WUMS 2025
Join us on November 22, 2025, at Royal View Church in London, ON for a life-changing gathering of youth and young adults. Be inspired, empowered, and challenged to live for God's Kingdom.
In the evening, “Church’s Got Talent” will showcase powerful gifts for God's glory. If you have a talent, now is your time to shine!
November 22, 2025
218 Clarke Rd., London, ON
About the Event
Wake Up My Soul is a one-day gathering to inspire and encourage youth and young adults to follow Jesus and live boldly for His Kingdom. Through passionate worship, engaging teaching, and meaningful fellowship, this event aims to ignite a deeper faith and equip the next generation to make a difference for Christ.
Theme: Christian Faith in Public Space
This year, we explore what it means to live out our Christian faith beyond church walls—in our schools, social media, workplaces, and everyday lives. As our culture grows more complex, this theme challenges us to confidently live for God in the public square and reflect His love with courage and clarity.
Church's Got Talent
Do you have a gift that could glorify God? Join us for Church’s Got Talent — an exciting evening showcase held during the WUMS 2025 event! This talent show is designed to celebrate and encourage young Christians who are passionate about using their God-given gifts — whether in music, dance, spoken word, visual arts, or beyond. If you’re 25 or under and dreaming of turning your talents into a calling, this is your moment to step forward.
There’s more than just applause — the top three finalists will receive prize money: $500 for 1st, $300 for 2nd, and $200 for 3rd place. To be considered, all applicants must register and submit their materials by November 7, 2025. From all submissions, three standout performers will be chosen to take the stage live during the event, where the final winners will be announced. Whether you're ready to inspire or just starting to explore your potential, this is your chance to shine — for God’s glory.
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Schedule
- 2:00 PM – Event Begins
- 2:15 PM – Worship
- 5:00 PM – Dinner
- 7:00 PM – Church's Got Talent
- 9:00 PM – Conclude
* For dinner, attendees may go out or purchase pizza through WUMS during registration.
Guests
Dr. Rev. Sarah Han
Speaker
Dr. Sarah Han is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and brings practical ministry experience as an ordained minister and theological expertise as an academic. Dr. Han considers herself to be "third culture" Canadian-Korean-Chinese and her formative theology was shaped on the mission field abroad. She has provided leadership in the Canadian immigrant church context for over a decade and has diverse experience in the Canadian public and private sectors. Dr. Han's vocational commitment and theological passion are to critically observe and reflect on how ecclesiology shapes and informs missiology, and her research focuses on an intercultural, intergenerational, missional ecclesiology for Canada.
Marco Ardon
Church's Got Talent Judge
Originally from Valencia, Venezuela, my family and I began a new life in Canada.
In 1996, Freddy Almarza ( Troubadour in Canada now), Luis Miguel ( Bassist in the USA now),and I founded the band and ministry “Xtension Rock & Trova”
Over the years, talented singers like Abi (now in Spain) and @Gabysounds (a singer/songwriter with two albums, now in the USA) joined us, along with other gifted Venezuelan musicians.
Our vision was to blend Latin Rock with real-life stories, Venezuelan history, and spiritual themes—using music to reach those outside traditional church walls. We recorded two albums and performed at universities, rock and tattoo festivals, and opened for major artists like Pablo Milanés, Yordano, and Frank Quintero.
When Venezuela’s revolution began, millions—including my family and fellow musicians—had to leave our homeland. Today, I feel grateful for the chance to make music again and live out my calling in Canada.
Dios los bendiga.
Al Hamilton
Church's Got Talent Judge
Al Hamilton is the co-founder of Open Heaven Ministry, dedicated to taking worship and the Gospel beyond church walls into communities across Canada. With his wife Keri, he has served in ministry for over twenty years, leading worship at major events like CFAN Fire Conferences and Overflow Youth Conventions. A former Professor of Electrical Studies at Fanshawe College, Al also owns Deep Groove Music, providing professional audio, video, and lighting design for churches and events. Living in London, Ontario, with their children Isaiah and Janelle, Al and Keri are passionate about raising a new generation of worshippers who carry God’s presence everywhere.
Kathryn King
Church's Got Talent Judge
Kathryn King (formerly Marquis) is a GMA-nominated singer/songwriter and recording artist, mentor, speaker, and passionate worship leader. She has pastored musicians for 15 years, and for 9 years led The Response Initiative, a grass-roots city-wide monthly worship gathering in London, ON. With roots in music theatre, 6 albums across digital platforms, and a music career spanning almost 2 decades, she is passionate about cultivating a true heart of devotion to Christ in the next generation, and helping young people embrace their unique creative sound, function and calling.
WUMS Worship
Worship Team
The WUMS Worship team is a collective of young adults passionate about worshiping Jesus and leading others into His presence. With hearts set on loving Him deeply, they create a space where people can encounter God in a real and powerful way. Through music, they seek to inspire authentic worship, unity, and a deeper connection with Jesus.