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Digital Outreach Day Set for October 10

At Pentecost, about 3,000 people responded to the gospel and were added to the church in one day (Acts 2:41). On Sabbath, October 10, Ontario Adventists have another opportunity to share the good news—this time across the digital mission field. During our conference-wide Digital Outreach Day, every member is encouraged to use social media intentionally […]

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Edwin Martin
Communications & Media Ministry Director

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VOAR Sharathon
Communications

Keep the Light Shining: Support Lighthouse VOAR-FM Sharathon 2026

Posted: Oct 14th, 2026

Lighthouse VOAR-FM, Canada’s only Seventh-day Adventist radio network, continues to share Christ-centred music and programming with listeners across Canada and beyond through its network of radio stations and online streaming platforms. Through this ministry, we seek to reach not only committed believers but also those who are spiritually searching, have become disconnected from faith, or […]
Author
W. Bill Symonds
Station Manager, Lighthouse FM Radio Network
GC Announces New App
Communications

General Conference Announces New Apps Built for OneVoice27

Posted: Oct 14th, 2026

Adventist Knowledge is Adventist Intelligence, and Adventist+ will help church members and those curious about the Adventist faith discover the Bible. On October 13, the General Conference (GC) announced two new applications built to strengthen the OneVoice27 initiative at Annual Council. The GC developed Adventist Knowledge is Adventist Intelligence (AKAI), an AI platform produced by […]
Author
Lacey Stecker
Adventist News Network
Ministerial

Seven Gospel Workers Commissioned and Ordained to the Ministry

Posted: Oct 14th, 2026

October 10, 2026, marked a significant milestone in the lives and ministries of seven gospel workers from the Ontario Conference, who were commissioned and ordained at the Downsview Seventh-day Adventist Church in Toronto, Ontario. The service was graced by Pastor Cyril Millett III, Executive Secretary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada (SDACC), who served […]
Author
Edwin Martin
Communications & Media Ministry Director
Gordon Pifher through the years
Camp Ministries

Remembering Pastor Gordon Pifher: A Legacy of Faith, Adventure and Mentorship

Posted: Oct 14th, 2026

The Ontario Conference joins the Camp Frenda family in mourning the passing of Pastor Gordon Pifher, affectionately known as “GP,” who passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026. Pastor Pifher served as director of Camp Frenda from 1979 to 1985, leaving a legacy of faith, creativity and mentorship. His adventurous spirit and imaginative approach to […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Education / Ministerial

Building Spiritual Resilience: Ontario Conference Workers Retreat

Posted: Oct 7th, 2026

For the first time in the history of the Ontario Conference, the Workers’ Retreat was held at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario, from September 25–27, 2026. The weekend provided a refreshing opportunity for worship, reflection, fellowship, and meaningful family bonding. Set against the beautiful backdrop of autumn’s changing colours and the tranquil waters of Peninsula […]
Author
Edwin Martin
Communications & Media Ministry Director
Communications

Digital Outreach Day Set for October 10

Posted: Oct 7th, 2026

At Pentecost, about 3,000 people responded to the gospel and were added to the church in one day (Acts 2:41). On Sabbath, October 10, Ontario Adventists have another opportunity to share the good news—this time across the digital mission field. During our conference-wide Digital Outreach Day, every member is encouraged to use social media intentionally […]
Author
Edwin Martin
Communications & Media Ministry Director
Adventurers / Master Guide / Pathfinders

Refocus on the Mission: The AMP Leadership Summit Through My Lens

Posted: Oct 7th, 2026

As a photographer, I came to the AMP Leadership Summit expecting to capture moments. What I did not expect was to witness a story unfolding through my lens. This powerful weekend began even before the first session started. As I stepped through the doors of the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel on October 1, 2026, […]
Author
MG Jayda Parkes
Ontario Conference Pathfinder Council Drill, Drum, & Media Coordinator
Community Services

Sudbury Community and Fun Day Brings Faith, Fun, and Family Together

Posted: Oct 6th, 2026

On August 23, 2026, the Community Services and Family Ministries departments of the Sudbury Seventh-day Adventist Church organised a successful Community and Family Fun Day, bringing together approximately 150 people for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and community engagement. The event featured two police cruisers and a fire truck, giving attendees an opportunity to interact […]
Author
Thoko Mzungwana
Community Services/ADRA and Prayer Ministries Leader, Sudbury Seventh-day Adventist Church
Ministerial

Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Church to Celebrate 110 Years of Faith and Mission

Posted: Oct 5th, 2026

The Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Church warmly invites former members, friends, and the wider Ontario Conference family to join us on October 16–17, 2026, as we celebrate 110 years of faith, community, and mission. Organised in 1916, the Windsor congregation has journeyed through more than a century of change and growth while remaining committed to proclaiming the […]
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Pastor Alex Golovenko
Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Church
Communications

Introducing the New Adventist Logo Creator

Posted: Sep 29th, 2026

The Information Technology Department and the Communications and Media Ministry are pleased to launch the new Adventist Logo Creator, a simple tool designed to help standardise the use of the Adventist name and logo across local churches and ministries in Ontario. The official Adventist logo is a visible expression of our connection to the worldwide […]
Author
Edwin Martin
Communications & Media Ministry Director
Communications

Missional Small Groups: A Special Edition of Ontario Highlights

Posted: Sep 29th, 2026

A special edition of Ontario Highlights, focused on Missional Small Groups, will be mailed this coming Friday, October 2, 2026, and should arrive in your mailbox by next week. Here is an excerpt from the editorial: “In keeping with the Ontario Conference’s growth direction toward discipleship and disciple-making, this special edition of Ontario Highlights offers […]
Author
Edwin Martin
Communications & Media Ministry Director
Ministerial

A New Chapter at Apple Creek: Welcoming Pastor Deon Rose and Family

Posted: Sep 29th, 2026

Sabbath, August 29, 2026, will be remembered as a significant and historic day in the life of Apple Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church. The congregation joyfully welcomed its new Assistant Pastor, Deon Rose, along with her daughter, Skyy, and son, Romone, into the Apple Creek Church family. A spirit of excitement, gratitude, and anticipation filled the […]
Author
Kurt Thomas
Senior Pastor, Apple Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church
Master Guide

A Joyful Harvest: 19 Inducted into the Taurus Master Guide Club

Posted: Sep 29th, 2026

“Which one of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.” — Luke 15:4–6 September 19, 2026, […]
Author
Petula Walrond
Director, Toronto Central Taurus Master Guide Club
Church Growth / Evangelism

Canada Marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30

Posted: Sep 29th, 2026

How would you feel if, after a difficult life experience, you were not allowed to share your journey? What if your story were ignored, denied, or rendered unimportant? Would it not be fulfilling to have your truth heard, acknowledged, and reconciled? The Seventh-day Adventist Church is called to “do justly, love mercy and walk humbly […]
Author
Dr. Mansfield Edwards
Vice President, Evangelism & Outreach | Director, Indigenous Ministry & Seniors Ministry
Ribbon cutting
Church Growth / Evangelism

Mount Zion Filipino Marks 35 Years: A Legacy of Faith Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Posted: Sep 22nd, 2026

For 35 years, Mount Zion Filipino Seventh-day Adventist Church has been a testament to God’s faithfulness, love, and guiding hand. What began with a vision and a community of believers has grown into a spiritual family built on worship, service, fellowship, and an enduring commitment to share the Gospel. On September 12-13, 2026, MZFC marked […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Speaker and congregation
Church Growth / Evangelism

Now or Never: A Week of Hope, Community and Invitation

Posted: Sep 22nd, 2026

From August 29 to September 5, the Seventh-day Adventist Church Cambridge welcomed the community for Now or Never, a week-long revival and evangelistic series led by Pastor Kenneth Appiah Kubi. Throughout the week, more than 38 visitors joined church members for worship, fellowship, practical support and messages centred on making intentional choices for Christ. Each […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Canada Karen Adventist Ministry- Camp Meeting
Church Growth / Evangelism

Canada Karen Adventist Ministry Gathers in Windsor

Posted: Sep 21st, 2026

“Witness of His Love” Brings Together Karen Families from Across Canada From August 26-30, 2026, the Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Church had the privilege of hosting the annual gathering of the Canada Karen Seventh-day Adventist Ministry. More than 100 adults, youth, and children came together for five days of worship, fellowship, training, and spiritual renewal. Under […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Maurice at the pulpit
Ministerial

A Summer of Ministry: Maurice Clarke Discovers the Power of Presence

Posted: Sep 21st, 2026

For Maurice Clarke, a young member of the Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Church studying for pastoral ministry at Burman University in Alberta, this past summer offered an opportunity to move beyond the classroom and experience ministry firsthand. Maurice spent the summer completing a pastoral practicum with Advent Health Care Canada at Forestview and Valleyview, two long-term […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
AI rendering of the Bluewater Campmeeting location
Church Growth / Evangelism

Bluewater Camp Meeting Attendees Reminded to Trust God “Amidst the Waves”

Posted: Sep 16th, 2026

Surrounded by fertile fields, flowing rivers and the late-summer leafy trees of central Ontario, members of the Hanover, Harriston, and Owen Sound churches joined together with other guests for the Bluewater Camp Meeting. This year it was held on September 12 at the Elmwood Recreational Centre, near Hanover, Ontario. The theme was “Discipline of Discipleship.” […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Pastor Maxi prays over Pastor Sano and family
Ministerial

Windsor Welcomes Pastor Patrick Sano to Ministry

Posted: Sep 15th, 2026

The Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Church joyfully welcomed Pastor Patrick Sano as its new Assistant Pastor for Youth, together with his wife, Olivia, and their daughter, Hadassa, marking the beginning of a new chapter of ministry in Windsor. The official welcome took place on Sabbath, August 29, 2026, during a special service attended by Pastor Emile […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
International Pathfinder Camporee 2029, Oshkosh, WI logo
Pathfinders

Location Chosen for the 2029 Stand Strong North American Division International Pathfinder Camporee

Posted: Sep 15th, 2026

For months the North American Division International Camporee office staff and executive committee have been praying, meeting, and exploring options for the NAD International Pathfinder Camporee in 2029. After much consideration, the 2029 Stand Strong North American Division International Pathfinder Camporee is going back home to Oshkosh, Wisconsin! “While the 2024 Believe the Promise Camporee […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Communications

Co-ed Christian Volleyball League Turns 40

Posted: Sep 14th, 2026

The Seventh-day Co-ed Christian Volleyball League (SDC-CVL) is excited to celebrate its 40th anniversary during the 2026-2027 season! On behalf of the League Executive Committee, we would like to first thank God for His guidance, blessings, and faithfulness over the past 40 years. We are grateful for the many players, churches, volunteers, and supporters who […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Communications / Family Ministries / Prayer Ministries

Ontario Conference Launches OneVoice27/All Things New Through United Prayer

Posted: Sep 14th, 2026

Over 750 members and friends of the Ontario Conference gathered virtually on Friday, September 11, 2026, beginning at 7:00 pm, for a conference-wide prayer meeting launching the OneVoice27/All Things New initiative on Zoom, Roku and YouTube. Jointly organised by the Conference’s Family, Prayer, and Media Ministries, the gathering took place during Family Togetherness Week of […]
Author
Edith Missah-Habaradas and Pastor Allan Chichester
The Website Administrator
Children’s Ministries & Education

Bowmanville Children Travel to Ancient Rome

Posted: Sep 14th, 2026

This past July, Bowmanville Seventh-day Adventist Church stepped back in time as its halls became the streets of Ancient Rome. Roman soldiers roamed the halls, Bible characters came to life, and 91–104 children each day, alongside nearly 55 volunteers, experienced five unforgettable days of Vacation Bible School. For Bowmanville Church, VBS is much more than […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator

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