ETCBC office hours during the holidays

Please note the church offices will be closed during the holidays — from Dec. 24 afternoon to Jan. 2, and will reopen on Jan. 5. The staff will be working remotely with a more flexible schedule. Please rest assured that pastoral care continues to be available over this end-of-year period.

Research survey participants needed: perspectives on MAiD

If you have the capacity, please consider completing a 15–20 minute anonymous survey for an undergraduate research project in McMaster University’s Life Sciences program, which aims to understand how Chinese Baptists view euthanasia.

This survey is open to Christians aged 18 or older who attend a Chinese Baptist church in Toronto, Peel Region, or York Region.

For more information on the research study, please refer to the below poster and document:

• Recruitment Poster (PDF)

• Letter of Information / Consent (PDF)

Christmas potluck

We are celebrating Christmas this year on Sunday, December 21 with a potluck after our Sunday service. Please sign up for a nut-free item to bring!

Last day to donate for your 2025 tax receipt

Thank you for your commitment and generosity to our church this year. The last day for donations to be included in your 2025 tax receipt will be:

• December 28 for cash and cheques, and

• December 31 for EFT (by 1 p.m.) & Tithe.ly (by 11:59 p.m.)

Hash run: Dec 7

Hash Run is a workout group that brings people together for movement, motivation, and mutual encouragement. Whether it’s using bodyweight, lifting weights, or going for a run, it’s less about performance and more about taking care of our bodies, our health, and each other.

All fitness levels are welcome and there’s no pressure to keep pace. It’s a great way to care for the body while building community along the way. While typically geared toward adults, on certain occasions, family friendly and age-appropriate workouts are facilitated.

For more information, please contact Alvin Vane (alvin.vane@etcbc.org).

December session: Sunday, Dec 7 (family friendly)

Time: 4 p.m. with potluck / dinner afterwards

Where: ETCBC Inner Court (22 Carnforth Rd., Toronto)

Christmas Angels - Thank you!

Huge thank you again to all who participated in Christmas Angels this year with St. Jude Food Bank. Church-wide, we raised $2,400 which means 48 clients and their households received gift cards to purchase gifts this Christmas season. Thank you all for being so kind and generous to people in need in the Victoria Village community.

Q3 Town Hall: Thurs, Dec 4 at 9 p.m. (online)

Please mark your calendar for the English Q3 Town Hall on Thursday, Dec 4 at 9 p.m. in a virtual format (Zoom). Everyone is welcome to attend and engage with the happenings of the church! 

The meeting link will be sent via the English broadcast channels (WhatsApp and email).

To join the WhatsApp group, please talk to any of the leaders. Alternatively, keep up-to-date via email by filling out the ETCBC English Broadcast Email Group Opt-in form.

Pastor Willi's schedule adjustment

Pastor Willi will be shifting his regular day away from the office from Monday to Wednesday. This adjustment supports a more balanced rhythm for both ministry and life. The community’s support in making space for each other's well-being is deeply appreciated.