Church With No Home Tour in Mississauga - by Open Doors
Pastor Barnabas and his family live in a tent that’s smaller than a double mattress in an IDP camp in Nigeria. They lost their home because militants attacked their village, and have been cast aside, feeling forgotten by the world, for 5 years.
For some believers around the world, the church has no formal place to call home. Church closures, forced evictions, mass displacement or the need for extreme secrecy means that church communities have difficulty gathering and worshipping together.
But despite this, the Church finds ways to meet, holding onto the Lord, Who is always with them.
Join Open Doors for a special presentation featuring stories of persecuted believers who are boldly following Jesus no matter the cost. You will hear about the latest World Watch research and have the opportunity to stand in prayer for the global church.
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
PORTICO Mississauga, 1814 Barbertown Rd, Mississauga, ON L5M 2M5.
For more info visit www.opendoorscanada.org. Canadian Stories of Transforming Culture
Each month we hear from two Canadians and their story of how they are transforming culture through their sphere(s) of influence. Learn more at the link below.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
online from Transform Our World Canada.
For more info visit www.transformourworldcanada.ca. Colloquium: Just what is "Scripture and Theology"?
How do we read Scripture to serve theology, and how does theology help us to read Scripture better?
After 18 years, Wycliffe College takes stock, and asks its own faculty and some guests what they have learned on the nature of Scripture, theology, and how they relate. How does that relationship make a difference to how faculty write (publish) and teach in their respective fields (from Hebrew poetry to church planting)? Some faculty will consider biblical theology, others - the "theological interpretation of Scripture," and the "open" hermeneutics of the Bible and of theology.
Join Wycliffe faculty along with Geoffrey Ready (Trinity) and John A. Vissers (Knox) as they explore the theme of the theological interpretation of Scripture.
Friday, May 1, 2026.
Great Hall, Wycliffe College, 5 Hoskin Ave, Toronto.
For more info visit www.wycliffecollege.ca. OCHEC Homeschool Convention
Growing in Knowledge Guided by His wisdom
Keynote speakers: Roger & Jan Smith, Jill Koller.
Friday, May 1, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Redeemer University
Ancaster ON.
For more info visit ochec.org. Pastoral Calling Reimagined
Pastoral Calling Reimagined is a two-day gathering for pastors, denominational leaders, theological educators, and lay leaders who sense that the Spirit is already calling people into vocational pastoral ministry, even as our traditional models often struggle to recognize and support them. Rather than responding with fear or scarcity, this conference invites participants into a hopeful and grounded reimagining of pastoral leadership shaped by real Canadian contexts.
Drawing on the forthcoming book from New Leaf Press, Pastoral Calling Reimagined: Celebrating the Spirit’s Abundant Invitation, we will explore how pastoral calling is emerging today through:
Mid-career calls into pastoral ministry
Multivocational pastoral leadership
Shared call and leadership between clergy and lay leaders
This is not simply a book launch. It is a working gathering designed to help pastors, churches, denominations, theological institutions and leaders learn how to notice, name, and nurture the pastoral gifts already present in…
Friday, May 1, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026.
online and in-person from Hampton Free Methodist Church, Saskatoon.
For more info visit www.newleafnetwork.ca. Parenting faith: Passing faith to the next generation
EFC Events
How do we help children and youth develop a lasting, resilient faith?
In a time when many young people are stepping away from their faith as they grow older, this question has never been more important. Parents and grandparents play a vital role in shaping the spiritual lives of the next generation, but many are asking what truly makes a difference.
Join us for this engaging workshop as EFC senior researcher Lindsay Callaway shares key insights from national research, including findings from survey with over 1,000 Canadian evangelical parents, as well as conversations with ministry leaders and parents across Canada. Together, we will explore how faith is formed at home and what practical steps families can take to nurture and sustain it.
This session is designed to encourage, equip, and empower you with meaningful, research-based insights you can apply in everyday life.
Light refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bethel Community Church Fellowship Hall, 128 St. Vincent St. Barrie, Ont.
For more info visit evangelicalfellowship.ca. Equipped Calgary
Equipped is a new in-person training series created to support Christian ministry and charity leaders with the practical knowledge, clarity, and encouragement they need to lead well. Hosted in cities across Canada, these one-day gatherings bring together Christian charity leaders and pastors for focused learning, real-world insight, and meaningful connection.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Bow Valley Christian Church.
For more info visit www.cccc.org. What is Government for? Cardus Exchange 2026
Three days of substantive debate and conversation, featuring a keynote address by Howard Anglin on culture and Canada's Constitution.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – Friday, May 8, 2026.
45 Rideau Street, Ottawa.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.ca. Equipped Edmonton
Equipped is a new in-person training series created to support Christian ministry and charity leaders with the practical knowledge, clarity, and encouragement they need to lead well. Hosted in cities across Canada, these one-day gatherings bring together Christian charity leaders and pastors for focused learning, real-world insight, and meaningful connection.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Ellerslie Road Baptist Church.
For more info visit www.cccc.org. Banquet of Belonging: Disability, Discipleship, & Shared Tables
This conference gathers disabled and non-disabled Christians, pastors, and families to explore how discipleship changes when people learn from one another across differences. Sessions will address theology, access, relationships, and lived experience, grounding everything in practices that create shared tables rather than parallel ministries. Each regional gathering includes a shared meal that embodies the call: a community formed by mutual welcome, celebrated gifts, and a commitment to belong to one another.
Thursday, May 7, 2026.
online and in-person from Langley, Calgary, Winnipeg and Toronto.
For more info visit adeepercommunion.org. Equipped Abbotsford
Equipped is a new in-person training series created to support Christian ministry and charity leaders with the practical knowledge, clarity, and encouragement they need to lead well. Hosted in cities across Canada, these one-day gatherings bring together Christian charity leaders and pastors for focused learning, real-world insight, and meaningful connection.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Columbia Bible College.
For more info visit www.cccc.org. Halifax Keswick Convention
Guest speaker Charles Price of Living Truth Ministries will be challenging us with his message on "Fruitful LIving" inspired by the growth of the early church as recorded in Acts. Childcare is provided at all sessions.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Birch Cove Baptist Church, 50 Donaldson Avenue, Halifax NS.
For more info visit keswickconvention.ca. Halifax Keswick Convention
Guest speaker Charles Price of Living Truth Ministries will be challenging us with his message on "Fruitful LIving" inspired by the growth of the early church as recorded in Acts. Childcare is provided at all sessions.
Sunday, May 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Birch Cove Baptist Church, 50 Donaldson Avenue, Halifax NS.
For more info visit keswickconvention.ca. Halifax Keswick Convention
Guest speaker Charles Price of Living Truth Ministries will be challenging us with his message on "Fruitful LIving" inspired by the growth of the early church as recorded in Acts. Childcare is provided at all sessions.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Birch Cove Baptist Church, 50 Donaldson Avenue, Halifax NS.
For more info visit keswickconvention.ca. Halifax Keswick Convention
Guest speaker Charles Price of Living Truth Ministries will be challenging us with his message on "Fruitful LIving" inspired by the growth of the early church as recorded in Acts. Childcare is provided at all sessions.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Birch Cove Baptist Church, 50 Donaldson Avenue, Halifax NS.
For more info visit keswickconvention.ca. Cdn CCA / Associated Church Press Conference
Canadian Christian Communicators Association and the Associated Church Press (https://www.theacp.org/Convention) are holding a joint conference in Toronto. The theme is “Reaching Across Divides”—political, national, religious, cultural and demographic.
Keynote speakers are former CBC foreign correspondent Brian Stewart, who will talk about the role religion played in this reporting (such as his groundbreaking reports from the 1984-85 Ethiopia famine), and why the media in Canada need to pay attention to religion today; and Molly Thomas, host of TVO's show Big [If True], who will talk about how to deal with all the misinformation, disinformation, conspiracies, hoaxes and scams in the world today.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – Friday, May 15, 2026.
Toronto.
For more info visit www.christiancommunicators.ca. Courageous Hope in a Time of Fear
Sponsored by Institute for Christian Studies. Feature keynotes by Kristin Kobes Du Mez and Joash Thomas.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Knox College, Toronto.
For more info visit www.icscanada.edu. The Prophetic Witness of Henri Nouwen in a Wounded World
Some 300 fans and scholars of the work of contemporary spiritual master Henri Nouwen are expected to gather to explore how Nouwen’s life and writings speak with renewed urgency to our present moment.
Longing for Home: The Prophetic Witness of Henri Nouwen in a Wounded World will mark the 30th anniversary of the sudden death of this Dutch Catholic priest, spiritual guide, theologian and activist. At a time when loneliness is at epidemic levels, global peace is increasingly tenuous, and human solidarity appears at a low ebb, Nouwen’s wisdom continues to offer a way to build a God- and human-centred approach to life.
The conference will feature both in-person and on-line participation. It includes a dramatic presentation on key moments in Nouwen’s life, along with major addresses by Michael W. Higgins, co-author of two books on Nouwen and Basilian Distinguished Fellow of Contemporary Catholic Thought at St. Michael’s, Carlos A. Thompson, professor of Christian Ministry and Disability Theology at Western Theolo…
Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Saturday, May 16, 2026.
University of St. Michael’s College.
For more info visit www.conference.henrinouwen.org. BC Home Education Conference
The BC Home Education Conference is a Christian Conference dedicated to supporting and equipping home educating families across British Columbia. Our annual conference aims to foster community, inspire interpersonal connections, and provide exceptional resources for home learning families.
Friday, May 15, 2026 – Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Christian Life Assembly (CLA)
21277 56 Ave, Langley, BC V2Y 1M3.
For more info visit www.bchec.ca. International Day of Families
International Community Events
The International Day of Families is sponsored by the United Nations to provide an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting them.It has inspired a series of awareness-raising events, including national family days. In many countries, this day is an opportunity to highlight different areas of interest and importance to families.
Friday, May 15, 2026.
For more info visit www.un.org. Reimagining Church, Land and Community
A 2-day conference for church leaders, developers, architects and civic leaders to spark imagination and dialogue around church properties.
Join us for 2 days of lecture, dialogue, storytelling and networking.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Life Branch Church, 10 Lancaster Drive, Dartmouth, NS B3A 4Y9.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.ca. Baptize Canada
Baptize Canada represents a historic opportunity for churches across our nation to unite in celebration of new life in Christ.
On Pentecost Sunday, congregations from coast to coast will gather at indoor and outdoor venues to witness the public profession of faith through baptism, creating a powerful national testimony to the continuing work of the Holy Spirit in Canada.
By joining together, we create a witness that transcends our individual congregations. We demonstrate to a searching world that the gospel's invitation remains open to all, that the church stands united despite its diversity, and that the transforming power of Christ continues to work in Canada today.
Register your church.
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
For more info visit www.baptizecanada.ca. Faith, Fundraising and Communications Symposium
Here for non-profit organizations on a mission to grow: Raising funds and communicating your organization’s mission should be strategic and achievable and systematic.
Professional Development: Your key to understanding the changing world of not-for-profit growth strategy
Benefit from expert speakers, best-in-industry leaders, and status-quo challengers without breaking the bank.
Monday, May 25, 2026 – Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Prairie College, Three Hills.
For more info visit ffcsymposium.net. Timothy Trust National Conference 2026
Join us in May 2026 in Cambridge, Ontario for our 4th annual Timothy Trust National Conference, with Philip Ryken, President of Wheaton College, & Thomas R. Schreiner, Professor and Associate Dean for the School of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary!
This year’s conference theme is Him we Proclaim - Preaching Christ in All of Scripture. This conference looks to refresh and encourage Bible teachers and preachers through model expository preaching by our keynote speakers.
Monday, May 25, 2026 – Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Heritage College and Seminary
175 Holiday Inn Dr, Cambridge, ON N3C 3T2.
For more info visit timothytrust.ca. Canadian Stories of Transforming Culture
Each month we hear from two Canadians and their story of how they are transforming culture through their sphere(s) of influence. Learn more at the link below.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
online from Transform Our World Canada.
For more info visit www.transformourworldcanada.ca. Pastors & Leaders Prayer Forum
On behalf of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada and Ignite Prayer Canada (https://igniteprayer.ca/) we invite you to a free online Pastors and Leaders Prayer Forum, May 27, 2026 (10:00 a.m. Pacific / 11:00 a.m. Mountain / 12 noon Central / 1:00 p.m. Eastern / 2:00 p.m. Atlantic / 2:30 p.m. NL).
Our guest presenter will be Chris Ivany who is the lead pastor of Rock Church in Halifax, a church he grew up attending. In the last number of years Rock Church has put an extra effort into creating a culture of prayer and they are seeing the fruit of extraordinary prayer. Chris has also recently taken the leadership of Pray Nova Scotia which gathers pastors and leaders each month from across the province to pray together. Chris and his wife Jen are blessed to pastor together and they have 5 children.
After Chris shares we will gather for prayer in breakout rooms of 8-10 people to pray for a gospel witness in our communities and spiritual awakening in Canada.
Register or find more information at our…
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
online from Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada and Ignite Prayer Canada.
For more info visit www.billygraham.ca. Canadian-American Theological Association Spring Conference
Join us at the Canadian-American Theological Association (CATA) 2026 Conference and Public Lecture which will take place on May 29-30, 2026. The conference will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at St. John's College, located on the campus of the University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg. A public lecture will also be held the evening before, on Friday, May 29 at a church in Winnipeg (location to be announced). CATA will be meeting alongside of other Canadian academic theological and religious societies as part of the inaugural Canadian Theology and Religion Colloquium. The overarching theme of the colloquium is “Common Places, Contested Spaces: Religion and Theology in Canada and Beyond.”.
Friday, May 29, 2026 – Saturday, May 30, 2026.
St. John's College, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.
For more info visit cata-catr.com. Day of prayer for Christian camps
For more information, including a downloadable resource kit to assist your church or you personally in praying for camp ministry across Canada, visit our website.
The website also is where to sign up to receive email updates and be the first to receive the Day of Prayer for Camp Resource Kit, as soon as it becomes available each year!
Like and follow @PrayforCamp on Instagram and @DOPforCamp on Facebook for our latest news and updates.
Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Nationwide.
For more info visit www.prayforcamp.ca. Hamilton Leadership Prayer Breakfast
The annual event is an opportunity for the Christian community in Hamilton to gather together to support and honour our local Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) Mayor and City Councillors, as well as our first responders and community leaders, and lift them up in prayer.
This year's speaker is Kevin Rempel - a World Champion, Paralympic Bronze medalist in sledge hockey, and speaker who knows what it means to fight your way through adversity. After a freestyle motocross crash left him paralyzed, doctors told him he might never walk again. A year later, he proved them wrong, learning not just to walk, but to compete for Canada on the world stage.
Through his journey from injury to the Paralympics, Kevin discovered that choosing the right mindset is key to getting back up. However, after walking away from Jesus for nearly 20 years and returning to God in 2024, he’s now recognized that it was God who carried him all along and now loves to share his testimony to give others hope…
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM.
Carmen's Event Centre
1520 Stone Church Road East
Hamilton, ON L8W 3P9.
For more info visit hamiltonprayerbreakfast.ca. TGC Canada Youth Conference
Jesus invites us to live our lives transformed by His Kingdom values—love and truth, mercy and justice, courage and repentance—even when it’s tough or unpopular. The Kingdom is here now. Let’s live like it!
Join us for The Kingdom Has Come, a TGC Canada Youth Conference, at Redeemer University on June 5th-6th, 2026!
This event is for youth currently in high school, up to 20 years of age.
Friday, June 5, 2026 – Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Redeemer University.
For more info visit tgccy26.ca. World Refugee Day
International Community Events
An annual event sponsored by the United Nations.
Saturday, June 20, 2026.
For more info visit www.un.org. National Indigenous Peoples Day
This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples.
Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.
In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.
Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Canada-wide.
For more info visit www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca. World Refugee Sunday
International Community Events
The World Evangelical Alliance calls on churches to observe World Refugee Sunday on or near to June 20 (UN World Refugee Day) and participate in prayer and action, responding in practical ways to God’s call to ‘love the stranger as yourself.’ Using the hashtags #WorldRefugeeSunday and #RefugeeHighway, churches can share about their activities on social media and inspire others to join.
Information, resources and useful links are now available (requires free signup at iwas.live).
Sunday, June 21, 2026.
worldwide.
For more info visit www.evangelicalfellowship.ca. Canadian Stories of Transforming Culture
Each month we hear from two Canadians and their story of how they are transforming culture through their sphere(s) of influence. Learn more at the link below.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
online from Transform Our World Canada.
For more info visit www.transformourworldcanada.ca. GODfidence Conference 2026
God's Economy: World-Class
Careers & Businesses Built on Faith
Toronto Pavilion · 190 Railside Road, Toronto, Canada.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Toronto Pavilion · 190 Railside Road, Toronto, Canada.