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Earth Summit 2026: Coming to the Nation’s Capital

February 18, 2026 | Mansfield Edwards | Ontario Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Across the world, people are asking important questions about the future of our planet, its climate, its resources, and the legacy we will leave for the next generation. For us as Christians, it is not merely a scientific or political conversation; it is deeply spiritual. These questions have implications for our understanding of God, creation, and our sacred responsibility as stewards of the earth.

This understanding is central to the upcoming Earth Summit hosted by the Ontario Conference at the Ottawa Convention Centre on April 26, 2026, at 10:00 am. This will be a gathering to bring together faith, stewardship, and hope, centred on the understanding that God is Creator and that His creation matters.

To make this gathering both meaningful and impactful, distinguished professors and professionals from Loma Linda University, Andrews University, Montemorelos University, Northern Caribbean University, Advent Health, Carleton University, Burman University, Oakwood University, and other respected institutions will deliver impressive presentations affirming God as Creator.

The Earth Summit will explore the vital connection between belief and responsibility. It will challenge and encourage attendees to care for God’s earth, honouring Him through faithful stewardship. This community engagement opportunity will focus on making a local impact. Many civic representatives have already confirmed their attendance.

The upcoming Earth Summit is an open invitation to all churches and communities to come together to participate, deepen their understanding, celebrate the beauty of creation, and embrace our responsibility to care for it.

We encourage every church to plan to attend. Some will charter buses to attend this important event, while others will be organising convoys from across the Ontario and Quebec Conferences. Together, we will gather in our nation’s capital to affirm our faith in the Creator and our commitment to His creation.

Dr. Mansfield Edwards
Earth Summit Coordinator
Vice President for Evangelism, Ontario Conference