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Back to the Altar is a global appeal of the Seventh-day Adventist Church calling all people into a daily personal worship time with God.

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Pentecost 2025

Pentecost 2025 is a movement inviting Seventh-day Adventists in North America to collectively hold 3,000 or more proclamation events throughout the year 2025.

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Looking for an Adventist Church in Ontario? You can use our Church Finder tool and search for one in your area. Please click the link below
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To find out what the Ontario Conference has in store for the years 2023-2028, please click the link below and explore our "Strategic Plan 2023-2028" handbook.
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Upcoming Conference Events

Adventurers
Jan 1
Ends: Dec 31

Adventurer Devotionals for 2025
Prayer Ministries
Jan 1
Ends: Dec 31

Let’s Pause & Pray
Prayer Ministries
Nov 1
Ends: Nov 8

Stargazing – Week of Prayer
Youth
Nov 7
Ends: Nov 8

Young Professionals Network Convention
Education
Nov 23

Kingsway College Fund Dinner 2025
Womens Ministries
Dec 6

Forgiveness Feast Celebration
Education
Dec 6

“The Grand Frost” Banquet & Concert
Personal Ministries
Mar 13
Ends: Mar 14

“Disciples on Fire” Ministries Convention 2026

Upcoming Local Events

Hamilton Mountain
Oct 23
Ends: Nov 8

Empires Ended
Woodbridge
Oct 25
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Authentic Hope Evangelistic Series
Kingsview Village
Nov 1
Ends: Nov 8

Sharing the Treasure Found in Him
Toronto Pilipino
Nov 7
Ends: Nov 15

Hope for the End Time
Bowmanville
Nov 8

Bowmanville Women’s Ministry Day 2025
Perth
Nov 15

Samson – A Musical Production
Ruth
Nov 23

Ruth Royal Gala
Apple Creek
Dec 6

Noah – The Drama
Agape Temple
Dec 7

Seniors Christmas Garden Party

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Personal Ministries

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. This convention, themed “Disciples on Fire,” will be...

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Director, Sabbath School & Personal Ministries

Blog Posts,News & Articles

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Seniors

St. Thomas Adventist Church Launches Ministry for Seniors

Posted: Oct 30th, 2025

St. Thomas Seventh-day Adventist Church Launches Grace Empowered Ministry for Seniors The inaugural launch of the Grace Empowered Ministry for Seniors (G.EM.S.) on October 5, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. was a resounding success, marked by an impressive turnout and an atmosphere filled with gratitude and deep spirituality. The church hall, beautifully transformed into a warm and […]
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Hope Beyond the Storm: Extending Compassion to the Caribbean After Hurricane Melissa

Posted: Oct 30th, 2025

Hope Beyond the Storm: Extending Compassion to the Caribbean After Hurricane Melissa Ontario Conference Calls for Prayer and Support in Response to Devastating Category 5 Hurricane As Hurricane Melissa—the first Category 5 hurricane to strike Jamaica—made landfall on Tuesday, we prayed earnestly, asking God to cradle the people of Jamaica and the Caribbean in the […]
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Church Growth / Evangelism

Pentecost 2025 Evangelism: Truth for Today, Hope for Tomorrow Inspires Renewal and Mission

Posted: Oct 30th, 2025

October 30, 2025 | Judy Gamez | Mount Zion Filipino Seventh-day Adventist Church As the world wrestles with uncertainty and chaos, the timeless message of hope found in Jesus Christ continues to shine brightly. The Pentecost 2025: Truth for Today, Hope for Tomorrow was an inspiring evangelism series that brought together believers and seekers to […]
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Crawford Lady Omega Remains Undefeated

Posted: Oct 29th, 2025

October 29, 2025 | Chris Perrotte | OCN With some students, staff, and families in attendance, the Crawford Lady Omega stepped onto the basketball court with the goal of remaining undefeated for the season. Their opponent was the Charbonnel Grizzlies, who were seeking their first win of the campaign. Maria Thom opened the scoring for […]
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Bramalea Fil-Can and Blessed Hope Churches Celebrate Pentecost 2025: The Gospel of Joy

Posted: Oct 29th, 2025

October 29, 2025 | Leo Launio | Bramalea Filipino-Canadian Seventh-day Adventist Church From October 18 to 28, 2025, the Bramalea Filipino-Canadian and Blessed Hope Seventh-day Adventist Churches celebrated Pentecost 2025 with the inspiring theme “The Gospel of Joy.” For ten nights, music, testimonies, and powerful preaching reminded the congregation of the transforming power of God’s Word in the […]
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From Bancroft to Kirkland Lake: The Gospel Spreads

Posted: Oct 29th, 2025

October 29, 2025 | Phyllis Vallieres | Bancroft Adventist Group Two years ago, Bob Martin and Breanna LeLiever were baptized into the Bancroft Group, a young and growing congregation. Not long after their baptism, they began sharing their newfound faith through Bible studies with others. Among those they studied with were Bob’s brother, Patrick, and […]
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Integrated for Mission: 2025 Annual Council Highlights

Posted: Oct 23rd, 2025

The 2025 Annual Council of the General Conference (GC) Executive Committee was held from October 8 to 15 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Under the theme “Integrated for Mission,” this year’s meetings focused on strengthening unity across all levels of the church and encouraging every member’s active involvement in evangelism. Key highlights included leadership appointments, financial […]
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ADRA

Teresa Ferreira Appointed Vice President at ADRA International

Posted: Oct 23rd, 2025

October 23, 2025 | Edwin Martin | Ontario Conference On October 12, 2025, the Board of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) appointed Teresa Ferreira as Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Growth at ADRA International. In this new global leadership role, Teresa will oversee key strategies to enhance ADRA’s visibility, donor engagement, and […]
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Health

New Health Ministries Resources Available

Posted: Oct 23rd, 2025

October 23, 2025 | Edith Missah-Habaradas | Ontario Conference The Ontario Conference Health Ministries is excited to announce that we have two additional resources for your health/medical mission: “Track Your Health Habits Using the 8 Principles of Health” and the RESTORED business card with a QR code to download the digital RESTORED booklet — please see the […]
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Community Services

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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Ministerial

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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WHO WE ARE

Learn more about our organization, Ontario Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church, and discover who are, our role in the community, and our goal of spreading the good news to all in the province of Ontario

ABOUT ADVENTISM

Seventh-day Adventist beliefs are meant to permeate your whole life. Growing out of scriptures that paint a compelling portrait of God, you are invited to explore, experience and know the One who desires to make us whole

FIND A CHURCH

The Seventh-day Adventist church is a Christian denomination, with churches, schools, hospitals and clinics located around the world. The Adventist Directory church finder can help you find one right here in Ontario

PRAYER REQUEST

We invite you to submit your prayer requests here. Whether you are facing challenges, seeking guidance, or simply need to share your burdens, our Prayer Team is ready to lift you up in prayer

OUR MINISTRIES

The Ontario Conference houses a number of departments and services that cater to the needs of churches and the community. The overall goal of all these entities is to help everyone find freedom, healing and hope in Jesus

ONLINE GIVING

Wondering how you can return your tithe while envelopes are not being physically collected? You can still return your tithe by using Adventist Giving, an online system that many Ontario Conference churches are signed up for