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YA Retreat
This is an annual Young Adult Retreat for Post-Secondary Students, Young Professionals, and basically anyone between the ages of 18-30 (you must be 18 on or before February 20, 2026). This is an intentional weekend away to grow your friendships, community and to grow in your faith. The weekend includes worship gatherings with speaking, along with perspectives of life and faith experience. There will be times of adventure and times to relax. It is a weekend that we look forward to every year! We'd love for you to join us
Special Guests
SPEAKER: JOËL ST JOHN
Joël St. John serves as the Bowmanville Site Pastor at Sanctus Church (Durham Region, Ontario). He is currently pursuing graduate studies at McMaster Divinity College, deepening his theological formation to equip the next generation for faithful discipleship.
Before pastoral ministry, Joël spent over a decade as an award-winning music producer. His work has reached millions of listeners worldwide, and he continues to use creative platforms to proclaim the gospel.
Known for culturally aware, contemplative, and honest preaching, Joël draws from Scripture, the wisdom of the early church, and the realities of everyday life.
Joël and his wife, Elizabeth, were married on March 25, 2021. They live in Bowmanville with their son, Christibueze.
WORSHIP LEADER: ANI OJIAMBO
Ani has loved music from a young age, growing up singing alongside her siblings. What began as a passion has grown into something she deeply loves and enjoys. Today, worship is more than just singing for her - it is an expression of her love, devotion, and affection for her Heavenly Father.
She is grateful to serve through music, creating space for others to encounter God’s presence. Ani is married to her husband, Khamadi (Jj), and together they are blessed with two children who continue to inspire and ground her in faith and gratitude.
