NEWS & ARTICLES

The Spirit is moving powerfully across Ontario—and the numbers speak for themselves. As of today, 160 churches and nine schools have united under the banner of Pentecost 2025 & Beyond, and together, we’ve welcomed 589 new members into the Ontario Conference family. This is more than a campaign—it’s a revival. From Ottawa to Mississauga, congregations […]

On October 11 Erton Köhler, General Conference (GC) president, called on members of the General Conference Executive Committee (GC EXCOM) to move past their differences and choose unity for mission instead. In his first address during the 2025 Annual Council in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, Köhler celebrated the richness of the Adventist worldwide family […]

A significant Truth and Reconciliation event recently took place at the Sudbury District Jail. This gathering brought together community members, faith leaders, and local officials to acknowledge historical injustices and promote healing and unity as we work toward a more harmonious future. The Seventh-day Adventist Church played a crucial role in advocating for Indigenous people, […]

On the weekend of October 18-19, a special memorial concert and basketball tournament will be held to celebrate the life of Lloyd “Mouse” Lawrence. This event aims to raise funds for a Basketball Scholarship Fund established in his name for students at Crawford Adventist Academy (main campus), where Lloyd coached both the boys’ and girls’ […]

The Metro South Central District Pathfinder Ministry has stepped things up a notch! We kicked off the new Pathfinder year full of energy, ready to take on whatever challenges may come our way. On Sunday, September 28, 2025, the first etiquette banquet was held, organized by District Coordinator Akeem Favorite along with Area Coordinators Rod […]

When we think of seniors, we often picture restaurant discounts, slow steps at crosswalks, or the thoughtful gray-haired church member who takes his time during Sabbath School. However, beyond these stereotypes lies a wealth of wisdom, experience, and spiritual depth that enriches our congregations and communities. Ministry to seniors is a vital expression of pastoral […]

Why Consistent Branding Matters in Today’s Culture In our media-saturated world, many competing voices vie for people’s attention. How can we effectively convey the Gospel message to those with short attention spans? How can our church stand out amid the chaos and distractions? To break through in this digital age, we must maintain consistency in […]

On September 6, 2025, members of the Toronto Spanish and the Downsview Seventh-day Adventist churches gathered to celebrate a significant milestone: the successful completion of their American Sign Language (ASL) training program.   The program, organized by the Possibility Ministry at Downsview Seventh-day Adventist Church, began on March 9 and continued for ten weeks. It […]

“This is the end of the beginning,” said Principal Andon Boyce of Crawford High School as he concluded the assembly at the main campus of Crawford Adventist Academy (CAA). The assembly held on September 15, 2025, was to launch the “On My Blessed Behavior” initiative. The purpose of the assembly was to encourage students to […]

The Bramalea Filipino-Canadian Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sabbath, September 27, 2025. The celebration culminated a week-long series of events that included worship, testimonies, music, and recommitment, all held under the theme “Journeying Together in Faith.” This milestone event brought together past and present members, friends, and former pastors who returned to […]

The 2025 Ontario Conference Workers’ Meeting, themed “Pentecost 2025: Preach It. Teach It. Live It!”, was held from September 21 to 23 at LIUNA Station in Hamilton. This beautifully restored 1930s railway station, renowned for its stunning architecture, provided an inspiring and professional setting for pastors, Bible workers, teachers, support staff, directors, and administrators, along […]

The Sudbury Seventh-day Adventist Church recently hosted its annual Community Fun Day, welcoming over 200 members of the community. The event featured a variety of engaging booths, including Pathfinders, face painting, games, a barbecue, and a dunk tank. A major highlight of the day was a visit from the firefighters, which drew the attention of […]

From July 2 to 6, 2025, the Oracle Master Guide Club went on a mission trip—not to another country or across the ocean, but just two hours north of Toronto. We visited and stayed at a small church in Parry Sound with the intention of renovating the space and inspiring its members, while also reaching […]

Are you looking for a place where your faith can truly make a difference? I would like to share a special need we have here in Parry Sound, Ontario. Our church is small, and for a long time, we have been praying for more workers to join us. We believe God is listening, and perhaps […]

On September 20, twelve Pathfinder clubs from the southwest district gathered at the Forest Glade Community Center in Windsor, Ontario, to celebrate World Pathfinder Day with the theme, “Pathfinders on Purpose.” This Sabbath marked the 75th anniversary of the Pathfinder organization.  The clubs in attendance were the Hamilton Hylanders, London Sparrow, Niagara Penn, Brantford, Kitchener-Waterloo, […]

September 30 marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A solemn occasion to remember the children who never returned home from residential schools and to honour the survivors who continue to carry the weight of that painful legacy. Until their closure in 1996, 140 federally run residential schools operated across Canada, leaving deep scars […]

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. […]

As believers, deeply rooted in the hope of Christ’s soon return, we hold dearly to the truth of scripture. In Luke 24:28 Jesus said, “You are witnesses of these things.” Notice, if you may, that this is not a future possibility nor a gentle invitation. Jesus’ address to His disciples is not, “You will be witnesses.” He didn’t say “Please be […]

On Sabbath, June 28, 2025, the Orleans church rejoiced in welcoming three new members into the family of God. This joyful milestone followed the inspiring Hope for an Anxious World series, presented by Pastor Christopher Johnson. The series conveyed messages of comfort, assurance, and renewed hope, timely words that resonated deeply with the congregation. The response from […]

On July 1, the Scarborough Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted its 2nd Annual Canada Day Block Party. “We brought the community out and we aren’t just saying come and do a Bible study or get baptized. People are literally meeting where Jesus is,” said Irene Darrell-Austin who is the lead for Compassion Ministry and organizer of […]

On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the Brampton Seventh-day Adventist Church proudly celebrated the achievements of its youth members who graduated from kindergarten through to Secondary School for the 2024-2025 academic year. The special recognition ceremony, held at the church’s location at 37 Millstone Drive, Brampton, honoured nine graduates: one from kindergarten, one from elementary school, […]

As the school year came to a close at the end of June, all Adventist schools across the Ontario Conference celebrated promotion and graduation ceremonies, marking the completion of a season of academic achievement and growth. From young children moving up from kindergarten to grade one to high school students graduating to college or university, each milestone […]

The final days of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s 62nd General Conference (GC) Session in St. Louis, Missouri, are approaching as thousands of delegates and attendees gathered from around the world continue to worship, vote, and plan for the future of the global church. A major highlight of the session was the election of Erton C. […]

The Ontario Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has launched a new partnership with The Centre for Community Change (TCCC), a ministry established in 2023 by the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. The goal is to integrate Ellen G. White’s “Christ’s method alone” principle, as outlined in the well-known book The Ministry of Healing, into […]