General Conference Bulletin, vol. 4

THE LAKE UNION CONFERENCE

This Conference is composed of Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Ontario. It has eighteen thousand members, and a staff of two hundred and fifty laborers employed. In its territory are located the oldest and largest institutions of the denomination. It began its administration the first of July. During that month the members of the Executive Committee held an important council at Berrien Springs, Mich., in connection with the teachers’ institute. The value of this council was very much increased by the presence of a number of ministers of experience from the different States composing the Conference. At this time the organization, begun at the General Conference, was completed. A definite progressive policy was adopted for the advancement of the cause, both in this Conference and in distant fields. GCB July 1, 1901, page 514.5

Two lines of work that have received special attention in this Conference are education and canvassing. The auditor has examined the books of every State treasurer, and has worked untiringly to assist in placing the accounts of the conferences in good shape. GCB July 1, 1901, page 514.6

The first regular session of the Lake Union Conference is to be held in the city of Indianapolis, as early in 1902 as will be favorable for a camp-meeting. It is expected that this will be a large and representative gathering. The most of the laborers of the State conferences will undoubtedly attend. It is understood that a great effort will be made to stir the city with the message the Lord has given us. GCB July 1, 1901, page 514.7