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Integration Dinner Welcomes Francophone Newcomers to Ottawa

Posted: Oct 22nd, 2025

Integration Dinner Welcomes Francophone Newcomers to Ottawa October 22, 2025 | Élia Ménard | Ottawa Francophone Adventist Church On October 12, 2025, the Community Services department of the Ottawa Francophone Church, in partnership with Personal Ministries, hosted its third annual integration dinner for Francophone newcomers. More than forty people participated in the event, which aimed […]
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Ministerial

Toronto Heritage Ghanaian Adventist Church Welcomes New Pastor

Posted: Oct 22nd, 2025

Toronto Heritage Ghanaian Adventist Church Welcomes New Pastor October 22, 2025 | Joel Nembhard | Ontario Conference On Sabbath, October 18, 2025, the Toronto Heritage Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist Church joyfully welcomed Pastor Michael Kwabena Lowas as its newly installed pastor. The installation service, led by Pastor Joel Nembhard, was a spirit-filled occasion marked by gratitude, […]
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Youth

Love Week Challenge Inspires Ontario Adventist Youth

Posted: Oct 22nd, 2025

Love Week Challenge Inspires Ontario Adventist Youth October 22, 2025 | Chris Perrott | OCN Inspired by the words of 1 John 4:19 — “We love because He first loved us” — the Ontario Conference Youth and Young Adult Ministries, through its Compassion Ministry, launched the Love Week Challenge. Designed to inspire and empower young […]
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Youth

Metro North Central Youth

Posted: Oct 22nd, 2025

Celebrating Culture, Compassion, and Community: A Night to Remember October 22, 2025 | Natasha Nithiarajan | Metro North Central Regional Youth   The Metro North Central (MNC) Regional Youth Association hosted a heartwarming Cultural Night and Agape Feast on October 11, 2025. This event marked the conclusion of the Adventist Youth Ontario’s Compassion Love Week. […]
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October is Pastors Appreciation Month: A Time to Honour Those Who Lead Us Spiritually

Posted: Oct 16th, 2025

Each October, we pause to recognize and express our deep appreciation for the pastors who serve our churches with unwavering dedication, compassion, and spiritual leadership. Pastors Appreciation Month is not only a time to say “thank you,” but also an opportunity to reflect on the high calling and sacred responsibility our pastors have accepted in […]
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Brampton Adventist Church – Pentecost 2025

Posted: Oct 16th, 2025

The year 2025 has been a season of remarkable evangelistic growth and spiritual renewal for the Brampton Seventh-day Adventist Church. Guided by the power of the Holy Spirit, the congregation has experienced steady progress in disciple-making and membership growth through various initiatives designed for all age groups. Strong Beginnings The year opened on a high […]
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Church Growth / Evangelism

Pentecost 2025 and Beyond Proclamation Events

Posted: Oct 16th, 2025

Here is a list of proclamation events taking place across Ontario. Your ongoing prayers and support for these evangelistic efforts will be greatly appreciated. Church Name of Event Date Preacher Northwest Brampton Hope For Living Oct. 4-18 Pr. Jermaine Parker Philadelphia Revelation Speaks Oct. 4-18 Pr. Jason Levy Toronto Central Good News Oct. 4-25 Robert […]
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Church Growth / Evangelism

Pentecost 2025 & Beyond: A Movement in Motion

Posted: Oct 16th, 2025

The Spirit is moving powerfully across Ontario—and the numbers speak for themselves. As of today, 160 churches and nine schools have united under the banner of Pentecost 2025 & Beyond, and together, we’ve welcomed 589 new members into the Ontario Conference family. This is more than a campaign—it’s a revival. From Ottawa to Mississauga, congregations […]
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GC President Calls Seventh-day Adventists to Move Forward Together

Posted: Oct 16th, 2025

On October 11 Erton Köhler, General Conference (GC) president, called on members of the General Conference Executive Committee (GC EXCOM) to move past their differences and choose unity for mission instead. In his first address during the 2025 Annual Council in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, Köhler celebrated the richness of the Adventist worldwide family […]
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Sudbury Adventist Church Hosts Truth and Reconciliation Event

Posted: Oct 16th, 2025

A significant Truth and Reconciliation event recently took place at the Sudbury District Jail. This gathering brought together community members, faith leaders, and local officials to acknowledge historical injustices and promote healing and unity as we work toward a more harmonious future. The Seventh-day Adventist Church played a crucial role in advocating for Indigenous people, […]
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Lloyd Lawrence Memorial Concert & Basketball Scholarship

Posted: Oct 8th, 2025

On the weekend of October 18-19, a special memorial concert and basketball tournament will be held to celebrate the life of Lloyd “Mouse” Lawrence. This event aims to raise funds for a Basketball Scholarship Fund established in his name for students at Crawford Adventist Academy (main campus), where Lloyd coached both the boys’ and girls’ […]
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Pathfinders

A Royal Evening for Metro South Central Pathfinders

Posted: Oct 8th, 2025

The Metro South Central District Pathfinder Ministry has stepped things up a notch! We kicked off the new Pathfinder year full of energy, ready to take on whatever challenges may come our way. On Sunday, September 28, 2025, the first etiquette banquet was held, organized by District Coordinator Akeem Favorite along with Area Coordinators Rod […]
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Seniors

Celebrating Seniors’ Day: More Than Gray Hair

Posted: Oct 8th, 2025

When we think of seniors, we often picture restaurant discounts, slow steps at crosswalks, or the thoughtful gray-haired church member who takes his time during Sabbath School. However, beyond these stereotypes lies a wealth of wisdom, experience, and spiritual depth that enriches our congregations and communities. Ministry to seniors is a vital expression of pastoral […]
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Mansfield Edwards
Director of Indigenous Ministries
Communications

Strengthening Our Identity Through Adventist Church Branding

Posted: Oct 8th, 2025

Why Consistent Branding Matters in Today’s Culture In our media-saturated world, many competing voices vie for people’s attention. How can we effectively convey the Gospel message to those with short attention spans? How can our church stand out amid the chaos and distractions? To break through in this digital age, we must maintain consistency in […]
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Communicating with Hands, Touching Hearts

Posted: Oct 1st, 2025

On September 6, 2025, members of the Toronto Spanish and the Downsview Seventh-day Adventist churches gathered to celebrate a significant milestone: the successful completion of their American Sign Language (ASL) training program.   The program, organized by the Possibility Ministry at Downsview Seventh-day Adventist Church, began on March 9 and continued for ten weeks. It […]
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Crawford Adventist Academy Launches the Holy Habits Initiative

Posted: Oct 1st, 2025

“This is the end of the beginning,” said Principal Andon Boyce of Crawford High School as he concluded the assembly at the main campus of Crawford Adventist Academy (CAA). The assembly held on September 15, 2025, was to launch the “On My Blessed Behavior” initiative. The purpose of the assembly was to encourage students to […]
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Bramalea at 40: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future

Posted: Oct 1st, 2025

The Bramalea Filipino-Canadian Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sabbath, September 27, 2025. The celebration culminated a week-long series of events that included worship, testimonies, music, and recommitment, all held under the theme “Journeying Together in Faith.” This milestone event brought together past and present members, friends, and former pastors who returned to […]
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Pentecost 2025: A Workers’ Meeting to Remember

Posted: Oct 1st, 2025

The 2025 Ontario Conference Workers’ Meeting, themed “Pentecost 2025: Preach It. Teach It. Live It!”, was held from September 21 to 23 at LIUNA Station in Hamilton. This beautifully restored 1930s railway station, renowned for its stunning architecture, provided an inspiring and professional setting for pastors, Bible workers, teachers, support staff, directors, and administrators, along […]
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Fun Day Brings Community Together

Posted: Sep 25th, 2025

The Sudbury Seventh-day Adventist Church recently hosted its annual Community Fun Day, welcoming over 200 members of the community. The event featured a variety of engaging booths, including Pathfinders, face painting, games, a barbecue, and a dunk tank. A major highlight of the day was a visit from the firefighters, which drew the attention of […]
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Kristen Bailey
Secretary, Communications
Master Guide

Oracle Master Guide Mission Trip Inspires Hope in Parry Sound

Posted: Sep 25th, 2025

From July 2 to 6, 2025, the Oracle Master Guide Club went on a mission trip—not to another country or across the ocean, but just two hours north of Toronto. We visited and stayed at a small church in Parry Sound with the intention of renovating the space and inspiring its members, while also reaching […]
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Kristen Bailey
Secretary, Communications

Will You Help Bring New Life to Parry Sound Church?

Posted: Sep 25th, 2025

Are you looking for a place where your faith can truly make a difference? I would like to share a special need we have here in Parry Sound, Ontario. Our church is small, and for a long time, we have been praying for more workers to join us. We believe God is listening, and perhaps […]
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Kristen Bailey
Secretary, Communications

75 Years Strong: Pathfinders Stand Tall, Speak Truth, and Serve Boldly

Posted: Sep 25th, 2025

On September 20, twelve Pathfinder clubs from the southwest district gathered at the Forest Glade Community Center in Windsor, Ontario, to celebrate World Pathfinder Day with the theme, “Pathfinders on Purpose.” This Sabbath marked the 75th anniversary of the Pathfinder organization.  The clubs in attendance were the Hamilton Hylanders, London Sparrow, Niagara Penn, Brantford, Kitchener-Waterloo, […]
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Kristen Bailey
Secretary, Communications

Honouring Truth and Reconciliation: A Call to Action

Posted: Sep 25th, 2025

September 30 marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A solemn occasion to remember the children who never returned home from residential schools and to honour the survivors who continue to carry the weight of that painful legacy. Until their closure in 1996, 140 federally run residential schools operated across Canada, leaving deep scars […]
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Kristen Bailey
Secretary, Communications
Personal Ministries

Save the Date: “Disciples on Fire” Convention Set for March 13-14, 2026

Posted: Sep 22nd, 2025

Save the Date: “Disciples on Fire” Convention Set for March 13-14, 2026   Understanding the importance of keeping all church ministry leaders focused on the Great Commission—specifically, the call to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:18-20)—the Ontario Conference is excited to announce the upcoming biennial Adventist Ministries Convention, scheduled for March 13-14, 2026. […]
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