ACF Ontario Winter Retreat
Will You Go Deeper?
You're invited to this year's ACF Ontario Winter Retreat. It's going to be a fun and Spirit-filled weekend as we discover how we can go deeper in our journeys with God. The retreat will start with getting acquainted with our guest speaker, Pastor Toakase Vunileva, and other students across Ontario. Then the fun continues throughout the weekend, with socials, games, workshops, and outdoor activities. We'll spend time with God and each other as we fellowship, network and grow together. Our hope is that you'll leave this retreat feeling refreshed and with on how God calls us to go deeper in our faith, relationships, and communities.
WEEKEND PRESENTERS
Pastor Toakase Vunileva
Weekend Keynote Speaker
Ranela Kaligithi
Mental Health Workshop
Pastor Stephen Eric
Morning Devotionals
TRANSPORTATION DETAILS
Southern Ontario
Departure - Feb 17, 2023
From Windsor Only
10:00am - Depart Windsor SDA Church with Pastor Alex
12:00pm - Arrival at Western University, Delaware Hall
Departure - Feb 17, 2023
2:00pm - Western University, Delaware Hall
3:20pm - Kitchener-Waterloo SDA Church
4:30pm - McMaster University Student Centre
7:30pm - Arrival at InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
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Return - Feb 20, 2023
1pm - Depart InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
4pm - McMaster University Student Centre
5pm - Kitchener-Waterloo SDA Church
6:15pm - Western University, Delaware Hall. Windsor Students meet Pastor Alex.
8:15pm - Arrive at Windsor SDA Church with Pastor Alex
GTA-Oshawa
Departure - Feb 17, 2023
2:30pm - Mississauga SDA Church
3:10pm - U of T St. George, Hart House
3:45pm - York University, Vanier College
4:30pm - Ontario Conference of the SDA Church Headquarters
5:15pm - Peterborough SDA Church
7:30pm - Arrival at InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
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Return - Feb 20, 2023
1pm - Depart InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
3:15pm - Peterborough SDA Church
4:00pm - Ontario Conference of the SDA Church Headquarters
4:45pm - York University, Vanier College
5:15pm - U of T St. George, Hart House
5:45pm - Mississauga SDA Church
Northern Ontario
Departure - Feb 17, 2023
From Thunder Bay Only
11:00am - Fly out from Thunder Bay International Airport
1:00pm - Arrive at Pearson International Airport
1:15pm - Uber to York University Vanier College
1:30pm - Follow GTA-Oshawa Schedule after York University
Departure - Feb 17, 2023
From Sudbury Only
2:00pm - Depart from Sudbury SDA Church
5:00pm - Break
7:30pm - Arrival at InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
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Return - Feb 17, 2023
To Thunder Bay Only
1pm - Depart InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake. Follow GTA-Oshawa Schedule until U of T St. George, Hart House
4:20pm - Uber to Billy Bishop Airport
7:00pm - Fly out from Billy Bishop Airport
9:00pm - Arrive at Thunder Bay International Airport
Return - Feb 17, 2023
To Sudbury Only
1pm - Depart InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake.
4:00pm - Break
6:30pm - Arrival at Sudbury SDA Church
Ottawa/Kingston
Departure - Feb 17, 2023
From Ottawa Only
5:00pm - uOttawa, Learning Crossroads (CRX)
5:20pm - Carleton University, Azrieli Pavilion on Library Rd
5:40pm - Ottawa SDA (Benjamin) Church
7:30pm - Arrival at InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
Departure - Feb 17, 2023
From Kingston Only
6:00pm - Depart from Kingston SDA Church
7:30pm - Arrival at InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake
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Return - Feb 17, 2023
To Ottawa Only
1pm - Depart InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake.
2:30pm - Ottawa SDA (Benjamin) Church
2:50pm - Carleton University, Azrieli Pavilion on Library Rd
3:15pm - uOttawa, Learning Crossroads (CRX)
Return - Feb 17, 2023
To Kingston Only
1pm - Depart InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake.
2:15pm - Arrival at Kingston SDA Church
MANDATORY FORMS TO BE COMPLETED
Medical Form - Winter Retreat 2023.pdfMedical/Risk Liability Form
All Attendees must fill out this form and email it back to us at acfontario@gmail.com
Packing List
Our suggested packing list keeps you warm!
Release Form - Winter Retreat 2023.pdfPermission Form
All Attendees under the age of 18 must fill out this form and email it back to us at acfontario@gmail.com
Every year, students from around Ontario gather for a four-day weekend retreat where students are rejuvenated in their spiritual walk, and build lifelong friendships while building up the ACF network. This retreat has been occurring for over 20 years! The weekend features a student-led service of dynamic preaching, powerful testimonies and uplifting praise & worship. Meals are deliciously prepared onsite while there are also workshops and free activity times. By the end of their retreat, students are not only closer to Christ, but they leave the retreat with a renewed commitment to serving God with everything they have on their public campuses. Our mission of building, engaging and empowering chapters on campus are attained realized through this annual retreat.
Past Themes:
2023: Deeper
2022: Comeback: Growth | Purpose | Celebration
2021: Reboot: Thriving In God's Presence
2020: Does Jesus Cares: Empowering Students to Trust in God
2019: Discipleship Defined: Empowering Students for Service
2018: Jesus, A Man for All "Seasons"
2017: Make The World Great Again
2016: Learning to Enjoy the Presence of God
2015: Jesus #IsAllWeNeed
2014: Campus Faith