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Celebrate CBOQ Sunday on Oct 19
Join us on Oct 19 as we celebrate CBOQ Sunday and our shared journey with nearly 300 churches transformed by Christ…
October 19 is CBOQ Sunday! Our church is part of an amazing family of almost 300 churches, transformed by Christ, revealing God’s kingdom. Together we are sharing our common faith, caring for our leaders, growing and expanding our church family and building up the next generation of Canadian Baptists.
Be sure to check out the digital copy of the CBOQ Sunday Magazine, as well as a message from Rev. Leanne Friesen!
Harvest Hangout: Nov 2
Join us after service on Nov 2 for a fun-filled costume parade, bouncy houses, and pizza for everyone!
We’re organizing a costume parade and bouncy houses for the children of the church! Join us for a time of fellowship on November 2 after service. To help us plan how much pizza to order, please RSVP below.
Reframe and connect: Nov 2
Join us for a time limited monthly study and share group using a 10-Session video-based Bible study that brings faith to life…
In March, we started a time limited monthly study and share group using Regent College's Reframe Series, a 10-session video-based Bible study that brings faith to life. Enter into the big story of Scripture and explore how the gospel reframes all of life. Connect with others through discussion, sharing and prayer.
Date: 4th Sunday of the month (Next session: Nov 2)
Time & place: 11:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. in the Inner Court
Lunch will be provided (free-will offering) and child care can be arranged.
Homeless Connect Toronto - update
ETCBC is seeking volunteers for Homeless Connect Toronto’s event on Sunday, Oct 26, with various roles available...
Sean Cuts His Hair THANK YOU
A huuuuuge thank you to everyone who donated so generously to Homeless Connect through Sean's haircut fundraiser. We raised $2,240! A big thank you again to Sean for coming up with the idea and being such a good sport!
Homeless Connect ETCBC Group
Thank you to all who have signed up for Homeless Connect. If you have signed up but are not on the WhatsApp, please let Sam (sam.mo@etcbc.org) know so we can add you and bring everyone from ETCBC together.
The following is the original announcement:
ETCBC is continuing to build our partnership with Homeless Connect Toronto and we are looking for volunteers for their big event on Sunday, October 26. Lots of roles are available depending on what you're interested in doing including greeters, registration, guides, gophers and data entry.
Clothing Sort Days
If you're not available on the day, there are also clothing sort days on Oct 4, 8, and 9 which you can help out at. Visit Homeless Connect Toronto for more info and to register.
Donations
If you want to donate to Homeless Connect, Sean Choo will be cutting his hair for the first time since the pandemic to raise funds for Homeless Connect and will be donating his hair to a hair donation program.
If an individual donates more than $100 then they can snip a piece of Sean’s hair on Oct 12 after service if they want to.
If collectively we raise less than $1,000, then Sean just chooses his own hairstyle after.
If collectively we raise more than $1,000, then Sean will get a “special” haircut!
You can EMT donations to Pastor Sam Mo at sam.mo@etcbc.org. Please write “Homeless Connect” in the notes of the EMT. You will receive a tax receipt from Homeless Connect for donations of $25 or more.
Community dinner: Oct 26
This month’s community potluck is on Sep 28…
Every 4th Sunday of the month, we come together for a potluck dinner here in the Atrium at 6 p.m. Come and connect with someone new over food!
Learn more by emailing: emc@etcbc.org
Barb and Gerry Guatemala sharing: Oct 24
Join us on Friday, October 24 at 7 p.m. in the Atrium to hear Barb and Gerry share about their ministry, PILAS…
Barb and Gerry Normand, our supported missionaries from Guatemala will be back in Toronto to share about their ministry, PILAS. Join us to hear more on Friday, October 24 at 7 p.m. in the Atrium. More details to follow.
It is pastor appreciation month! 💖
October is the month to let pastors know how much they are appreciated!
October is the month to let pastors know how much they are appreciated! Here are 3 ways you can show your pastors that you appreciate them:
Thank your pastors for how they serve and love the congregation and community
Take them out for a meal or send a restaurant gift card to enjoy with their family
Offer childcare, yard work, or some other practical assistance as a pastor care day
Toronto Children’s Ministry Conference
Join parents, ministry leaders, and volunteers at the Toronto Children’s Ministry Conference on Saturday, Nov 1 for a full day of equipping and inspiration in children’s spiritual growth…
The Toronto Children’s Ministry Conference is a gathering of people who are dedicated to the spiritual growth of children – parents, church volunteers, ministry leaders, and anyone who has a passion for ministering to children.
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Bayview Glen Alliance Church
Plenary Speaker: Dorothy Pang
For more information, please visit: https://torontochildrenministryconference.ca/