BULLETIN

The land that our church building stands on is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Anishinaabe, the Huron-Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. This land is also under Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.  The negotiation of Treaties, while seemingly honourable and legal, was often marked by fraud and coercion. 

As God’s people, let us take care to learn the truth of Canada’s history with Indigenous people.  Let us also prayerfully respond to the calls to action for churches, such as: “teach…the need to respect Indigenous spirituality in its own right, the history and legacy of residential schools and the roles of the church parties in that system, the history and legacy of religious conflict in Aboriginal families and communities, and the responsibility that churches have to mitigate such conflicts and prevent spiritual violence.” The full Calls to Action are found here: https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf

Here is a child/youth-friendly guide to the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action: https://fncaringsociety.com/sites/default/files/38335_child_friendly_chrt_ctas_v7f.pdf

Know any youth looking for a summer job? ETCBC is hiring for the summer! Find all the info here and help spread the word: https://link.etcbc.org/2025summerinternapp

Application deadline: May 18, 2025 (TODAY).

Join us in the Easter Blood Drive Toronto, a vital initiative to support our community's blood supply! With Canadian Blood Services calling for 1 million new donors over the next five years, the demand for blood is projected to rise by nearly 10% due to a growing and aging population. Additionally, the need for plasma is expected to increase by at least 50%, driven by the high demand for immunoglobulin drugs. Each donation can help up to three patients!

Let’s spread hope and make a difference together! Join our Easter Blood Drive Toronto Team via this link: https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/join-team/VAUG0117487!  For more details, please visit http://www.easterblooddrive.ca or connect with Pastor Ray at ETCBC (raymond.cheng[@]etcbc.org).

Thank you to everyone who attended our Q1 Members' Meeting last Thursday on Zoom. Links for the slide deck and e-ballot were provided via broadcast channels (WhatsApp and email). 

Members, please cast your e-ballot by Friday, May 23.

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

Time & place: 11:45 am - 2:15 pm in the Inner Court

Lunch will be provided (free-will offering) and Childcare can be arranged.  

Please sign up using this link: https://link.etcbc.org/reframeconnect

Our church has three teams participating in the CCSA Softball League this season. Please check the schedules below and join us to support our teams.

ETCBC teams schedule: https://link.etcbc.org/etcbcsoftball

Phileo Game & Practice Schedule: https://link.etcbc.org/phileo

Phileo Team Dinners

We warmly encourage parents and brothers/sisters to support our youth and get involved by attending games and helping with snacks.

After each Friday practice, we’ll enjoy a team dinner together—please consider signing up to provide a meal using the link below: https://link.etcbc.org/phileodinner

Join us for an incredible weekend of fellowship, worship, inspiring teaching, and tons of fun!

June 27–29, 2025 (Friday to Sunday)

Ganaraska Woods Retreat Centre (just 1.5 hours northeast of ETCBC)

Retreat Fee: $140

Early Bird Discount: Save $20 if you register by May 30 with promo code "Earlybird"

Need a special rate? Please speak with Pastor Janet

Click here to register: https://link.etcbc.org/youthretreat

For the latest NextGen Ministry updates, please refer to our Newsletter: https://link.etcbc.org/nextgennewsletter

For those interested in getting baptised this summer (August 10) or are simply wondering what baptism is all about, please contact any of our leaders or e-mail office[@]etcbc.org before June 1.

ETCBC’s summer day camp will run for two weeks: 

Date: August 11 - 15 (Mon - Fri); August 18 - 22 (Mon - Fri)

For children going to Senior Kindergarten to Grade 5 in Sept 2025  

The registration details are available here:  http://etcbc.org/kidscamp2025

Early-bird special ends on June 1st (Sunday).

We have some updated details regarding the gardening initiative.  There are 2 key ways you can participate:

1. Plant at Home - Take some seed packets home, plant them and bring back your harvest for distribution to residents in the Victoria Village community.

2. ETCBC Plot - Help regularly water the plot at the north side of our building once the seeds are planted there by Hub placement students.  When the harvest is ready, we will need help harvesting also.

Please contact Sam if you have any questions.

If you are new or visiting ET, would you please take a minute to leave us your contact information? A short Google Form can be accessed here: http://etcbc.org/connect Thank you! From the English Caring Team.