Join us April 28-30, 2026
At Alderwood United Church,
Etobicoke, ON
*Register before MARCH 21, 2026 to guarantee hotel accomodations
What can you expect?
Expect to be lifted and inspired as you gather with colleagues within the United Church to worship, listen, learn, and PRAY with each other.
If you are new to our gatherings, come and experience Jesus’ life and love.
This Year’s Speaker
Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling
Canadian Bible Study Ambassador
Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling joined CBS as Ambassador following 23 years as Senior Minister of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, Toronto. In his current role, he will help build relationships with churches, academic institutions, individuals and Christian leadership in Canada.
Dr. Stirling holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Law from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, a Master of Divinity from the Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a Doctor of Ministry in preaching from Acadia Divinity College, Wolfville, Nova Scotia. In 2008, Wycliffe College, Toronto, recognized his contribution to preaching with an honorary Doctor of Divinity.
Workshops
- TBA
Preachers
and Worship Leaders
- TBA
Tentative Schedule
(based on our 2025 gathering)
| Tuesday April 28 | Wednesday April 29 | Thursday April 30 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Registration | Gathering | Gathering |
| 9:30am | 9:30-10:30 Opening Welcome and Worship | 9:30-10:30 Worship | 9:30-10:30 Worship |
| 10:30 | 10:30-12:00 Keynote | 10:30-12:00 Keynote | 10:30 Workshops |
| 12:00 | 12:00-1:00 Lunch | 12:00-1:00 Lunch | 12:00-1:30 Lunch |
| 1:00 | 1:00-1:30 Prayer | 1:00-1:30 Prayer | 1:30-2:30 Closing Worship |
| 1:30 | 1:30-3:00 Workshops | 1:30-3:00 Workshops | Depart |
| 3:00 | 3:00-3:30 Break | 3:00-3:30 Break |
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| 3:30 | 3:30-5:00 Workshops | 3:30-5:00 AGM |
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| 5:00 | 5:00-6:30 Dinner | 5:00-6:30 Dinner |
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| 6:30 | 6:30-8:00 Worship | 6:30-8:00 Prayer Summit |
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| Fellowship Time at the Hotel | Fellowship Time at the Hotel |
2026 Fees
In light of heavy defecits in recent years due to increased costs of running the annual conference, we’ve had to revise our fee structure for 2026. Even with the fee increase for attendees we are still projecting at $10,000 defecit for 2026.
While our fees have increased, we have included in them a $100 discount on the hotel rooms per night, while less than previous years, this helps us offset our costs.
However, if these increased fees are a financial barrier for your attendance, please reach out to a Board Member to see if there is someway we can help. All requests are handled confidentially by our Board.
Conversely, if you are able to make a donation to help cover the excess costs, that would be appreciated as a continued defecit is not viable for the long term survival of our gathering.
Full Conference
- Private room – $800 (2 nights at hotel), $1000 (3 nights at hotel)
- Shared room – $600 (2 nights), $700 (3 nights) *please find your own roommate
- No room needed – $400
*Register before MARCH 21 to guarantee hotel accomodations
Student Rates
- No room needed – $200
- Private room – $600 (2 nights), $800 (3 nights)
- Shared room – $400 (2 nights), $350 (3 nights) *please find your own roommate
Partial Conference
- Single Day rate, no hotel – $175
- 2 days without hotel – $300
- 2 Day Conference with hotel room (one night): $500 (single), $400 (double)
*Register before MARCH 21 to guarantee hotel accomodations
Student Rates
Single Day Rate – $90
2 days without hotel – $150
2 days with hotel (one night): $350 (single), $250 (double)
Flight Reimbursement
Flight reimbursement rates are 80% to a maximum depending on the province of origin:
NL – $450
NS – $400
PE – $300
NB – $300
QC – $250
MB – $350
SK – $400
AB – $450
BC – $600