CELEBRATING 50 YEARS. SHAPING THE NEXT GENERATION.

50 Years of YWAM Dunham
A Jubilee Year

In 2026, YWAM Dunham is celebrating a half-century of ministry. We are marking this milestone through three core initiatives that represent our heartbeat: the Arts, the French-speaking world, and Family.

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01. The Arts Initiative: A Visual Testimony

We believe in expressing God’s faithfulness through creativity. To celebrate this, three artists from our community—Sarah Hall, Ryan Meece, and Devon Wigston—along with friend of the ministry Ashley Hedgepeth, are collaborating on a landmark project.The Mural: A large-scale work of art painted on the back wall of the New Wing.The Impact: Facing the village’s public path, the mural will share our story of hope with the many people who pass by each day.The Vision: A permanent visual testimony of five decades of grace.

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02. French World: The Montreal Jubilee

Mobilizing for the harvest.Our commitment to the French-speaking world remains at the forefront of our mission. This anniversary, we are focusing our efforts on the Montreal Jubilee.Mobilization: Join us for a strategic time of prayer, worship, and evangelism in the heart of the city.Note: Detailed registration and schedule information for the Jubilee is coming soon.

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03. Family: The 50th Anniversary Celebration

October 8–10, Dunham, Quebec. A three-day gathering marking 50 years of YWAM Dunham’s work in training and sending missionaries into the francophone world, the arts, and beyond. Former staff, alumni, and long-term partners will be present. The event begins Thursday at 10:30 a.m. (after breakfast) and concludes Saturday evening.

Location: YWAM Dunham, 165 rue du Collège, Dunham, Quebec, J0E 1M0. Registration is $75 per person and free for children under 12. Meals are $25 per day for ages 12 and over, $15 per day for ages 4–11, and free for ages 0–3. Accommodation details will be announced, with options including camping.