Join us on October 18, 2025

Take a break from the busyness of life and come for an incredible one-day gathering rooted in Scripture, identity and calling.

Heartland Church

1100 Canadian Pl

Mississauga, ON

Conference Schedule

8:30 AM – Check-In + Coffee Connections

9:00 AM – Opening Worship + Welcome

9:30 AM – Main Session #1 – Truth That Grounds Us: Scripture in a Shifting World

10:30 AM – Break

10:50 AM – Breakout Sessions I – Choose One

  1. True Identity – Knowing Who You Are In Christ: From cultural pressure to Biblical belovedness (Ps. Alex Groeneweg)

  2. Truth in the Biblical Story: What We Believe Shapes How We Live — Lifting the fog around doctrine and everyday life (Dr. Jen Gilbertson)

  3. Every Word True – Scripture Memorization as Formation: A creative and accessible approach to hiding God's Word in your heart (Kim Hutchinson)

  4. True or False? Are women leaving the church because they’ve given up or because the church has lost its imagination? (Cathie Ostapchuk)

11:45 AM – Main Session Panel – Women Who Lead in Truth –What does it mean to be a truth-teller, truth-holder, and truth-liver in today’s world?

12:30 PM – Lunch

1:30 PM – Main Session #2 – Living from the Core: Truth That Transforms Identity & Influence

2:30 PM – Break

2:45 PM – Breakout Sessions II – Choose One

  1. Theological Truth: Pink Gift for Blue Rooms and the Whole Church - Lifting the fog around what we believe about women who lead (Dr. Pam MacRae)

  2. Truth & Reconciliation: Being first reconciled to God and self, how to then recognize barriers to reconciliation and how to find pathways through those barriers. Includes teaching and stories around reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. (Kaitlyn Cey and Teena Nelson)

  3. Practicing Truth – Rhythms for a Grounded Life: Integrating truth into body, spirit and soul (Bianca Schaefer)

  4. The Next Voice – Emerging Leaders in a Changing Church: A generational breakout for Gen Z and Millennial women, and those who work with them (Kayla Smith)

3:40 PM – Main Session #3 – Whatever Is True: A Call to Live in the Light

4:15 PM – Commissioning + Worship Send-Off

4:30 PM – Dismissal

Looking to Volunteer?

FAQs

Did you know we’re also hosting a TRUE Women Leaders Forum on October 17?

  • Early Bird: $90, until September 18th

    Reg: $110 until October 17th

    At the door: $130 on October 18th

    Students: $75

    Group Tickets: 5 or more: 10% off (use promo code GROUP10)

  • Lunch is available for $12 and includes sandwiches, veggies, fruit, water and snacks. You can also bring your own lunch.

  • This is a day to hit pause on the world around you and let your heart and soul reflect on God and His word. Our desire is for you to leave this weekend refreshed and renewed - transformed by His Word. Get ready for passionate worship as this sets the stage for us to encounter the presence of God. Get ready to laugh and get ready for fun!

  • Bring your Bible, a notebook, a pen, and a friend! We'll supply the fun, powerful teaching, and worship.

  • We offer general seating at our Whatever Is True Conference. Early arrival is strongly encouraged for the best seating! Doors open at 8:30am.

  • There is nothing that would make our team happier than a grandmother, mother, and daughter all experiencing God at the same time. The Whatever Is True Conference is designed for middle school-aged girls and up. GenX/Z: we have a breakout session specifically designed for you!

  • Parking is available at Heartland Church and is free.

  • Childcare is not available for the Whatever Is True Conference. We encourage you to make prior arrangements for the event. However, nursing infants are welcome. A mother's room is available and out of respect for other attendees we ask that you exit the main auditorium to soothe your child should your infant cry.

  • For the best experience possible for you, your infant, and other guests, we recommend you make prior arrangements and plan for childcare. However, nursing infants are welcome. A mother's room is available and out of respect for other attendees we ask that you exit the main auditorium to soothe your child should your infant cry.

  • Yes! Volunteers play a vital role in making this event meaningful, and we couldn’t do it without you. If you’re passionate about building community and want to be part of what God is doing through Whatever Is True, we’d love for you to join us!

    As a volunteer, you’ll enjoy:

    • Free access to Whatever Is True

    • Complimentary lunch and snacks

    • A special thank you gift from Gather Women

    The joy of connecting with other women as you help create a welcoming experience

    As a volunteer, you might help with event registration and welcoming guests, set-up and tear-down, serving lunch or coffee, assisting guest speakers and vendors, or offer general support and hospitality to our attendees.

    Click here to become a volunteer.

    • Free access to Whatever Is True

    • Complimentary lunch and snacks

    • A special thank you gift from Gather Women

    • The joy of connecting with other women as you help create a welcoming experience

    Click here to become a volunteer.

  • Interested in sponsoring a woman to attend Whatever is True? Email us at hello@gatherwomen.com

  • You can contact us via our contact form or email hello@gatherwomen.com

Thank you to our amazing sponsors!