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ET_BLOGS

The main reasons why we are starting ET_BLOGS are to explore, discover, and reflect on where God is calling us, both on a personal level and as a church. We want to create a space that gives us the freedom to discuss the things that we learn and struggle with. Sometimes these will be reflections from sermons, community activities, or even personal times of silence and solitude with God.

ET_BLOGS isn’t meant to be a place where we necessarily provide answers and theological doctrines, although you may find your theology stretched. It isn’t meant to simply update you on church activities, although you may be invited to join in. It isn’t just to make you more aware of community issues, although you may start to see God as much in the community as you do in the church. The hope of this space is that you will engage with us as we journey together in fully responding to who God is. We plan to have some regular contributors and some guest writers from time to time.

If you would also like to contribute to ET_BLOGS, please contact [email protected].

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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By: Jeremy Ng and Rev. David McCleary HEY PASTOR DAVID… I have been wanting to continue this conversation but I know I’m not an expert.  Even though anti-racism and anti-oppression is part of what I studied at school and is part of my life as a social worker, there’s so much I don’t know.  I’m...
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By: Jeremy Ng   How do we respond to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery?  Do we continue to go on as though nothing has happened?  Do we have outrage and grief one minute and then move on to finding something comfortable and soothing the next? I may not be guilty...
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By: Bethany, Community Engagement Coordinator During my time as a Community Engagement Coordinator, I have been challenged to re-evaluate how I view and approach community work. Toxic Charity by Robert D. Lupton, has challenged me to see different perspectives on how churches perform charity work. The main premise of Toxic Charity is that “when we...
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By: Bethany, Community Engagement Coordinator Something I was reminded of this summer was the importance of slowing down and connecting with others. As Community Engagement Coordinators, we hold many events, whether it is community barbeques or conversation clubs, there is always a lot to plan and execute to make sure things operate smoothly. Admittedly, whenever...
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