The calendar of events below covers Halton Alive events/programs as well as other major pro-life events that are not run by Halton Alive but may be of interest.
Inspire Hope: Boxes of Hope Campaign
Inspire Hope is a campaign that brings hope & encouragement to the elderly in our community through simple acts of love & care.
This November you can be part of touching the lives of specific elderly people in our community who are particularly vulnerable to loneliness and depression because they do not have visitors. Sign-up to make a Box of Hope as a gift to one of these individuals and take some time to visit with them.
Healing Retreat: Project Anna and Simeon
Have you lost someone you love to euthanasia?
Join us for a healing retreat, Project Anna and Simeon, which includes supper followed by a pastoral talk on grieving by Fr Lui Santi, an opportunity for sharing and memorial service. The first of its kind in Canada, this event will be on Wednesday November 20th, 2024, and will begin at 4:30 p.m.
Please register in advance to assist@stmarysrefuge.org or call us at 519-439-6445.
Please share this event and its details widely with your contacts and friends.
Youth Retreat
This event is run by Choose Life Niagara.
All high school students are invited to join us for our annual overnight Youth Retreat at the Circle Square Ranch in Brantford!
The retreat consists of educational sessions that will equip youth to stand for life against abortion and fun ranch activities, including horseback riding, archery, rock climbing and more.
Horseback riding is available on a first come, first serve basis for the first 60 registrants (trail riding for the first 20 and corral riding for the next 40). Anyone registering after that can participate in all other activities except horseback riding. Registration will be capped at 75 participants.
The cost is $60, which includes bus transportation, snacks, meals on Saturday, overnight accommodation, education sessions and ranch activities.
Buses will depart from the Vineland Carpool Lot at 5:45 pm on Friday, Nov. 22 and will return around 9:00 pm on Saturday, Nov. 23.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Palliative Care: The Better Choice
Speaking from a medical and bioethics perspective, Dr. Paul Zeni and Bob Parke discuss the many strengths of palliative care including opportunity for legacy, individualized support, and grief counseling. Dr. Zeni contrasts the broad scope of palliative care potential against the real side of MAiD - what MAiD doesn’t provide. Parke highlights the importance of advance care planning as the gift you give yourself, your loved ones, and the healthcare team.
Life Talks Conference 2025
Life Talks is an information packed conference aimed at educating our community to learn more about life issues and become better advocates in their daily lives, equipped with the right knowledge and attitude to make a difference.
Plan to attend and invite a friend.
Get your church involved - ask us about promocodes for large groups.
March for Life Ottawa
The March for Life is an annual pro-life protest for human rights on Parliament Hill, Ottawa. Many countries host a March for Life at different times throughout the year. It is a chance to gather en masse to signal to the government that Canadians care about the life issue and don’t agree with death as a solution in our country.
CATCH A BUS RIDE! If you are interested in going to Ottawa for the day contact our friends at Hamilton Right to Life about joining their bus.
There is also a bus for YOUTH!
This event is coordinated by Campaign Life Coalition - see www.marchforlife.ca
Toronto March for Life
The Toronto March for Life is a local March the Saturday after the National March in Ottawa. This event provides an opportunity for pro-lifers to gather in the largest city in the country and stand united with the pro-life movement against the injustice of abortion. This is especially great for families and groups who are unable to make the trip to Ottawa.
This year, there are also workshops available following the march. Visit www.torontomarchforlife.ca for full details and to register.
This event is coordinated by WeNeedALaw, CCBR and Toronto Right to Life
Walk for Life
Join the Halton Alive community in this commemorative and fundraising event. With each step, we recognize the 100,000 unborn lives lost to abortion every year in Canada and reaffirm our commitment to supporting women in unplanned pregnancies to know they are not alone.
The Walk for Life is an opportunity to gather as a community, be a voice for the most vulnerable and collectively raise funds to support the work of Halton Alive.
Gala & Silent Auction 2025
Join the Halton Alive community for a night filled with delicious food, community networking, entertainment, and support for the pro-life cause!
Featuring a silent auction, 4 course meal, raffle, and testimonies of the great work happening in your community for life!
Doors open at 6pm
Be sure to get your tickets early to save!
'How We Got Here' Book Tour
How We Got Here is a cultural map of post-Christian society – a “You Are Here” marker amidst the chaos that has been unleashed all around us.
At this event, Jonathon Van Maren will walk you through this cultural map, sharing and explaining the course that our society has taken over the last hundred years, where we are currently at, and a look into our future.
Bring along your questions about the current state of our culture, as there will be Q & A at the close of Jonathon’s talk.
Medical Assistance in Dying: An Evil That's Going to Get Worse
St John the Compassionate Mission and St Mary’s Refuge cordially invite you to this important event which includes an expert speaker, talk, dinner, and social. Dr John Berkman, PhD, Professor of Moral Theology, will speak on MAiD in Canada: An Evil that’s Going to Get Worse on Wednesday November 6th, 2024.
Please register in advance, by calling the mission at 416-466-1357
50th Anniversary Gala & Silent Auction 2024
Join the Halton Alive community for a night filled with delicious food, community networking, entertainment, and support for the pro-life cause!
This is our Special 50th Anniversary Gala! Join us in celebrating 50 years of pro-life education and ministry as we in turn honour those who built the foundation of Halton Alive and carry the torch to this day.
This year will feature a VIP red carpet meet & greet with former founders, staff and board at 5:30pm. Followed by general entry at 6:30pm.
Be sure to get your tickets early to save!
Life Chain
Life Chain is a public, prayerful, peaceful witness against legalized abortion on the first Sunday of October. It began in Yuba, California in 1987 and was brought to Canada in 1990 by Campaign Life Coalition who continues to lead this initiative.
Attending Life Chain is a great follow-up action point to Respect Life Sunday. It can be an effective, challenging way to take that step toward taking a stand for life. Simply show up to participate.
Halton Locations:
BURLINGTON Fairview St at Maple Ave 2:30-3:30 pm
OAKVILLE Trafalgar Rd at Hwy 5 (Dundas St E) 2:30-3:30 pm
MILTON Main St. & Ontario St. 2:30-3:30pm
GEORGETOWN Guelph St. & Sinclair 2:00-3:00pm
For more locations visit: Campaign Life Coalition
Respect Life Sunday
October is a month dedicated to respecting and promoting the value of human life. In an effort to support churches in connecting with their congregation, Halton Alive provides custom resource to help draw attention to life issues and how individuals can learn more or get involved.
40 Days for Life
40 Days for Life runs from September 25 - November 03
40 Days for Life is a focused, ongoing prayer vigil for 40 days outside an abortion facilities and hospitals across the US and Canada. It is a peaceful, prayerful presence to remind people that abortions are happening everyday.
In Canada, many abortions are performed in hospitals and so 40DFL vigils are often outside hospitals. Canada also has a bubble zone law which prohibits any pro-life messaging within 150 ft of any facility that provides abortions. 40DFL vigils now happen just outside that bubble.
This event is volunteer led through the organization, 40 Days for Life.
Learn more about 40 Days for Life in Oakville
Life Talks Seminar in Burlington
Join St. Gabriel Parish for a Life Talks Seminar on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) featuring presenter, Blaise Alleyne
Join us for an interactive, video presentation followed by group discussion to learn more about euthanasia in Canada and how we can respond in our community.
RSVP: stgabriellifeteam@gmail.com
FREE ADMISSION
Annual General Meeting 2024
Join us for our annual meeting of the membership to review the activities and finances of Halton Alive for the past year. This is a great opportunity to hear about the work we are doing and capture the vision for the future.
This meeting is required as a registered charity and only members in good standing have the right to vote.
Guests are welcome to attend but may not vote.
This meeting is held via ZOOM only. Registration required.
Life Team Retreat
This event is for Life Team members only. If you are interested in joining or starting a Life Team visit our Life Team page to learn more and get plugged in. Let us know before June 29th so you can meet everyone and participate in the retreat!
Life Talks Seminar in Burlington
The StG Life Team is hosting a Life Talks Seminar on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) featuring presenter, Blaise Alleyne
Join us for an interactive, video presentation followed by group discussion to learn more about euthanasia in Canada and how we can respond in our community.
RSVP: None required
FREE ADMISSION
Light refreshments provided.
Walk for Life
Join the Halton Alive community in this commemorative and fundraising event. With each step, we recognize the 100,000 unborn lives lost to abortion every year in Canada and reaffirm our commitment to supporting women in unplanned pregnancies to know they are not alone.
The Walk for Life is an opportunity to gather as a community, be a voice for the most vulnerable and collectively raise funds to support the work of Halton Alive.
Toronto March for Life
The Toronto March for Life is a local March the Saturday after the National March in Ottawa. This event provides an opportunity for pro-lifers to gather in the largest city in the country and stand united with the pro-life movement against the injustice of abortion. This is especially great for families and groups who are unable to make the trip to Ottawa.
This year, there are also workshops available following the march. Visit www.torontomarchforlife.ca for full details and to register.
This event is coordinated by WeNeedALaw, CCBR and Toronto Right to Life
March for Life Ottawa
The March for Life is an annual pro-life protest for human rights on Parliament Hill, Ottawa. Many countries host a March for Life at different times throughout the year. It is a chance to gather en masse to signal to the government that Canadians care about the life issue and don’t agree with death as a solution in our country.
CATCH A BUS RIDE! If you are interested in going to Ottawa for the day contact our friends at Hamilton Right to Life about joining their bus.
There is also a bus for YOUTH!
This event is coordinated by Campaign Life Coalition - see www.marchforlife.ca
Life Talks Seminar in Burlington
Join St. Paul the Apostle after Saturday morning mass for a Life Talks Seminar on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) featuring presenter, Blaise Alleyne
Enjoy an interactive, video presentation followed by group discussion to learn more about euthanasia in Canada and how we can respond in our community.
RSVP: None required
FREE ADMISSION
Life Talks Seminar in Milton
Join St. Benedict Parish for a Life Talks Seminar on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) featuring presenter, Blaise Alleyne
Enjoy an interactive, video presentation followed by group discussion to learn more about euthanasia in Canada and how we can respond in our community.
RSVP: miltonlifeteam@gmail.com
FREE ADMISSION | LIGHT REFRESHMENTS SERVED
Seminar in Hamilton
Join St. Ann’s Parish for a live talk with Blaise Alleyne.
Learn about the recent extension of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) legislation, the Catholic Church’s view on MAiD and how Catholics can respond.
Q&A and refreshments to follow talk.
FREE ADMISSION | FREE WILL DONATION AT DOOR
Life Talks Conference 2024
Life Talks is an information packed conference aimed at educating our community to learn more about life issues and become better advocates in their daily lives, equipped with the right knowledge and attitude to make a difference.
40 Days for Life Mass
40 Days for Life runs from February 14 - March 24
Join Bishop Crosby in celebrating Mass to celebrate another season of honouring the lives of the unborn and praying to end abortion.
Refreshments to follow.
40 Days for Life is a focused, ongoing prayer vigil for 40 days outside an abortion facilities and hospitals across the US and Canada. It is a peaceful, prayerful presence to remind people that abortions are happening everyday.
In Canada, many abortions are performed in hospitals and so 40DFL vigils are often outside hospitals. Canada also has a bubble zone law which prohibits any pro-life messaging within 150 ft of any facility that provides abortions. 40DFL vigils now happen just outside that bubble.
This event is volunteer led through the organization, 40 Days for Life.
Learn more about 40 Days for Life in Oakville
Grief Retreat: Project Anna & Simeon
Project Anna & Simeon
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one through Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)?
A retreat day for hospitality, support, reflection, and sharing for those who are hurting from losing a loved one through MAiD.
Meals provided.
Registration deadline: Monday February 26
Information & registration: email outreach@stmarysrefuge.org
This event is not run or hosted by Halton Alive but hosted by our friends at Compassionate Community Care.
Film Screening: ROE Canada
ROE Canada: The True North in a Post-Roe World follows two Canadian women working intently towards a similar triumph in their country.
Josie (former student intern at Halton Alive) and Ruth are intrepid young pro-life activists who are actively investigating how the landmark decision in their neighbouring nation could help or hinder efforts to end abortion in Canada, the only democratic country in the world with zero legal protection for the preborn.
REGISTER TO ATTEND FOR FREE*
*We will take a free will collection to help cover the cost of screening this film and support the creation of more films like this by DUNN MEDIA.
Watch the trailer.
Life Talks Seminar in Burlington
Join Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for a Life Talks Seminar on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) featuring presenter, Blaise Alleyne
Enjoy an interactive, video presentation followed by group discussion to learn more about euthanasia in Canada and how we can respond in our community.
RSVP: www.poplc.ca/maid by January 27
Tentative Schedule
10:00 AM – Hymn Sing and Matins
10:40 AM – Video Presentation
11:30 AM – Topic Discussion
12:00 PM – Soup and Sandwich Lunch
FREE ADMISSION
Life Talks Seminar in Georgetown
Join Holy Cross Parish for a Life Talks Seminar on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) featuring presenter, Blaise Alleyne
Enjoy an interactive, video presentation followed by group discussion to learn more about euthanasia in Canada and how we can respond in our community.
FREE ADMISSION
Inspire Hope Boxes of Hope Campaign Launch
Inspire Hope is a campaign that brings hope & encouragement to the elderly in our community through simple acts of love & care.
This November you can be part of touching the lives of specific elderly people in our community who are particularly vulnerable to loneliness and depression because they do not have visitors. Sign-up to make a Box of Hope as a gift to one of these individuals and take some time to visit with them.
Life Talks Seminar in Burlington
Join St. Raphael’s Parish for a Life Talks Seminar on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) featuring presenter, Blaise Alleyne
Join us for an interactive, video presentation followed by group discussion to learn more about euthanasia in Canada and how we can respond in our community.
RSVP: leonyhettinger@bell.net
FREE ADMISSION
Gala & Silent Auction 2023
Join the Halton Alive community for a night filled with delicious food, community networking, entertainment, and support for the pro-life cause!
Life Talks Seminar in Burlington
Join St. Gabriel Parish for a Life Talks Seminar on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) featuring presenter, Blaise Alleyne
Join us for an interactive, video presentation followed by group discussion to learn more about euthanasia in Canada and how we can respond in our community.
RSVP: stgabriellifeteam@gmail.com
FREE ADMISSION
Life Chain
Life Chain is a public, prayerful, peaceful witness against legalized abortion on the first Sunday of October. It began in Yuba, California in 1987 and was brought to Canada in 1990 by Campaign Life Coalition who continues to lead this initiative.
Attending Life Chain is a great follow-up action point to Respect Life Sunday. It can be an effective, challenging way to take that step toward taking a stand for life. Simply show up to participate.
Halton Locations:
BURLINGTON Fairview St at Maple Ave 2:30-3:30 pm
OAKVILLE Trafalgar Rd at Hwy 5 (Dundas St E) 2:30-3:30 pm
MILTON Main St. & Ontario St. 2:30-3:30pm
For more locations visit: Campaign Life Coalition
Respect Life Sunday
October is a month dedicated to respecting and promoting the value of human life. In an effort to support churches in connecting with their congregation, Halton Alive provides custom resource to help draw attention to life issues and how individuals can learn more or get involved.
40 Days for Life
40 Days for Life runs from September 27 - November 05
40 Days for Life is a focused, ongoing prayer vigil for 40 days outside an abortion facilities and hospitals across the US and Canada. It is a peaceful, prayerful presence to remind people that abortions are happening everyday.
In Canada, many abortions are performed in hospitals and so 40DFL vigils are often outside hospitals. Canada also has a bubble zone law which prohibits any pro-life messaging within 150 ft of any facility that provides abortions. 40DFL vigils now happen just outside that bubble.
This event is volunteer led through the organization, 40 Days for Life.
Learn more about 40 Days for Life in Oakville
Life Talks Seminar in Oakville
Join St. Michael’s Parish for a Life Talks Seminar on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) featuring presenter, Blaise Alleyne
Join us for an interactive, video presentation followed by group discussion to learn more about euthanasia in Canada and how we can respond in our community.
RSVP: cwl.stmichaels@gmail.com
FREE ADMISSION