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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

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Adventurers

Around the World with Jesus: A Celebration of Faith, Family, and Culture

Posted: Oct 28th, 2026

More than 480 Adventurers, parents, and guardians gathered at the Kingsway College Gymnasium on Sunday, October 25, 2026, for the Ontario Conference Adventurer Family Fair. Under the theme “Around the World with Jesus,” Adventurers celebrated faith, family, and cultural diversity while discovering the unifying love of Jesus Christ. Inspired by Revelation 7:9, which describes a great multitude […]
Author
Mitsie Howe
Executive Coordinator, Ontario Conference Adventurer Council
Pathfinders

The Making of Moses

Posted: Oct 27th, 2026

Get ready! The Making of Moses is PREMIERING LIVE worldwide on YouTube. Be there Friday, October 30, at 6 PM ET. When unprecedented challenges threaten the epic live production of Moses at the International Pathfinder Camporee, the cast and crew face the impossible and discover what it means to Believe the Promise. Gather your club, […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Church Growth / Evangelism

Built on Faith, Growing in Love: Northwest Brampton Seventh-day Adventist Church Celebrates 20 Years

Posted: Oct 27th, 2026

Under the theme “Built on Faith, Growing in Love,” the Northwest Brampton Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated its 20th anniversary from October 14-18, 2026. The five-day celebration provided opportunities for worship, reflection, and thanksgiving, marking not only two decades of ministry but also the dedication of the church building to God. The celebrations began on Wednesday, […]
Author
Andria Francis
Northwest Brampton Seventh-day Adventist Church
Compassion Ministries

Sharing Bread, Sharing Hope: A Community Outreach in Loring and North Bay

Posted: Oct 27th, 2026

Sometimes, the love of Christ is best expressed not only through words but also through simple acts of kindness. On October 11, 2026, that love was put into action as Pilgrim’s Heart of Mission and the North Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church joined hands to serve the communities of Loring and North Bay, Ontario. With a […]
Author
John Echavez
Pastor, North Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church and South River Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church Growth / Evangelism

Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Church Celebrates 110 Years of Faithfulness

Posted: Oct 27th, 2026

The Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated its 110th anniversary on October 16–17, 2026, under the theme “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” The weekend brought together generations of members, former members, and friends for thanksgiving, worship, fellowship, and reflection on God’s leading throughout the church’s history. The celebration began on Friday evening, October 16, with a message […]
Author
Ruby Chand
Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Church
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 […]
Author
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 […]
Author
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 […]
Author
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
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

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