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Serving Ontario Teens
This month, we’re excited to sit down with Tiffany Mars, the dynamic co-chair for the Teens Ministry in the Ontario Conference. Known for her passion, energy, and heart for young people, Tiffany has been helping shape spaces where teens can grow in faith, leadership, and confidence.
The Sweet Spot: December Edition
While there are lots of reasons to be excited to reach the end of another year (ex. exams finally being over, getting to hang out with loved ones, upcoming family dinners, etc.), remember that this season is a perfect opportunity to reflect Christ’s love by giving back to those in need.
A Heart Full of Gratitude: Youth Director’s Perspective
Be encouraged that, in a generation searching for meaning, your ministry continues to point young hearts to the true Hope of the world. Thank you for your dedication, your sacrifice, and your steadfast support of Ontario Conference Youth Ministries throughout this year.
Made For More: Western ON Youth Rally 2025
By the time you walked into the North London Seventh-day Adventist Church on November 29, it was obvious this wasn’t going to be a polite, sit-still kind of youth rally. There was an energy in the room—eclectic, unfiltered, contagious.
MNC Praise Hymn Open Mic Night
Praise Hymn is a unique space where anyone in the region—and beyond—can step forward to share their gifts. From singing and poetry to testimony and even rap, the program opened the floor to creativity rooted in worship. This year’s gathering was filled with love and gratitude, each performance pointing hearts back to God.
Near North End-of-Year Youth Rally 2025
We were all thankful that the Lord held back the forecasted snowstorm so that the saints can safely gather on this special youth rally. The Holland Landing SDA congregation spent an insightful hour of Sabbath School and the youth shone throughout the Divine Service.
3rd Cornerstone ACF Sabbath at Hamilton Mtn
For the past five years, Hamilton Mountain has served as the "adoptive home" for these students, funding their ministry and giving them a space to crash. But this Sabbath, Nov. 22, feels different.
Ontario Young Adults From Attend Alberta’s ElevateX
For dozens of young adults who traveled from across Canada, including several past and present young adult members of the Ontario Conference, the weekend of Nov. 14–16, 2025 unfolded as something more than a getaway.
Teens Ministry x Metro East Games Night
The AYO Teens Ministry recently hosted a vibrant and joy-filled evening that brought teens together for fellowship, fun, and faith. Youth from four different churches gathered under one roof, transforming an ordinary Saturday night into an unforgettable experience marked by connection, laughter, and spiritual reflection.
Serving Christ Through Vocation: YPN Convention 2025
The 2025 Young Professionals Network (YPN) Convention gathered over 100 emerging professionals, tradespeople, and entrepreneurs in Ontario under the theme “Serving Christ Through Vocation.”
The Sweet Spot: November Edition
Feeling burnt out from life's pressures? Remember that rest matters—it's sacred, not lazy. Inspired by the Sabbath, this message encourages you to recharge by pausing, getting outside, and connecting with uplifting people. Find new peace and strength by letting God refill your heart, reminding us that His plan is about resting in Him, not burning out.
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.

