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Camp meetings are special occasions for fellowship, revival, and spiritual renewal. They also offer meaningful outreach opportunities for church members to invite friends, family, and others who are searching for hope. In these warm and inviting environments, many people encounter the gospel for the first time—and their lives are changed.

Ellen G. White highlighted the unique evangelistic impact of these gatherings when she wrote:

“The camp meeting is one of the most important agencies in our work. It is one of the most effective methods of arresting the attention of the people and reaching all classes with the gospel.” — Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, p. 31

Camp meetings are also places of learning and growth. She described them as a training ground where ordinary members are equipped for effective service:

“The camp meeting is a school where workers may receive instruction in practical methods of labour.” — Evangelism, p. 68

In 2026, the Ontario Conference will transition from a single large camp meeting to a network of regional and ethnic gatherings focused on discipleship. These smaller, more accessible settings are designed to deepen relationships, strengthen community, and equip believers for mission within their local context.

Camp meetings strengthen both heart and hands—reviving spiritual life while preparing members for service. All are encouraged to participate in and support their regional gathering. As we meet across the province, may each location become a place of renewal, connection, and intentional discipleship.

Pastor Edwin Martin
Director of Communications and Media Ministry
 

2026 REGIONAL CAMP MEETING SCHEDULE

WESTERN ONTARIO

Date:                          May 13-16, 2026
Theme:                    Growing Disciples
Guest Speakers: 

• Adults: Mansfield Edwards, Ontario Conference VP for Evangelism
• Youth:    Ainsworth E. Joseph

Venue:             St. Paul Congregational Church (450 Park Ave. West, Chatham, ON)
Time:

• Friday, May 15, at 7:00 pm
• Sabbath, May 16, at 9:30 am

ONTARIO HISPANIC
Date:                       May 23, 2026  |  9:00 am
Theme:                 "Discipleship to Save” / “Discipulado para Salvar"
Guest Speaker:  John W. Taylor & Felix H. Cortez
Venue:                   West End Church Centre - 1344 Martin Grove Rd. Etobicoke, ON M9W 4X3
SOUTHERN ONTARIO
Date:                          May 29-30, 2026
Theme:                    “Watching, Waiting, Working”
Guest Speaker:     Dr. Jakov Bibulovic, Ontario Conference President     
Venues:

• Friday, May 29 at 7:00 pm – Simcoe Seventh-day Adventist Church (56 South Drive, Simcoe, ON)
• Sabbath, May 30 at 9:30 am – Norfolk County Fairgrounds (172 South Drive, Simcoe, ON)

METRO NORTH & SOUTH CENTRAL
Date:                          June 6, 2026
Theme:                    “Follow”
Guest Speakers:    Dr. Jose Cortez Jr., NAD Ministerial Association Associate Director              
Venue:                       Catch the Fire Church (272 Attwell Dr., Etobicoke, ON)

Filipino-Canadian
Date:                          June  12-14, 2026
Theme:                    “Together in Mission”
Guest Speakers:   Dr. Allan Martin, Teaching Pastor for the Younger Generation Church                  
Venues:      

• Friday, June 12 at 7:00 pm – First Fil-Can Seventh-day Adventist Church (788 Sheppard Ave. West, North York, ON)
• Sabbath, June 13 at 9:00 am – Canada Event Centre (300 Water St., Whitby, ON)
• Sunday, June 14 at 9:00 am – Kingsway College (1200 Leland Rd, Oshawa, ON)

METRO WEST & WEST CENTRAL
Date:                          July 4, 2026
Theme:                    “Follow Me”
Guest Speakers:    

• Adults – Pastor Dwayne Frazer
• Youth – Pastor Kelvin Kublall

Venue:                    Catch the Fire Church (272 Attwell Dr., Etobicoke, ON)

Eastern Ontario 
Date:                          July 3–4, 2026
Theme:                    “Healthy Families: Healthy Disciples”
Guest Speakers:    Dr. César & Carolann De León, NAD Family Ministries Director            
Venues:      

• Friday, July 3 at 7:00 pm - Ottawa Seventh-day Adventist Church (2200 Benjamin Ave. Ottawa, ON)
• Sabbath, July 4 at 10:00 am –

*Young Adults and Adults - Cornwall Civic Complex (100 Water St. East, Cornwall, ON)
*Children and Teens – St. John’s Presbyterian Church (28 Second St. East, Cornwall, ON)

ALL AFRICAN
Date:                          July 11, 2026

METRO EAST
Date:                          August 15, 2026
Venue:                       Canada Christian College (300 Water St., Whitby, ON L1N 9B6)

NORTHERN ONTARIO
Date:                          September 4-6, 2026
Theme:                    “Unleashed with Power: Returning to the Testimony to Finish the Work” 
Guest Speaker:     Dr. Sung Kwon, Andrews University Associate Professor of Leadership    
Venue:                       Camp Noronto (59 Noronto Rd., French River, ON)

EAST CENTRAL ONTARIO
Date:                          September 19, 2026