Our History
Inspired by WOV International, our sisters in the US who have been gathering each labour day since 2004.
Seven women from Canada attended a retreat in Michigan, USA in 2007 and were stirred to
bring this fellowship to Canada. WOV Canada, then started its journey started in 2008, in Ontario.
1st Retreat was held in Peterborough, Ontario in 2008.
Theme - Strengthening Our Faith (Ephesians 3:16- 19).
2nd Retreat was held in Calgary, Alberta in 2009.
Theme - The Essence of a Woman (Luke 10: 38-42)
3rd Retreat was held in Yellowknife, North Territories in 2010.
Theme - If it was not for the LORD, where would we be! (Proverbs 16:9)
4th Retreat was held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 2011.
Theme - Ordinary Women with An Extra-Ordinary God (Ephesians 2: 10)
5th Retreat was held in Peterborough, Ontario in 2012.
Theme - GOD, The Covenant and Promise Keeper (Deuteronomy 7:9)
6th Retreat was held in Peterbourough, Ontario in 2013.
Theme - OBEDIENCE – Our Key to Spiritual Growth (Psalm 1: 1-3)
7th Retreat was held in Huntsville, Ontario in 2014.
Theme - Walking in The Spirit: Unleash the DIVINE power within (2 Peter 1:3 and Eph 6:10)
8th Retreat was held in Caroline, Alberta in 2015.
Theme - A Call to Prayer: acknowledging God’s love and sovereignty (Esther 4:14)
9th Retreat was held in Martensville, Saskatchewan in 2016.
Theme - Woman of Faith - Pressed, but not crushed, burdened yet rejoicing (Habakkuk 3:17-18)
10th Retreat was held in Peterborough, Ontario in 2017.
Theme – Celebrating God’s faithfulness (Col 2:5-7 and Ps 95:2)
11th Retreat was held in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 2018.
Theme - Working in the power of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30)
12th Retreat was held in Edmonton, Alberta in 2019.
Theme – Positioned for Greatness (Phil 4:6-7)
13th Retreat was a virtual meeting hosted by Ontario in 2020.
Theme – Together in one accord we grow (Eph 4:13)
14th Retreat was a virtual meeting hosted by Ontario in 2021
Theme – Living with a purpose (Phil 2:12-13)
15th Retreat was held in Abbottsford, British Columbia in 2022.
Theme – Stay in your lane – focus on your purpose (Prov 4:26-28)
16th Retreat was held in Niagara Falls, Ontario in 2023.
Theme – Arise and Shine (Isaiah 60:1-2)
17th retreat was held in Winnipeg, MB May 17-19, 2024.
Theme - Open the gates - The King is Coming
18th retreat was held in Nova Scotia, Malagash Bible Camp May 17-19, 2025.
Theme -Endurance Strength through Every Storm (Romans 5: 3-5)
19th retreat will be in Saskatoon, SK May 17-19, 2026.
Theme - Find Joy in God in the Wilderness (Habakkuk 3: 17-18)