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Ontario Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Ordination & Commissioning Service

Sabbath, October 10, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Honouring: Pastor Evadne Williams-Henry, Pastor Nichollas Patrick, Pastor Nicholas Nicholls, Pastor Sean Folkes, Pastor Gui Rim Yi, Pastor Mon Ryan Llamado, and Pastor Rod Tabingo.
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OneVoice27 - Mission For All

OneVoice27: Mission for All calls the global Seventh-day Adventist Church to unite in mission in September 2027, commemorating 2,000 years since Jesus' baptism.
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Community Kitchen Redevelopment

The GTA Adventist Community Services Centre is being redeveloped into a publicly accessible Community Kitchen & Learning Hub serving communities across the GTA. Please click the link below to learn more about the project.
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The Great Belong

A discipleship and small-group initiative that responds to loneliness by helping churches create Christ-centered communities where people belong—to Christ and to one another. Through intentional relationships, prayer, and shared life, individuals and families experience connection, healing, and spiritual growth in safe and welcoming spaces.
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“Adventist Ontario TV” is now Live!

Experience uplifting live broadcasts with enriching Christian programming designed to inspire, encourage, and strengthen your faith, and tune in daily to connect with a vibrant community of believers.
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Adventist Church Finder

Looking for an Adventist Church in Ontario? You can use our enhanced Church Finder tool and search for one in your area based on city, region, or language. Please click the link below
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Subscribe to the OCN Newsletter

Subscribe to the OCN newsletter for the latest updates, news, and content delivered directly to your inbox. Stay informed and connected with the Ontario community. Don't miss out!
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Ontario Conference Strategic Plan

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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Ordination & Commissioning Service
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OneVoice27 - Mission For All
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Community Kitchen Redevelopment
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The Great Belong
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“Adventist Ontario TV” is now Live!
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Adventist Church Finder
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Subscribe to the OCN Newsletter
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Ontario Conference Strategic Plan
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Upcoming Conference Events

Family Ministries
Sep 15
Time: 7:30pm
Ends: Nov 19

Journeying Through Grief & Loss — Virtual Support Group
Communications
Oct 10

Digital Outreach Day — Share God’s Word in Ontario
Ministerial
Oct 10
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Ordination & Commissioning Service
Communications
Oct 15
Ends: Oct 17

Society of Adventist Communicators Convention 2026 – Orlando, FL
Oct 18
Ends: Oct 24

Let’s Move Week
Youth
Oct 24
Time: 7:00pm
Ends: Jan 16

Battle of the Churches Basketball League
Youth
Oct 25
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Adventurer Family Fair 2026 — Around the World with Jesus
Oct 25
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Dementia Support Group — Caring for the Caregiver
Mens Ministries
Nov 1
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am

The INSPIRE — Men’s Discipleship Group (November)
Youth
Nov 6
Time: 6:00pm
Ends: Nov 8

Young Professionals Network Convention 2026 — ABIDE
Education
Nov 22
Time: 6:00pm

Kingsway College FUN(D) Dinner — Retro Diner
Nov 26
Time: 7:00am

Inaugural Prayer Breakfast
Youth
Jan 29
Ends: Jan 31

CALIBRATE Youth Ministries Convention — Influence

Upcoming Local Events

Toronto Central
Oct 3
Time: 11:00am
Ends: Oct 24

The Better Way Gospel Festival 2026 — Experience the Hope
Ruth
Oct 3
Time: 11:00am
Ends: Oct 17

Project Ready — Youth Evangelistic Series
Windsor
Oct 16
Ends: Oct 17

Windsor Church 110th Anniversary Celebration
Woodbridge
Oct 17
Time: 9:30am
Ends: Oct 31

Hope for Living — Gospel Series
Mount Zion Filipino
Oct 21
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ends: Oct 31

Hope in an Uncertain World — Joint Evangelistic Series
Ottawa
Oct 24
Time: 9:30am
Ends: Nov 7

Homes of Hope and Healing — Fall Revival Series
Toronto Central
Nov 7
Time: 7:30pm

Toronto Central Basketball House League — Church vs. Church
Kendalwood
Nov 13
Time: 7:00pm
Ends: Nov 14

2026 Prayer Conference — Prayer, Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Toronto East
Nov 22
Time: 4:00pm

Beauty In All Seasons — Seniors Sponsored Banquet
Brampton
Nov 29
Time: 5:30pm

Brampton Youth Gala
Immanuel
Dec 13
Time: 12:00pm

Immanuel Christmas Banquet

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Communications

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

Blog Posts,News & Articles

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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Website Admin
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.” […]
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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 […]
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Website Admin
The Website Administrator

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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