Youth Rally 2026
For the past two years, Youth Rally has returned to the Wisconsin Conference. This year the event is moving to Milwaukee SDA School (North Campus). Here’s what to expect and how to plan, this coming January 17. Who is Youth Rally For? The simple answer is: youth of all ages. “Youth” can have a pretty…
Read MoreHowie’s Last Stand
The climbing wall at Camp Wakonda was originally built for the 1999 season of Summer Camp, and it has been a favorite activity of staff and campers ever since. Affectionately, the staff at one point named the wall “Howie.” The reasoning explained to me for this nickname is that the staff, while explaining the rules…
Read MoreDrawn to Jesus: Wisconsin Pathfinder Fair 2025
While Pathfinder clubs may choose to meet all year round (including the summer), the official Pathfinder year in Wisconsin goes from September to May. The year begins in September with a camporee (whether it be sponsored by the local Conference, the Lake Union, or CYE/International Camporee), and ends in May with Pathfinder Fair. At Pathfinder…
Read MoreGLOBAL YOUTH DAY 2025/UNA COMUNIDAD TRANSFORMADA
JAHWI Reporte de Global Youth Day 2025 El “El Dia Mundial de la Juventud” se llevó a cabo en la Escuela Adventista Norte de Milwaukee el 14 y 15 de marzo, organizado y dirigido por la Directiva de la Federación de Jóvenes Adventistas Hispanos de Wisconsin. Este evento buscó inspirar a los jóvenes a participar activamente…
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