By: Jonathan, Community Engagement Coordinator The main focus of the past two weeks has been working with the St.Jude’s food bank to help develop some promotional material for donations. I feel that this initiative is especially important during these times of need, as there are many restrictions that limit the influx of donations as well...Continue Reading
By: Guru, Community Engagement Coordinator The ETCBC Kids Camp is starting on August 10th, 2020 which I will be working alongside Community Engagement Coordinator, Jonathan and Pastor Derek. I have little experience in actually hosting and leading a summer camp, and have not had the opportunity to lead one with young children. I mention this...Continue Reading
By: Jonathan, Community Engagement Coordinator Time has come and passed with the second blog post already coming around. I find myself sitting here, in front of my computer, struggling to materialize my thoughts. Struggling to string together my ideas for this blog post. With the summer guide completed, I’m finding myself to be in a...Continue Reading
By: Guru, Community Engagement Coordinator As a Community Engagement Coordinator, it is my responsibility to hold meaningful events and help support the church, the community and local charities in a positive way. “Toxic Charity” by Robert D. Lupton is a book that has shifted my perspective on the work that charities do, and how they...Continue Reading
By: Jonathan, Community Engagement Coordinator It’s been a little over two weeks since I began the summer internship job at ETCBC, and so far, it’s been pretty smooth sailing with no storms in view. The Hubster’s annual summer guide, consisting of events and activities to do during the break is nearing its completion and all...Continue Reading
By: Guru, Community Engagement Coordinator My first week with East Toronto Chinese Baptist Church has been quite an eye-opening experience. This is the first time I have ever worked alongside a faith-based organization, and it has challenged me to work outside of my comfort zone. While I was nervous at first, I am starting to...Continue Reading
Over the last few months, our leaders have been working on a phased approach to safely resume facility usage. Our church will enter Phase 2 of re-opening on Monday, July 13. Please click on THIS UPDATE for: A full description of the activities and groups permitted during this phase Church guidelines of hygiene practices and...Continue Reading
By: Annie Choi It was like being in an exam, the discomfort of nervous energy and the noises surrounding me muffled to a hum. It never bothered me before and I don’t know how to help so I should just keep it to myself. I could hear my heart beating and my throat went dry...Continue Reading
By: Vanessa Mo One summer in elementary school back in the 90s, my family vacationed in the rather progressive town of Cape Cod. There, from what my parents told me many years later, I saw a gay couple for the first time and I pointed them out curiously. I only vaguely remember this moment, so...Continue Reading
By: Janet Sio and Jeremy Ng “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love” – Romans 8:38 It’s pride month and I’m struggling with what to write. I want to write something to support and affirm the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and the range of gender and sexual...Continue Reading
