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Latest upcoming conference events in Ontario

Family Ministries

Sep 1 Ends: Dec 31

Family Worship-in-a-Box

Stewardship

Oct 2 Ends: Oct 8

Stewardship Revival Week

Family Ministries

Oct 3 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Journeying With Grief

Youth

Oct 7 Ends: Oct 16

Mission Project 2022 – Mexico

Youth

Nov 18 Ends: Nov 20

Thrive Together Summit

Womens Ministries

Mar 17

“Treasured” – Single Moms Retreat

Family Ministries

Apr 14 Ends: Apr 16

Married Couples Escape

Latest upcoming local church events in Ontario

Ajax

Aug 13 Ends: Oct 15

Bible Class Series

Sep 11 Ends: Dec 11 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Grief Support Group

Multi Church

Sep 17 Ends: Oct 8

The Hope Experience: A Happy Ending

Richmond Hill

Sep 30 Ends: Oct 9 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Gospel Panorama According To Moses

Downsview

Oct 1 Ends: Oct 15

Handwritings of Hope

Apple Creek

Oct 8 Ends: Oct 29

“Footprints of Hope” Toronto

Multi Church

Oct 14 Ends: Oct 15

“Next Level” : East Central Youth Rally

Ruth

Oct 21 Ends: Oct 23

Ruth Youth Retreat Camp New Lowell

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First-Ever Hybrid GC Session

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NEWS & ARTICLES

Communications

Sep 30th, 2022

Workers’ Meeting: Together in Ministry and Mission

After two years of meeting online, Ontario Conference workers joyfully reunited for an in-person workers’ meeting in Hamilton from September 18-20. Pastors, Bible workers, teachers, directors, support staff and their families came from near and far (as far as Sioux lookout!) for a few days of worship, fellowship, learning and fun. Robert Greaves (pastor, Ottawa, […]

Christelle Agboka

Communications Director

Communications

Jun 1st, 2022

75 Years of Discipleship at Camp Frenda

When you hear “Camp Frenda,” what do you think of first? A picturesque lake, tree-lined paths, swimming, horseback riding, waterskiing and other outdoor adventures? Friendships with peers from across the province? A chance to participate in activities not available at home? Most would concur with Camp Frenda Director Pastor James Rooney, who described his childhood […]

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General Ontario Conference

Apr 21st, 2022

What Can We Do at Home to Care for the Environment?

As Christians, we believe that God created the Earth and us and has entrusted us to care for the planet and each other. What practical things can we do at home to care for the Earth’s environment? Before you step into action, pray individually and with your family about what God desires you to do […]

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General Ontario Conference

Apr 14th, 2022

Benefit Concert Raises $7300 for Ukraine

Photo Credit: Karine E. Joseph – kejphoto.com On March 26, the People Matter Project, in partnership with ADRA Canada, hosted an Emergency Relief Benefit Concert for those affected by the war in Ukraine. All of the donations raised were directed to ADRA Canada to support their relief efforts in and around Ukraine. When news broke […]

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Communications

Apr 8th, 2022

Richmond Hill Church Helps Ukraine One Pierogi at a Time

I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do. Edward Everett Hale “What can we do?” As the Russia-Ukraine war started on February 24 raged on, Ukrainian Elita Carrasco, whose parents are […]

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Communications

Mar 25th, 2022

Mission and Leadership Summit Prepares Attendees for a Post-Pandemic World

On day one of Ontario Conference’s virtual Mission and Leadership Summit (Friday and Sabbath, March 4 and 5), Pastor Alina van Rensburg quoted this challenging statement from leading congregational researcher Scott Cormode. Shockingly, she noted, he made this statement “before 2020, when our world and church were turned upside down by a global pandemic.” All […]

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Communications

Feb 25th, 2022

Ontario Conference Holds First Ordination Service Since 2019

On December 11, 2021, an intimate group of friends, family and colleagues gathered at Really Living Centre in Hamilton for Ontario Conference’s first ordination since 2019. Bad weather did not prevent them from supporting Pastors Andrew Thomas (Ruth Church), R. J. Becbec (then-Scarborough, now Barrie Church), Rui Oliveira (Niagara and St. Catharine’s Churches) and Kirk […]

Christelle Agboka

Communications Director

Communications

Feb 25th, 2022

Worship that Connects Summit Dispels Myths and Sheds Light on True Worship

Ontario Conference’s Worship that Connects Summit, Friday, December 10, and Sabbath, December 11, 2021, redefined worship, dispelled myths and facilitated a worship renewal. Its thesis was that true worship is not a weekly event; it’s a lifestyle. Moreover, worship is foundational to “Connecting Like Jesus.” As Mansfield Edwards, president, explained, “The God we encounter in […]

Christelle Agboka

Communications Director

Youth

Feb 10th, 2022

Creating a Safe Space for Youth

Last April, New York Times writer Adam Grant suggested that the dominant emotion of 2021 was languishing. Languishing isn’t depression or burnout; instead, it’s “feel[ing] somewhat joyless and aimless.” It’s having a sense of “stagnation and emptiness.” Whether languishing or sliding down the slippery slope to depression, youth appear to be most at risk for […]

Christelle Agboka

Communications Director

General Ontario Conference

Jan 27th, 2022

Mission and Leadership Summit

On Friday, March 4, and Sabbath, March 5, Ontario Conference is hosting a province-wide Mission and Leadership Summit. It will run from 6:30-8:30 pm on Friday, and 4-7 pm on Sabbath, Eastern time. As in 2021, our primary mission this year will be “Connecting Like Jesus” and making disciples for Him; however, in 2022, we […]

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Communications

Oct 27th, 2021

Connecting Like Jesus Through Acts of Kindness

In a world where breaking news is often violent and tragic and the COVID-19 menace seems determined to stay, it is worth investing in our capacity to be kind and generous to our fellow human beings. In the U.S. and Canada, there is a day set aside called Random Acts of Kindness Day. In Canada, […]

Mansfield Edwards

Conference President

Communications

Oct 22nd, 2021

Worship That Connects

This year, we introduced the theme of “Connecting Like Jesus” as a vehicle for becoming a conference of only growing and multiplying churches. Our first-ever virtual camp meeting and ministries convention (June 29 – July 3, 2021) successfully conveyed that, to fulfill the gospel commission, we must first connect with God, then with others, like […]

Christelle Agboka

Communications Director

Communications

Oct 22nd, 2021

Connecting Across Our Differences

The second virtual Society of Adventist Communicators Conference (Oct. 17-19) gave attendees from across the North American Division more tools to connect like Jesus through media and communications. In the final keynote speech on the 19th, titled “Connecting Across Our Differences.” Pastor Joanne Cortes of Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church (Washington, D.C., area) shared some gems […]

Christelle Agboka

Communications Director

Communications

Oct 8th, 2021

Lessons on Connecting Like Jesus from Heritage Green Church Retreat

This past weekend (Fri., Oct. 1 to Sun., Oct. 3), I joined roughly 90 people for the Heritage Green Church’s family retreat at Camp Frenda. Most participants were Heritage Green members, but visitors came from Immanuel, Bronte, Guelph, Richmond Hill and Willowdale Churches. It was a blessing to fellowship in person, outside the church setting, […]

Christelle Agboka

Communications Director

Communications

Oct 1st, 2021

Ontario Conference Dedicates Future Camp Meeting Site to God

On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, nearly 30 Ontario Conference office workers gathered for a dedication ceremony at our new campground, the beautiful, 56.2-acre Rolling Hills, just outside of Barrie. They were joined by a virtual audience (817 to date), viewing the live stream at youtube.com/AdventistOntario. The day had a joyous, relaxed tone, as, after years […]

Christelle Agboka

Communications Director

Communications

Sep 17th, 2021

Second Virtual Workers’ Meeting Helps Ontario Conference Workers Connect Like Jesus

At the Ontario Conference’s second virtual workers’ meeting (Monday to Wednesday, September 13 to 15, 2021), Ontario Conference workers gained timely tools and wisdom for “Connecting Like Jesus”—our current theme. Bible workers, pastors and teachers alike appreciated getting equipped to navigate ministry given COVID-19 and other challenges. Raul Gonzalez, pastor of Brampton Spanish and Spanish […]

Christelle Agboka

Communications Director

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Communications

Sep 30th, 2022

Workers’ Meeting: Together in Ministry and Mission

Christelle Agboka

Communications Director

Communications

Jun 1st, 2022