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Near North Back-to-School Youth Rally
Near North's Back-2-School Youth Rally at Orillia SDA Church offered spiritual strength under the theme "Strength for the Climb" (Isaiah 40:31). Youth enjoyed worship, outreach, and fun. Speaker Akehil Johnson inspired attendees to trust God’s call. A powerful community outreach effort involved chalking messages of hope at a local high school.
Deeper Roots, Higher Branches: MWC Youth Rally 2025
The Metro West Central Region’s Youth Sabbath at Kingsview Church was a powerful event focused on the theme “Deeper Roots, Higher Branches.” Attendees enjoyed warm hospitality, thought-provoking Deep Dive Sabbath School led by Mufaro, and uplifting worship from ACF York.
MNC Cultural Night & Agape Feast
MNC concluded Compassion Love Week with a vibrant Cultural Night and Agape Feast. The event celebrated cultural diversity, unity, and faith. Highlights included sharing diverse cuisines and a moving moment where attendees wrote letters of encouragement to a local daycare affected by tragedy, showcasing God’s love in action.
Called To Serve
Daniel Doyle is a youth leader deeply inspired by those who prayed for him. His genuine desire to see young people grow and his concern over those walking away from the faith sparked his commitment to youth ministry.
SOARYN Hosts its 9th Annual Youth Summit
Youth gathered at the SOARYN Youth Summit in Hamilton for a weekend of worship and transformation under the theme “Grace Fuels the Journey.” Attendees from churches were inspired by dynamic sermons, including a powerful message from Akehil Johnson.
Leading with Faith in Ministry and Management
Discover how Alessandro Coronado balances his role as President of the Near North Region with his career at Lululemon. Born in Peru, Coronado shares his journey of finding belonging and purpose. He emphasizes the importance of creating supportive spaces for youth and the power of faith-based community.
Global Youth Day 2025 Recap
On March 15, 2025, the young people of the Ontario Conference joined the worldwide movement of Global Youth Day (GYD) under the theme ACT: A Community Transformed.
Calibrate 2025: A HUGE Success
Experience the impact of Calibrate 2025, where youth leaders from across Ontario gathered for a weekend of worship, workshops, and leadership development.
Called To Embrace Ministry
It was truly the Holy Spirit that brought me into this role. Having now been in this position for 2 years, I would tell someone who is interested in being a part of our team, to reach out! Everyone’s blessed with talent that the Lord can magnify and enhance wherever it’s most needed.