West Toronto Church of God Welcomes Distinguished Guests

North York, Ontario — Jamaica’s Consul General to Toronto, Kurt Davis, was among the distinguished attendees at the 54th Annual Easter Convention held at West Toronto Church of God in North York. The convention culminated on Easter Sunday. He joined a packed congregation which wrapped up a three-day celebration of faith, fellowship, and community support.

Distinguished Guests

Joining Lead & District Pastor Rev. Wayne Vernon & First Lady Yvonne Vernon were Director of Hispanic Ministries for the Church of God Dr. Carlos Moran and wife Persida. Lead Pastor of Kanisha Fellowship Halsey Peat was also present, as well as TD Bank representatives Carol Henry and Benjamin Vo. These individuals were recognized for their contribution to the church’s community outreach efforts.

In his remarks, Consul General Davis expressed sincere thanks to the church and its members. He thanked them for supporting Jamaica, especially after Hurricane Melissa. He emphasized that the assistance provided to affected communities and local churches has had a meaningful and lasting impact.

“The support has made a significant difference in the lives of our Jamaican brothers and sisters,” Davis said, underscoring the importance of Diaspora engagement in times of crisis.

Also at the convention was Rev. Yonique Buchanan. She serves at the Sherwood Content New Testament Church of God. The church is in Trelawny, Jamaica. She joined other clergy and worshippers at the spiritual gathering.

Easter Convention

The yearly Easter Convention is still an important place to build stronger connections. It helps immigrant communities in Canada stay connected with their home countries. It also reinforces messages of resilience, unity, and hope.

The service began with a procession of nations, as proud worshippers carried flags from their homelands. These included the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, the United Kingdom, and Africa.