On January 27, 1979, a group of 35 Seventh-day Adventists formed a company at Yorkgate Community Centre. They were drawn from the Willowdale, Perth, Toronto West and Kingsview Village Seventh-day Adventist Churches. These faith-filled believers called themselves the Downsview Seventh-day Adventist Church and started their spiritual journey.
We were led by many pastors and met at various places of worship.
Lead Pastors
- Ps. Wallin O’Connor
- Ps. Travis Afflick
- Dr. Andrew King
- Ps. Ledford Morris
- Dr. Ken Campbell
- Ps. Frankie Lazurus
- Ps. Eustace Henry
- Dr. Steve Cassimy
- Ps. Cyril Newman
- Ps. Bob Sparenberg
Associate and Assistant Pastors
- Ps. Michelle Clarke
- Ps. Samuel Sinnanainar
- Ps. Sean Folkes
- Ps. Leonard Northe
- Dr. Ida Smith
- Ps. Garth Dottin
- Ps. David Thompson
- Ps. Prem Nathan
Throughout our history, God has faithfully led this congregation. The arrival of Pastor Ken Campbell in 1994 marked a pivotal moment, as he partnered with the flock to secure a permanent home. By 1996, Downsview Church had relocated to 37 Bakersfield, distinguishing itself as a pioneer in modern tent evangelism within Ontario.
Building on this foundation, the church undertook the significant project of constructing a new facility on the Bakersfield site. Through years of dedicated planning and financial stewardship, this ambitious goal was successfully accomplished. To God be the glory.
Founding Members
Members from Willowdale Church
- Sis. Florence Agrippa
- Sis. Phyllis Akers
- Bro. Stephen Akers
- Sis. Judith Allen
- Sis. Michelle Allen
- Sis. Phylis Allen
- Sis. Addis Anderson
- Sis. Marion Bainbridge
- Bro. Kevin Bainbridge
- Bro. John Bainbridge
- Bro. Robert Bainbridge
- Sis. Beverly Bonner
- Bro. Horace Bonner
- Bro. & Sis. Nigel Buxton
- Sis. Barbara Chambers
- Sis. Y. Ennis
- Bro. Granville Farr
- Sis. Eva Francis
- Sis. Maxine Francis
- Sis. Jacinth Guthrie
- Bro. & Sis. Hawkins
- Sis. Felicia Leacock
- Sis. Millicent Lindsay
- Bro. & Sis. Lue
- Bro. & Sis. M. Manzer
- Pastor L. Milliken
- Bro. Lance Mitchell
- Bro. Danny Molorino
- Sis. Helen Morgan
- Sis. J. Noel
- Sis. Esmie Riley
- Sis. Deslyn Stephens
- Sis. Inez Williams
- Sis. Alfeda Allen
- Sis. Dotrice Ashley
- Bro. George Ashley
- Sis. Zerfry Ashley
- Bro. & Sis. Gllimore
- Sis. Monica Dennie
- Sis. Audrey Dennie
- Bro. & Sis. Leslie Bridgett
- Bro. Anthony Bridgett
- Sis. Gladys Gayle
- Bro. Marvin Loney
- Bro. & Sis. Trevor Shaw
Timeline

In the early days
a small group of worshippers met at the Yorkwoods Gate Community Centre.
Services were conducted by
Pastor L. Milliken

Our first pastor, Pastor Bob Sparenberg, arrived in May 1979

Shortly after Pastor Sparenberg arrived, our place of worship shifted to Westview Centennial Secondary School

Our next stop was C.W. Jeffries Secondary School.

Pastor Cyril Newman became Downsview’s new pastor

Pastor Haskell Edwards became our new pastor in January 1985

Beverley Hills United Church on Mayall Avenue was another stop along our journey





After years of moving from place to place we purchased our own property at 37 Bakersfield. There were many renovations to be done, but we came together to renovate the building into a beautiful sanctuary.

As a church we decided to step out in faith and build an edifice to the glory of God. Our church was built on the property that we already owned. 37 Bakersfield St became to the home of two church buildings.










