ROOTED – MCA Women’s Conference 2026

Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. ~ Ephesians 3:17 (NLT)

The Apostle Paul prayed that when we know Jesus as Lord and Saviour we would be strengthened with the power of the Holy Spirit, that our hearts would be full of faith, and we would understand the greatness of God’s love.

This happens when we are rooted and established in His love, when we grow and cling to the love of Christ. This weekend conference will encourage you to tend to the roots of your faith in Jesus and provide a space and opportunity for you to speak to and hear from God.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Payments can be made by debit or cash in the Main Office on Sunday mornings or Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Conference fee includes:

  • A notebook
  • Refreshments
  • Lunch (on Saturday)

Childcare is available for children up to 10 years old.  The cost for childcare is $10/child.  Please indicate your need for childcare when you register.

 This year’s speaker: Rev. Dr. Yajaira Gomez

Pastor Yajaira is a dynamic multilingual speaker (EN/ES/FR), who does not just teach the Word—she lives it out loud. Pioneering as a Global Worker, she travels to speak and inspire believers, taking her heartbeat for the Kingdom from the classrooms of Canada to the Caribbean Mission Project and into the villages of the Congo. As the founder of Lifegiving Ministries, she is a passionate mobilizer who leads mission teams to come alongside and partner with the global Church.

With advanced degrees from McMaster University (M.Div) and Tyndale Seminary (D.Min), she combines deep theological knowledge with real-world experience to her work. Pastor, Yajaira brings a word that is timely, Spirit-led, and relevant for every generation. Her mission is to inspire people to move from comfort to calling and turn faith into action! When she is not traveling the globe, she is living her best life in Ontario with her husband and children, while serving at Central Community Church in Niagara.

This year’s breakout sessions (Saturday only):

  • Tending to the roots of loss & grief- Led by our Griefshare Team
  • Rooted in prayer & deliverance-Led by Pastor Bernice & the deliverance team
  • Cultivating godly relationships- Led by Pastor Alicia
  • Cultivating your mental health- Led by Shanique Victoria Edwards BSc, MDiv, RP

Shanique Victoria Edwards is an award-winning Psychotherapist, nationally recognized Speaker, and Mental Health Strategist. In 2026, she was recognized by the Reach Out Together Foundation as one of Canada’s Top 25 Mental Health Leaders for her leadership and contributions to advancing mental health and well-being across communities and systems. With a strong background in knowledge translation, neuroscience, and clinical counselling, Shanique is known for transforming complex concepts into practical, culturally grounded approaches that advance healing, equity, representation, and systemic change.

This year’s worship:

Led by Selah award winner and MCA Creative Arts Director Nicole Sinclair Anderson & the MCA worship team

This year’s schedule:

Friday, September 11

6:15       Registration & refreshments- Collect your name tag, notebook, and grab a snack

7:00       Welcome & worship

8:00       Main Speaker: Session # 1”Uprooted”

9:00       Closing

Saturday, September 12

8:30       Registration & refreshments-Enjoy coffee, tea, and a muffin

9:00       Welcome & worship

10:15    Main Speaker: Session # 2 ”Rooted in Grace”

11:00    Break out sessions

12:00    Lunch

1:00       Break out sessions

2:00       Break & refreshments

2:10       Worship

2:30       Main Speaker: Session # 3 ”Rooted and Sent”

4:00       Closing

 

Please contact Pastor Alicia at alafleur@mcassembly.com for details.

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