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Background

Abbotsford Vietnamese New Venture was born out of years of prayer and discernment by Surrey Vietnamese Alliance Church, which has faithfully served the Vietnamese community since 1990. As leaders sensed God leading them beyond Surrey, Abbotsford increasingly came into focus, where a growing Vietnamese-speaking population presented both need and opportunity. With a shared desire to see the gospel take root in the Fraser Valley, a vision emerged for a Vietnamese-speaking church presence in the city.

Through partnership with Sevenoaks Alliance Church and the support of the Canadian Pacific District, this vision has become a reality. Sevenoaks has generously opened its facility, allowing the congregation to gather weekly and begin building a Christ-centered community. Now established as a New Venture, Abbotsford Vietnamese exists to share the transforming hope of Jesus and to reach Vietnamese-speaking families in Abbotsford, Mission, and Aldergrove through worship, discipleship, and relational outreach.

Join them on mission

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What is the Pastoral Apprenticeship program?

It’s for anyone who is exploring their call to vocational ministry. In partnership with The Alliance Canada, this program gives you practical, hands-on experience and mentorship opportunities as you take your Bachelors or Masters at any accredited Canadian Bible college.

Alongside your theological education, you will meet with other pastoral apprentices and mentors to help you grow in ministry, discover your calling and give you hands on experience in a church context.

Based on your interests and gifts, you will explore different ministries within Peace Portal Church like Spiritual Formation, Care Ministry, Youth and more.

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Annually the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) sets mileage expense rates for reimbursement when employees use personal vehicles for business purposes, and the District Office uses this rate for reimbursing its employees. The CRA has announced that the rate for 2026 is $0.73 per kilometre. Churches may set their own reimbursement rates, and this can serve as a reference for churches as they set their own rates. If you have any questions about this, please contact Justin Greenway at justing@pacificdistrict.ca and he'd be happy to help you.

Joy to the World

Twenty-five years ago, as my second Christmas in Africa drew to a close, I sat in my dark living room staring at my little Christmas tree. Its flickering lights tried, but failed to cheer up my lonely heart. I was lost in thought, recalling past Christmases in the snow of my Rocky Mountain home. Days on the ski hill. Afternoons skating on the frozen lake. All the family home.

My mind continued to leap from memory to memory as I let the tears fall. Singing carols around the Christmas tree. Playing games past my bedtime. Turkey dinner, topped with pumpkin pie. Christmas that year had none of those things. Celebrating in the African heat seemed wrong.

I had some happy moments for sure, but that night I was lonely. I turned on my CD player to enjoy the soothing sounds of my favourite Christmas melodies. One of them interrupted my reverie as the words pounded their way into my heart: “Joy to the world, the Lord is come!”

I suddenly felt convicted. The song does not say, “Joy to the world, there’s a Christmas party every night this week.”

It does not say, “Joy to the world, the turkey is in the oven, and the freezer is full of cookies.”

It does not say, “Joy to the world, the gifts are under the tree.”

It does not say, “Joy to the world, there’s a lot of snow on the ski hill.”

It doesn’t even say, “Joy to the world, the family is home.”

No, it says, “Joy to the world, the Lord is come.”

I asked the Lord to forgive me for looking for joy in the wrong places. It’s not that the traditions of Christmas in and of themselves are wrong. It’s that my focus had been wrong. It had been on me and all the traditions that I was missing—traditions that can never be my source of joy.

The angel said to a group of shepherds that first Christmas night, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ, the Lord” (Luke 2:10-11).

May the Saviour bring joy to your heart this Christmas season! May he dry your tears, carry your burdens, and grant you deep rest, as you celebrate this “good news of great joy”!

- Lisa Rohrick, Assistant District Superintendent

It means a lot to Ukrainian pastors serving in the midst of a war that we have not forgotten them. The work is ongoing and prayer is needed for the pastors, churches, and believers who continue to serve courageously in the middle of war. Pray for their strength – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Pray for peace, for justice, and for an end to this war. The Alliance Canada remains deeply committed to this work. But this is not a short-term crisis response. It is a long, difficult journey. That is why continued prayer and regular giving to the “Ukraine Response” is so vital. Together, we can keep bringing hope where it is needed most.

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City on a Hill Documentary

This one-hour documentary provides a firsthand look at the sustained aid and support being provided to Ukrainians near the front line, as well as those who have fled to Poland. We are committed to continuing this work alongside our partner churches in Poland and Ukraine.

Click here to watch the one-hour City on a Hill Documentary.

Click here to view the trailer.

Click here to view the trailer with Traditional Chinese subtitles.

Click here to view the trailer with Simplified Chinese subtitles.

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Background

The Forge is a new venture led by Rev. Jeremy and Rev. Carmen Kinniburgh in Vernon, BC. Since 2017, the Kinniburgh's have hosted a small gathering in their home. Recently, this group participated in a four-month discernment process and collectively sensed that the Holy Spirit was leading them to explore fresh missional opportunities in the North Okanagan and new ways of being the church. The Forge has now launched as a movement of small communities of Jesus followers who long to help the unchurched and de-churched (re)discover Jesus, embrace His Gospel, and be equipped to live in spiritual renewal—and to help others do the same.

Join them on mission

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Does your church want to serve new Canadians in your neighbourhood? Do you wonder where to start? Love New Canadians equips churches to develop pathways to Jesus for new Immigrants.

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Assistant District Superintendent: Cres Casimong

Hi Everyone,

I am pleased to announce the hiring of Rev. Dr. Cres Casimong; he will join the CPD Staff Team on October 1, 2025 as an Assistant District Superintendent. Cres comes to the CPD role with a wealth of experience having served as a Lead Pastor, Church Planter, the National Director of Filipino Alliance Churches in Canada, a College Instructor at Pacific Life Bible College, and an Intercultural Trainer. Cres completed a PhD in Leadership, focused on leadership practices and transition in Western Canadian Churches.

When Rev. Dr. Kar Park Chan stepped into the original ADS role, his work was singularly focused on Chinese Alliance Churches in the Canadian Pacific District. After Kar Park retired, Rev. Genghis Chan stepped into an expanded role that also included oversight of Vietnamese Alliance Churches.

One of the strengths and beauties of the Canadian Pacific District is the multi-ethnic composition of our cities, towns, and churches. The 2021 Canadian Census revealed that 42% of Vancouver residents and 29% of B.C. residents were born outside of Canada; these numbers have continued to grow since 2021. As I travel throughout the CPD, I have observed a growing multi-ethnic composition in many of our Alliance Churches. Given the multi-ethnic composition of our cities, towns, and churches it’s vital for pastors to grow in cultural intelligence.

My predecessor, Errol Rempel, nurtured a vision for cultural intelligence in the CPD and the opportunities continue to expand. The ADS role that Cres is stepping into has been expanded from “ADS of Chinese and Vietnamese Ministries” to “ADS of Intercultural Ministry”. Cres has been tasked with some of the following priorities:

• To work with Dwayne to train Pastors and Boards of ethnic minority churches in matters related to effective governance, conflict management, and church development.

• To develop ethnic minority leaders who have capacity for senior leadership positions in the CPD and the Alliance Canada.

• To act as the conduit between the CPD and the Alliance Canada’s Cultural Associations.

• To work with majority culture leaders and churches to grow in cultural intelligence.

One of the strengths that Kar Park and Genghis brought to their work was their ability to speak Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. When Genghis worked with Vietnamese leaders and churches he worked directly through interpreters. In this new role, Cres will oversee ministry to churches with multiple languages and he will be developing language specific teams to serve the needs of churches.

Cres will also provide oversight into the Licensing and Ordination process, which will allow Dwayne to take next steps in leader development (ongoing learning) and church development (Board training, Conflict management, PEAK Coaching, etc.).

Cres and his wife Ninia have faithfully served New Life Alliance Church for the past 21 years; please pray with me for Cres and Ninia, and for New Life Alliance, as they embark on a significant transition.

Grace and Peace,

- Rev. Mark Peters,
District Superintendent

Alpha Canada: Made For This

There are 4,911 high schools in Canada. That’s 4,911 places filled with students looking for purpose, belonging, meaning, and connection. They’re spiritually curious and have deep questions about life and faith. They’re hungry for something real.

Now imagine this:

Every one of those schools, every student and staff member who walks the hallways, covered in prayer.

What if every church across Canada adopted two high schools to pray for? One close to your home and one close to your heart. What could happen? How would we see God moving?

The rising generation can change the world, and our role in that change is prayer. Prayer changes everything. The emerging generation is made for these times. The Church in Canada is made for this moment.

Today, we’re launching Made for This, a National Prayer Campaign for Canadian High Schools.

Join us; it will take all of us.

All you need to do is:

• Check out the map and choose two schools.
• Assemble your prayer team.
• Commit to praying for them throughout the academic year.

Let’s lift up the rising generation, and pray for their well-being, peace to reign in their schools, and boldness and courage to face the issues of the day. Let’s stand with them and for them as we see how God will work in and through them.

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It was a familiar feeling. We had just returned from a fantastic vacation—much-needed, delightful, deeply refreshing. Yet, I ask myself: how did this vacation impact my connection with God? I felt less spiritually in tune, unable to maintain my usual rhythms of intimacy with Him.

I've noticed that when I'm in the normal rhythm of life, the spiritual practices I need for holistic health naturally fall into place. All goes well, until—life happens. My rhythms get disrupted and suddenly, my well-honed practices don’t fit, at least not in the way I'm used to.

Lately, God has been teaching me to view these interruptions as a spiritual practice. The spiritual practice of embracing life as it happens. I am learning to accept each season of life for what it is, while also asking God for new ways to encounter Him in the midst.

This requires intentionally engaging with life and inviting God to meet me where I am. For instance, I search for moments of quietness amidst the busyness. I pause to take a deep breath, remembering that my very breath is Triune God flowing through me. I allow myself a moment to linger between tasks, simply being present with God. I pay attention to what I see—a flower, a child playing—and I give thanks for His beauty and grace. I listen to what’s going on within me—irritation, impatience—and ask God to continue His work in me. I notice pain and suffering, and I groan with Him for all that still awaits healing.

I need my regular rhythms; they are vital for my well-being. But I also need the interruptions because they reveal something different about God. I learn to allow Him to fill me in new and unexpected ways as I intentionally tune into Him. My prayer is: God, grant me the grace to see all of life as an opportunity to know You more deeply and be transformed by Your presence.

- Ruth-Anne Gilbertson

Bonhoeffer’s story is well-known. He was a man of immense bravery who made some difficult choices in his life. In 1933, he chose to speak out against Hitler in a radio address with the theme “a man who lets himself be worshipped mocks God.”  The address was swiftly cut from the air.

He wrote to pastors across Germany, urging them to speak out in support of their Jewish neighbors as the persecution began.  Most churches remained silent.  He taught at a subversive seminary until it was discovered and shut down.  He chose to return to Germany from a trip to the U.S. in 1939, despite the clear dangers and numerous offers to remain safe in the United States. He assisted several Jewish friends and families in escaping the country.

He was a part of a plot to assassinate Hitler after learning of the plans for the extermination of the Jews.  In April 1943, he was arrested and put in jail, in solitary confinement.  He was later moved to a Gestapo prison, then to Buchenwald, then to the death camp of Flossenburg.

By all accounts, Bonhoeffer brought great peace and comfort to many fellow prisoners at every stop.  On April 9, 1945, just days before the Allies would have freed him, he was led outside to a courtyard with a scaffolding and noose set up and ordered to remove his clothes.  He walked to the platform, now 39 years old.  His last words before being hanged were these:

“This is the end…but for me, the beginning of life.”

Bonhoeffer’s life, before and after death, reflected the certainty of Jesus’ resurrection- and, consequently, his and ours.  Resurrection life is the way we can choose to live, believing that death has disarmed its ultimate weapon. Therefore, when we defend the weak, reach out to the lonely, and establish a home, we embody the resurrection.  When we forgive an enemy, take time to stop and talk with someone, and dare to raise children, we inhabit the resurrection.  When we include those on the margins in our lives, take joy in God’s creation, and sit beside a friend who is sick, we embody the resurrection.

Remember Mary Magdalene, that solitary figure standing outside the tomb that morning.  She did not come to believe in the resurrection because her mind comprehended the logic of it all, nor even because of the angels’ presence at the tomb. She believed in the resurrection because she encountered the person of the resurrected Jesus. When we become aware of God’s presence, here and now, in our lives, and lean into it, we embrace the resurrection.

When John concludes his resurrection story, he finishes his writing with this:

“There are also many other things that Jesus did; if every one of them were written down, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.”   (John 21:25)

More can be said, and more will be said.  But in the end, all that is needed is this:      

Christ is risen! (He is risen indeed!)

–  Rev. Dwayne Toews, Assistant District Superintendent

"Over the last several years I’ve been writing devotionals through successive portions of the New Testament. This past Fall I published a collection focused on the Gospel of John (Eyes on Jesus: Through John’s Gospel). For churches who are doing a preaching series in the Gospel, it strikes me that weekly preaching together with daily readings could be a powerful combination – so, I’m wanting to make copies of my book available basically at cost."

- Tim MacIntosh

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Ephesians 2.10 tells us that we are God’s handiwork, his workmanship, his masterpiece. Like a lump of clay formed into an instrument of use or value, we, as followers of Jesus, are something lumpy that God is shaping for his purposes.

A few years ago, I was on my first sabbatical and was re-engaging in woodworking. Enjoying a beautiful sunny day and the feel of a Dewalt power saw in my hand, I was in our backyard building a pergola for our deck when I heard the still small voice talking to me about the process of formation. As I was cutting 6x6 beams to join them at the top corners of the pergola with a lap joint, I noticed how the amount of pressure applied to the tool was very important to the speed and quality of the cut it made. Too much pressure slowed down the blade. Not enough pressure didn’t actually cut the wood. It was important in forming these pieces to apply an appropriate amount of pressure, and then let the tool do the work.

As I look back over the last year (well, realistically many years), I see that times when I have felt uncomfortable because of new frontiers of ministry, conflict, discouragement, uncertainty, or challenges, those were points of pressure that the Lord was using to form me - enough pressure to get my attention, but not too much that it crushed me. God was using my discomfort to shape me - like when he caused his people to be hungry in the desert and then fed them to show them they could rely on him.

In a similar way, feeling these pressure points compelled me to seek God, and he has drawn me to various tools he has made available to his people that help with his process of formation. Tools like the practices of Sabbath, spiritual direction, solitude, and meditation on Scripture have served to open space for God to do his shaping work in me.

At present, I still feel like I’m in a liminal space with a lot of uncertainty of what God is up to in our church and in me personally, but I’m grateful to know that when I feel the discomfort of any number of pressures in my life, I have a loving Father who uses pressure to make something beautiful and of lasting value.

-   Rev. Dave Driedger, Lead Pastor at Lakewood Alliance Church

A number of years ago, my wife and I brought our children to Disneyland; they were still young enough to be filled with wonder at the sights and sounds. While there, we were all caught up in the “magic”—everything was clean, beautiful, and designed for our pleasure. As we entered the park, the signs proclaimed Disneyland to be “the happiest place on earth.”

As we walked through the park, from time to time, a well-known Disney tune was played, “When you wish upon a star, it makes no difference who you are, anything your heart desires, will come to you.” In a place like Disneyland, one wishes—and almost believes—this song to be true.

But if we are honest, when we look at our own lives, and the world around us, we are forced to admit that things aren’t the way we want them to be. Brokenness abounds: broken bodies, broken dreams and desires, broken families, broken economic systems, and broken nations. “It shouldn’t be this way,” we tell ourselves.

We long for so much more, we hope things will be different, but so often our hope is little more than wishful thinking. I hope it won’t rain in Vancouver. I hope eating Christmas baking won’t affect my weight. There is vast difference, isn’t there, between wishful thinking and hope? Wishful thinking doesn’t have the power to sustain us in the real world.

At the centre of the universe lies a story about the Good God. He creates, sustains, pursues, and redeems; in Him we have hope.

As you well know, the word “advent” means “coming,” or “arrival”. God the Son became human in the person of Jesus, His arrival long foretold. Charles Wesley writes, “Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel’s strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart.”

Jesus is the embodiment of God’s goodness, a promise that God will do what He has said. He will sustain, pursue, and redeem. Through Jesus we’ve been ushered into a living hope that will never perish, spoil, or fade.^[1]

In the next few weeks, if you gather around a tree to exchange beautifully wrapped presents, let me encourage you to think about Jesus and the gifts He gives. May His joy fill you, His peace sustain you, and His hope surround you.

–   Rev. Mark Peters, District Superintendent

^[1] 1 Peter 1:4-5.

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Christianity + Culture is a NEW six-episode resource that is created by one of our Alliance churches to be used in Small Groups or Community Groups. It’s purpose is to help churches engage various aspects of culture in Christ. Topics include: Identity (Guest: Mark Peters), Media + AI (Guest: Andy Crouch), and Reconciliation in Canada (Guest: Milissa Ewing).

Watch the Trailer HERE and sign up to receive these free resources, available to all on January 6th, 2025.

Jonah’s prayer of thanksgiving (Jonah 2:1-9) reminds us that we need to do 3 things when we encounter trouble:

1. Pray to Jehovah (2:1-2)
   

Being in the belly of a great fish leads to Jonah’s prayer, and becomes the beginning of a new relationship between him and God. This is where he recognizes his own insignificance and the greatness of God. Jonah praying in the belly of a fish shows us that we can pray to God anywhere, anytime. Our life is not smooth sailing, there will be adversities and low points such as illness, emotional problems, losing loved ones, problems with work, school, family, or marriage. While facing these adversities, we need to tell ourselves: I want to cry out to God and seek His help. Because I know God is not watching my difficulties from the outside, He is with me through my difficulties. God will listen to my sincere prayers.

2. Look upon the Holy temple (2:3-7)
   

I guess Jonah’s predicament is the darkest moment of his life, but he does not despair because of the environment; although he is completely isolated from the world, he is not isolated from God. He still has hope in his heart. He misses the Lord and Jerusalem and the Holy Temple. Jonah’s faith allows him to transcend all environmental limitations. Although he is in an undesirable environment, he still looks to God with faith. Because his experience tells him that Jehovah is his only salvation, and God will never leave him alone. The belly of the fish can imprison Jonah’s body, but it cannot imprison his faith, nor can it hinder his spirit from communing with God. His spirit meets God in the darkest moments of his life. Similarly, when we face the darkest moments in our lives, we need to actively reflect on our life experiences so that we can look to God with faith.

3. Offer sacrifice with a voice of thanksgiving (2:8-9)
   

Jonah promises that when he comes out of the belly of the fish, he will offer sacrifice to God and sing praises of thanksgiving. He knows that his prayers can reach God because the God who sent him to Nineveh is omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent. When Jonah sincerely prays and thanks God, God immediately intervenes. Verse 10 says that the Lord commands the fish, and the fish vomits Jonah on the dry land. When you encounter the darkest moment of your lives, uncertain of when it will end, ask yourself whether you can still thank and praise God in the moment. It is definitely not easy, but ask God to grant us confidence and strength, and learn to praise and be grateful while facing adversity.

Janice Zhou – Women’s Ministry, Vancouver Chinese Alliance Church

A New Venture in Sun Peaks

In partnership with Kamloops Alliance Church and the Pacific District, Sun Peaks Community New Venture is emerging with a desire to join with Jesus to bring a missional church presence to the resort town of Sun Peaks, one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing municipalities. With a year-round population of 1,500 that swells up to 8,000 during peak ski season (and has 250,000+ visitors for the entire season), Sun Peaks provides a incredibly unique ministry context. The vision for Sun Peaks is to focus on building relationships and community connections. Under the leadership of Phil Koehooorn, this New Venture plans to host gatherings on Sunday nights, creating a space for worship and fellowship after the ski slopes close. They will also focus on the development of small, outreach-oriented groups to foster friendships and evangelism, all while exploring innovative ways to establish a more permanent church presence in the future. These initiatives are grounded in the core values of connection, simplicity, leadership development, and prayer. See below to learn more about the different ways you can partner with this team as they join Jesus at work in this place.

Join them on mission

PRAY

Would you join Phil in praying for the following:

1. For a long term building/facility rental so they don’t have to move to a different location each week.
2. Spiritual protection for the team.
3. Clear vision and unity to follow what God is leading the team into.

GIVE

If you are excited about the things that Jesus is doing in this unique place, and you would like to partner financially, click the give button to be directed to their donation page!

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CONNECT

If you are someone you know would like to connect with the team to find out more, you can send Phil an email to philk@kac.ca

Throughout high school, I always remember teachers trying to prepare everyone for what life would look like after they graduated. The process always seemed so easy and smooth. Graduate High School, take a year off, work, or head to post-secondary, graduate with a degree, start a career, have a family, and so on. One lesson I learned quickly after High School was resilience. Throughout life, knowing how to navigate the highs and lows is crucial.

One year ago, my family and I listened to God’s call and moved to Dawson Creek, BC. Leading up to this, our family endured hardship, clung to the Lord and became resilient. For us, this meant experiencing peace and hope amidst the difficulties and challenges in life. We made the choice to run in to the arms of God, surrendering and yielding ourselves to Christ, allowing Him to lead us, and hold us up. This is our story of resiliency.

This past June, as a church, we worked through the book of Daniel, reading about the amazing stories of hope, resilience and perseverance. These stories are so good to cling to in the middle of hard times and stories that can produce resilience in our own lives. In Daniel, we see how Daniel and his friend’s initial expectations were to live a smooth and easy life, but when faced with uncertainty and unexpected circumstances, they had to make a choice. They were either going to deny God by following what culture wanted or to pursue Christ and go against what the world wanted. In the end, Daniel and his friends chose faith, and God was able to show up to bless them and give them a way out.

Life is about choosing God when we want to give up and throw in the towel. Daniel is an example of resiliency for each of us, knowing that when we choose God, we will come out stronger in the end.

Regan Fossen – Lead Pastor, Dawson Creek Alliance Church

Our International Workers need our support. Below is an information sheet on how our churches can come along side and support them.

We have made a PDF version available for download. Please feel free to share it with your church family!

If you want more information or have any questions, please reach out to Lisa Rohrick at lisar@pacificdistrict.ca or 604-372-1922.

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The Annual General Meeting of the Society of the Christian and Missionary Alliance – Canadian Pacific District will be held in person at the District Office on April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm (PT). The District Office is located at 101-17660 65A Avenue in Surrey, BC.

The agenda for the meeting is attached.

Licensed workers and members of local churches may attend the meeting. The Annual General Meeting has no extraordinary business coming to the membership and is embedded within the District Executive Committee meeting on April 21, 2026. We are anticipating that the Annual General Meeting will take approximately 10 minutes’ time.

Please contact the District Office at 604-372-1922 or cpdoffice@pacificdistrict.ca to notify us by April 10, 2026 at 12:00pm if you intend to attend the meeting. The documents for the Annual General Meeting will be circulated no later than April 14, 2026.

‍Loving Muslims Together Regional Conference

Across Canada, the Lord is bringing the nations to our doorstep. Today, nearly 2.5 million Muslims live in Canada, and that number continues to grow rapidly. In many cities, especially here in the Greater Vancouver area, Muslim neighbours, coworkers, and friends are now part of our everyday lives.

This moment presents a profound opportunity for the Church.

For this reason, House of Omeed is honoured to partner with Loving Muslims Together to host a regional gathering designed to inspire, equip, and encourage believers who desire to see Muslims encounter the love of Christ.

This conference will bring together believers from across the region who share a growing burden to see the Gospel reach Muslim communities in Canada.

Throughout the gathering, participants will explore important questions such as:

• Vision: Why Muslims? Why now? Who are they, and where are they in Canada?

• Testimonies: Is it really possible for Muslims to come to Christ?

• Fruitful Outreach: What does it look like to reach Muslim communities with wisdom, humility, and love?

• Discipleship: How do we walk alongside those who respond to the Gospel?

• Call to Action: What steps can we take to faithfully engage our Muslim neighbours?

You will hear powerful testimonies from Muslim Background Believer leaders, learn from experienced ministry workers who have spent decades serving among Muslim communities, and receive practical tools to strengthen and energize your local mission to Muslims.

This is a unique opportunity to gain insight that is rarely accessible in a single gathering.

Regional Gatherings

‍Future Gatherings

The North regional gathering on May 27, 2026 will be at Timbers Community Church.

We have launched regional gatherings throughout the CPD, with the intention to help people in each region connect, grow together, and encourage conversation and learning. These gatherings will be annual, free, one-day events held in each region at a CPD church from approximately 9:00am to 2:00pm, and are open to pastoral and non-pastoral church staff, board members, and ministry leaders. There will be refreshments (tea/coffee/muffins, etc.) in the morning and lunch.

This year, the focus is on building and developing teams. If you work or serve in ministry, you’re working with teams of people. As you’ve likely experienced, teamwork can be a joy, and it can also present challenges. We’re going to look at biblical characteristics of effective teamwork, team dynamics, and how to develop healthy teams. There will also be space for prayer and reflection, connection over a meal, and updates and stories of what’s happening in the larger district.

Pre-Assembly Mini Conference

Alliance women lead with Holy Grit: Spirit-fueled resilience for life and leadership. Join us to celebrate the joys of leadership and be equipped for the challenges with encouragement, conversation, and prayer.

This session is open to all men and women looking to encourage resilience in women Alliance leadership – for current and future women leaders. Includes a brief seminar with Pastor Anne Miranda (Peace Portal Church, White Rock B.C.), panel discussion, roundtable conversation, prayer and lunch.

• General Assembly Registration not required to attend
• Cost: $30

We look forward to seeing many of you there and hearing your stories!

General Assembly 2026

General Assembly is a national gathering held every two years by The Alliance Canada. This four-day gathering in June 2026 offers a fresh reminder of who we are as a movement and what our purpose is. It is time for our Alliance family to come together, fellowship, spend time discerning corporately, and see with fresh eyes the majesty and mission of Christ. General Assembly 2026 will be a powerful experience that you do not want to miss.

Dear Friends,

I hope you are doing well!

I want to invite you to be part of our team of intercessors for General Assembly, which will take place June 8-12th, 2026 in Calgary. There are opportunities to intercede during Assembly either in person or online and also an option to join for pre-assembly intercession. I have posted some information below regarding General Assembly and the registration link for intercessors is below. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Intercessors for General Assembly can sign up here:

https://assemblyprayer.thealliancecanada.ca

I have also included sign up links to register for upcoming  Alliance Corporate Prayer gatherings that will be online, Nov.27th,2025 , Feb 12th, 2026 and April 16th 2026 below. I hope you will join us!

Blessings,

Shirley

Alliance online corporate prayer:

Save the dates

• February 12, 2026: 9:00–10:30am EST | Register
• April 16, 2026: 1:00–2:30pm EST | Register

The Envision Summit is a gathering for 18–28 year olds who want to be stretched and formed as they discern God’s call on their lives.

This year, we’re exploring what it means to live Kingdom Rooted — Mission Sent—to be deeply grounded in Jesus while actively participating in what He is already doing in the world. Together, we’ll worship, pray, learn, and listen for God’s voice as we grow in clarity, courage, and calling.

Come connect with peers from across Canada, be encouraged by stories of God at work, and be shaped through teaching, creative expression, and intentional community. This is more than a conference—it’s a shared experience designed to help you take your next step in God’s Kingdom, locally and globally.

Dates: May 15-18, 2026

Location: Ambrose University in Calgary, AB

Cost: $500 (includes food and accommodations)

District Staff Retreat 2026 - Save the Date

District Staff Retreat is a time of renewal, rest, and refreshing where CPD licensed workers and spouses gather in Whistler, BC. Our time includes sessions together to worship, learn, laugh, share, and gather as a district family. We look forward to seeing you there!

Where: The Westin Resort & Spa (Whistler 4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC V8E 1J3)

When: November 2-5, 2026

Registration will open in the summer.