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On April 13, family, friends, and church members packed Downsview Adventist church to honour the life of Pastor Vincent Lue, a beloved Seventh-day Adventist minister who left an indelible mark on lives across Canada. In a unique eulogy, a series of videos presented Pastor Lue’s life and ministry. Born in 1950, Lue’s life was shaped […]

Recent news about the escalating trade war has stirred up anxiety across communities—ours included. For many church members, the implications feel deeply personal. Concerns about jobs, retirement savings, rising mortgage costs, and even delayed or cancelled travel plans are no longer abstract fears. They are unsettling realities that can weigh heavily on hearts. No one […]

On Feb. 24, Pastor Bob Windsor of Nepean Seventh-day Adventist Church spoke at ehuddle, the North American Division’s Pastoral Evangelism, Visioning, and Leadership Conference at Andrews University. Talking to a crowd of pastors from across North America, Windsor’s presentation focused on the spiritual mechanics of church growth. “How does this work?” Windsor asked. “It starts […]

Season’s Greetings! I trust this message finds you in good health and filled with God’s peace. I want to take a moment to express my deep appreciation for the incredible work you are doing in ministering to God’s people. Your leadership and commitment to the flock are truly inspiring. As we look ahead to the […]

Yesterday, Patricia Lopez, the Women and Children’s Ministries director at the Ontario Conference, presented her innovative “Soul Sisters” program to the North American Division (NAD) Children’s Ministries Advisory Committee. The presentation highlighted the program’s unique approach to fostering cross-generational mentorship, leadership, and sisterhood in Christ. The Soul Sisters program, with its 28 active church chapters […]

On March 5, the London Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted the “International Women’s Day of Prayer,” which saw attendees gather to delve into the transformative power of prayer. Spearheaded by the Women’s Ministry department, the event drew from a resource packet titled “Ignite Your Prayer Life,” authored by Dr. Linda Mei Koh, retired director of the […]

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a global celebration honouring women’s achievements and contributions throughout history. It is interesting to note that the only part of God’s creation declared to be “not good” concerns Adam’s solitary state. God stated that it was not good for man to be alone (Genesis 2:18). So he created Adam’s ‘help […]

Under the leadership of Deacon Orrell Watson, the Ajax Adventist Community Church celebrated a multi-week Black History Month event with the theme “Together We Rise.” In Week 1, Pastor Hurlock led off with a message encouraging the congregation to rise above the denial of rights and systematic racism and strive for excellence by developing better […]

In response to the recent tragedy in the Jane and Driftwood area, clergy, police, and community leaders organized a prayer walk on February 28. Despite the chilly weather, the spirits of the 75 attendees remained high as they walked the community, stopping to talk and pray with members of the community. Chief of Toronto Police […]

London Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Stewardship Weekend, themed “Committed: Giving my best,” unfolded on February 16 and 17, guiding attendees through a journey of empowerment and reflection. Led by Pastor Anthony Reid, director of Stewardship, Public Affairs and Religious Liberty, and Alvin Ram, director of Planned Giving and Trust Services from the Ontario Conference, the weekend proved enriching. Pastor Reid’s […]

Earlier this year, the Compassion Ministries department hosted a meeting for Ontario community service leaders, health ministries leaders and pastors. It was the first of many planned for 2024. Pastor Andrew King, Director of Compassion Ministries, led the meeting and began with a devotion focused on Jesus’ words, ‘In as much as ye have done it unto […]

By the grace of God, the Ontario Conference Health Ministries is delighted to announce the launch of RESTOREDTM, which is the Ontario Conference trademarked acronym for the Eight Laws of Health. RESTOREDTM stands for Rest, Eat Wholesome Food, Sunshine, Trust in Divine Power, Oxygen, Restraint/Self-Control, Exercise, and Drink Water. The digital booklet and activity sheets for […]

In today’s digital age, ensuring our children’s online safety is paramount. Recognizing this need, the Ontario Conference recently hosted a groundbreaking event, “Digital Safety Day”, a collaborative effort between the Children’s Ministry and the Communication Media Department. This event brought together experts and the community to address and discuss the pressing issue of internet child […]

Get ready to celebrate a significant milestone in the history of Adventism in Ontario! The year 2024 will mark 125 years of the Seventh-day Adventist church in the province. We will celebrate this milestone at an extraordinary Camp Meeting starting Friday night, May 31, to Sabbath, June 1, at the International Centre. Pastor Emile Maxi, […]

For Adventist youth gone are the days of watching “Adventures in Odyssey” with their families. Now, they are the ones orchestrating events and vespers, driving to potlucks, and deeply immersing themselves in ministry. However, as young adults, the divine call to ministry and to deepen their involvement in the church can be met with conflicting […]

August 12th to August 26th, The Heritage Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted Pastor Anthony Melchizedeck, from the Accra City Conference in Ghana who delivered powerful and life-changing messages that touched those watching in church and online. Throughout the campaign, Pastor Melchizedeck preached passionate sermons that revived the spirits of church members, convicted invited guests, and […]

Rosalie Pryce, Head of the Education Department, gracefully led out the service with a special welcome by Jessica Fearing. Dr. Reynold Hazelwood, former pastor and current Superintendent of Education for the Ontario Conference, brought words of encouragement and challenged graduates to “spend time with God” The graduates each received their own special certificate given out by Pastor, Selburn […]

Newmarket Ontario’s Centre of Influence, a collaboration between Newmarket Church Plant and Paradise Health are presenting: “Love Is Medicine” on September 16-17th.  This unique event promises to be a holistic experience, focusing on the vital connection between love and health. The “Love Is Medicine” event will offer a range of relationship-focused sessions, providing attendees with valuable […]

In the book Child Guidance, Ellen White wrote “From the pillar of cloud Jesus gave directions through Moses to the Hebrews that they should educate their children to work, that they should teach them trades, and that none should be idle.” Page 355. These inspired words formed the basis of Apple Creek’s “Summer Market.”    […]

Ottawa Adventist School kicked off the new academic year with a Consecration Service. Principal Richard Mignott emphasized the importance of collaboration between school, home, and church leads to student success while Pastor Bob Winsor inspired students urging them to follow Jesus’ example. Dr. Dorzilme, Eastern Region Field Representative, also challenged pastors to support the school. […]

The Seventh-day Co-ed Christian Volleyball League (SDC-CVL) is once again serving up fun, thrilling matches and sportsmanship for 2023 after a two-year pause caused by the pandemic. The last spike was seen in March 2020 due to COVID-19 shutdowns, but now, with renewed enthusiasm, the SDC-CVL is back, serving up thrilling matches and creating lasting […]

On a Sunday in August, people and engines were revving up with excitement in Sudbury. Pastor Elvis Dumitru of the Sudbury Seventh-day Adventist Church had a brilliant idea to introduce his church to the community and put the “service” back into community service. How? With a free carwash event that turned into the talk of […]

The Canadian R&B singer, Jully Black, was asked to sing the Canadian National Anthem at the 2023 NBA All-Star game. She was excited about the privilege and opportunity. She used the platform to demonstrate her gift as a renowned singer and subtly clarify her contribution to the topical issue of Truth and Reconciliation. While it […]

In a world filled with confusion, disappointments, discouragement, and heartbreak, God calls for His people to unite in prayer (2 Chron. 7:14) for His divine intervention and for the power of the Holy Spirit to impact the lives of individuals Jesus came to die for so they may experience healing, peace, joy, and hope. Inspired […]