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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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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
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
Health
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
Prayer Ministries
Nov 7
Ends: Nov 14

Grounded in the Bible — Week of Prayer
Personal Ministries
Nov 13
Ends: Nov 15

God’s Ambassador Intensive Training Weekend
Education
Nov 20
Time: 8:00am - 2:30pm

Preview Academy Day — Crawford Adventist Academy
Education
Nov 22
Time: 6:00pm

Kingsway College FUN(D) Dinner — Retro Diner
Public Affairs and Religious Liberty
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
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
Downsview
Oct 24
Time: 11:00am
Ends: Oct 31

Come Meet Jesus Through the Parables
Hagersville
Oct 24
Time: 11:00am
Ends: Oct 31

The Proposals — Seven Brides but One Wife
Kanisa
Oct 31
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Kanisa Kidz World — Children’s Day Program
Toronto Central
Nov 7
Time: 7:30pm

Toronto Central Basketball House League — Church vs. Church
Hagersville
Nov 8
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Pop Up Clinic — Your Health Matters!
Scarborough
Nov 8
Time: 11:00am

USC/CUC Alumni & Friends Annual Brunch — In Aid of Tuition Scholarships
Kendalwood
Nov 13
Time: 7:00pm
Ends: Nov 14

2026 Prayer Conference — Prayer, Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Windsor
Nov 13
Time: 7:00pm
Ends: Nov 14

Wellness Weekend — For Love. For Healing. For Life.
Downsview
Nov 14
Time: 11:00am
Ends: Nov 21

Jesus’ Messages to the 7 Churches — Elders Revival Series
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

Featured Article

Ministerial

Pastor’s Family Appreciation Month: Honouring Those Who Shepherd God’s People

Every October, churches across North America observe Pastor Appreciation Month. In the Ontario Conference, we have extended this observance to Pastor’s Family Appreciation Month, a special time dedicated to recognising and thanking pastors and their families for their faithful service, spiritual leadership, and commitment to God’s people. Pastors and their families play an important role […]

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Pastor Frankie Lazarus
Ministerial Secretary, Ontario Conference

Blog Posts,News & Articles

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Ministerial

Pastor’s Family Appreciation Month: Honouring Those Who Shepherd God’s People

Posted: Oct 21st, 2026

Every October, churches across North America observe Pastor Appreciation Month. In the Ontario Conference, we have extended this observance to Pastor’s Family Appreciation Month, a special time dedicated to recognising and thanking pastors and their families for their faithful service, spiritual leadership, and commitment to God’s people. Pastors and their families play an important role […]
Author
Pastor Frankie Lazarus
Ministerial Secretary, Ontario Conference
Prayer Ministries

Canada Prays for Jamaica – A National Virtual Prayer Relay Across Canada

Posted: Oct 21st, 2026

The Global Jamaica Diaspora Council Canada is pleased to announce Canada Prays for Jamaica – A National Virtual Prayer Relay Across Canada, taking place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:45 PM Eastern Time. Under the theme “One Nation. Many Provinces. One Voice in Prayer,” this national initiative will unite faith leaders, […]
Author
Leo Campbell
Coordinating Chair – Canada Prays for Jamaica
Communications

Digital Version of Ontario Highlights Now Available

Posted: Oct 21st, 2026

Church members who prefer to read the digital version of the Ontario Highlights magazine, focused on Missional Small Groups, can now do so by clicking the following link: Ontario Highlights. Whether you read the print or digital edition of the magazine, you’ll discover why missional small groups matter and explore their biblical foundations. You’ll also […]
Author
Edwin Martin
Communications & Media Ministry Director
Adventurers / Master Guide / Pathfinders

Honouring Pastor Gordon Pifher

Posted: Oct 21st, 2026

The Ontario Conference Adventurer, Master Guide, and Pathfinder (AMP) Club Ministries join the entire Conference family in mourning the passing of Pastor Gordon Pifher on October 9, 2026, and celebrating his remarkable legacy of leadership, service, and dedication to youth ministry. Just days before his passing, Pastor Pifher was honoured in absentia at the AMP […]
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Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Church Growth / Evangelism

Nine Young People Baptised at Nepean Adventist Church

Posted: Oct 21st, 2026

Sabbath, October 17, 2026, was a day of celebration and spiritual rejoicing at the Nepean Seventh-day Adventist Church as nine young people publicly declared their faith in Jesus Christ through baptism, while another individual joined the church through profession of faith. Among those baptised, seven were members of the Nepean Crusaders Pathfinder Club, highlighting the […]
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Website Admin
The Website Administrator
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 […]
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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 […]
Author
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

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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