YM Parents Cafe: Coaching Your Teens with Their Emotions
Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Speaker: James Lam, Registered Psychotherapist
Place: 685 Room 309
Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
June 7, 2026, marks the 56th anniversary of NYCBC.
Event schedule:
9:15 a.m.: 56th Anniversary ESC Celebration Service at 685
11:15 a.m.: 56th Anniversary CSC and MSC Celebration Service at 685
To celebrate the start of summer weather, we invite ESC to join us for a BBQ hosted by Body Life Ministry on Sunday, June 14 after Sunday School. For a nominal price of $3 per burger and $2 per hot dog, enjoy the outdoors and fellowship with your fellow ESC brothers and sisters.
We encourage everyone to chip in a side, snack or drink or just come as you are - there will be food! See you all at 1 pm at the Tam's residence! Don't know where that is, just ask a member of the Body Life team.
Calling all coffee lovers! Join our 2-Day Coffee Brewing Workshop, organised by the Church Office, on Sundays, June 14 & 28. Get to know coffee — its origins and flavours — and learn pour-over brewing from the ground up. No experience required.
Pick the session that suits you: 1:30–3:30 PM (Cantonese, with Mandarin translation) or 4:00–6:00 PM (English)@ 685 North Corridor. Space is limited, so sign up at https://www.nycbc.ca today!
The Annual Business Meeting of Members (ABMM) and 2nd quarterly Business Meeting of Members (BMM) of 2026 will be held on May 24, 2026 (Sunday), at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required to attend, and members can also vote by proxy.
Meeting registration link including proxy designation can be found in http://www.nycbc.ca. Agenda and additional information will be available on church website https://www.nycbc.ca/2026-bmm.
Body Life Ministry invites you to our next Business Meeting of Members (BMM) and Lunch on May 24, 2026. Even if you are not planning to join BMM, you are welcome to come have lunch with us! Feel free to order food with us or bring your own lunch!
What: BMM LUNCH!
Food: Chinese Takeout
Where: East Corridor (Sanctuary)
When: May 24, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm start to end of BMM
Cost: All items $12!
Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/urQW617xoxMvQUSf6
Last day to put in an order is Thursday, May 21, 2026. Any questions, reach out to a member of the friendly Body Life crew.
Date: 2026-05-23 (Saturday)
Time: 9:30 - 10:45 AM
Venue: Club House, 685 3/F
Purpose: to remember our missionary workers, to hear their most recent updates, to pray for their works
**We will serve a light breakfast at 9 AM**
A series of classes for friends, family, and claimants to appreciate God's concern for refugees, understand how asylum decisions are made, and know how to support claimants through the process, especially for religious claimants. Farsi interpretation will be provided.
If you are a member of NYCBC, no need to register.
ESC Spring Retreat
Theme: Called to Holiness to Proclaim God’s Excellencies
Speaker: Pastor David Ryu
Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
Location: MBC
Gather with our ESC community for a weekend filled with time spent in God’s word, lots of fun and fellowship, and of course, awesome food.
Registration is now closed. Thanks to all who signed up.
If you are interested in a day trip and/or have a question, reach out to blm.esc@nycbc.ca.
A town hall meeting will be held on April 26 (Sunday), from 2pm to 3:30pm via Zoom. The deacons will share about the Theological Education Fund (TEF) and 685 vacant unit B01. We will invite questions and comments from the participants. Please register at our church’s website.
The Servant Development Ministry (SDM) is organizing a "Connect and Grow" prayer event for all three congregations on Saturday, April 25, from 9.30-11.30am. at 685, 3rd floor, multi-function room. This will be a follow-up to the Servant Leaders' Retreat held recently.
Refreshments (coffee and donuts) will be served at 9.30am. Please come and join hands with other brothers and sisters to pray together as a church and learn about SDM's vision. For further information, please contact Pastor James Lam, Samuel To, or Cathleen Lu.
Do you sometimes have a hard time deciding where to go for lunch after church? Well, why not enjoy lunch together with your ESC brothers and sisters in the 3rd floor multi-function room on April 19!
For Body Life Lunch, you have the option of: bringing your own lunch, buying your own lunch, or signing up for a Greek-inspired lunch for only $10 ($5 for children)! Whatever you decide to do, just simply bring yourself and enjoy food and fellowship together!
Sign up here!
If you have any questions, please ask your friendly Body Life Ministry crew.
Fostering Deeper Connections with Your Teens
Speaker: James Lam, Reg’d Psychotherapist
Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Place: 685 room 309
Join us as we gather in joyful worship to celebrate our risen Lord and the hope and renewal of Easter. Celebration begins at 7:30am, followed by a potluck breakfast at 8:00am.
Bring your favourite breakfast dish to share and enjoy a time of fellowship with our church family. All are welcome to this uplifting morning of praise, community, and resurrection joy.
Service at 7:30am
Potluck Breakfast at 8:00am
3rd Floor Clubhouse
We invite you to join our Good Friday and Easter Sunday services.
Good Friday Services - Friday, April 3
10:00 am CSC at 685
10:00 am MSC at 675
07:00 pm ESC at 685
Easter Sunday Services - Sunday, April 5
9:15 am ESC service and baptism at 685
9:30 am CSC morning service at 675
11:15 am CSC service and baptism at 685
11:15 am MSC service and baptism at 675
Do you often ask for forgiveness rather than seek permission?
Join us Friday, March 27 at 7:30 pm in the Clubhouse to discover why sometimes our apologies fall flat. Learn how to be multilingual in apologizing and forgiving. Show that Canadians really know how to say sorry. Led by Doug.
The retreat will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the 685 sanctuary. Pastor Pierre will share on the theme “Holy Service,” followed by a church-wide fasting and prayer meeting. Brothers and sisters are warmly invited to set aside time to attend. Participants may choose to fast for one meal or for the entire day. All brothers and sisters serving in various ministries are encouraged to participate. For the “Fast and Pray Basic Check List” and retreat registration, please visit the church website: www.nycbc.ca.
When: Sunday, March 8
Where: 685 Gym (2nd floor)
Enjoy a warm bowl of soup/stew. Browse through a selection of Christian books. Pick up a few books for your personal library. Let the Body Life crew know if you want to contribute a soup.
Fill your stomachs with good food… and your minds with good reads.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Softball is a great opportunity to connect with other Christians, build community, and represent NYCBC on the field. We will be running both Junior (ages 14-17) and Senior (ages 18+) teams. Our internal deadline to register is March 22.
Junior Registration - https://forms.gle/Mcr5ZwGThVDFTAfj9
Senior Registration - https://forms.gle/6uH4QK7LLELb3Qof8
If you have any questions, please reach out to Grace Leung or Denise Lau. You can also email us at softball@nycbc.ca.
We are looking forward to baptism in the ESC on Easter Sunday, April 5. Four baptism classes will be held on Tues March 3, Thurs March 5, Tues March 10, & Thurs March 12. If you are interested, please speak to Pastor Richard or Pastor James a.s.a.p.
Body Life Ministry invites you to our next Business Meeting of Members (BMM) and Lunch on February 22, 2026. Even if you are not planning to join BMM, you are welcome to come have lunch with us! Feel free to order food with us or bring your own lunch!
What: BMM LUNCH!
Food: Homemade HK Comfort Food (think Chicken a la King and HK Bolognese)
Where: East Corridor (Sanctuary)
When: February 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm start to end of BMM
Cost: $5 per person (under 6 years old, free)
Click here to register.
Last day to put in an order is Thursday, February 19, 2026. Any questions, reach out to a member of the friendly Body Life crew.
Cakes and Cookies for Cuba
Sunday, February 15 ~ Gym ~ after Sunday Worship
We will be holding a bake sale to raise money for the immense needs in Cuba.
Bring your baked sweets & savoury treats for all to enjoy & share
Perfect for post-Valentine / Family Day / Lunar New Year festivities!
There will be a suggested price for each item, but if you would like to donate more, please feel free to do so! For more information, please ask anyone on Body Life Ministry
Youth Family Ministry Parent Cafe Presents:
Grafting our Children’s Faith: Faith Transference from One Generation to Another - Part 2
Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Place: Room 301, 685 building
Speaker: Rev. Felix Wong (spouse to NYCBC Women’s Minister Tracy Chan)
Let’s continue to learn and share together how we can be better equipped to take part in our children’s spiritual formation.
Men's Ministry-Men’s Health Through the Decades
Join us on Friday, Jan 30 at 7 pm in the clubhouse with Dr. Sam Lee to discuss taking care of our bodies and other health concerns.
Body Life Ministry is excited to announce the return of our International Dinner Series. In the past, we would host dinners about once every few months, where we visit a restaurant that serves food from a specific country. The idea was to highlight countries that are recently in the news and encourage us as a church community to be cognizant of world events.Our first one for 2026 will be on Friday, January 23. Please sign up by January 21 so that we can order food accordingly.
When: Friday, Jan 23 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: NYCBC 685, 1st Floor East Corridor
Country: Venezuela (we will be ordering takeout)
Cost: $10 - $15 for adults, $5 for children
Registration: click here
More details in the form. We look forward to seeing all of you. Any questions, reach out to anyone in Body Life.
Grafting Our Children’s Faith: Faith Transference from One Generation to Another
Date: Friday, January 9, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Place: Room 309, 685 building
Speaker: Rev. Felix Wong (spouse to NYCBC Women’s Minister Tracy Chan)
Let’s learn and share together how we can be better equipped to take part in our children’s spiritual formation
Offerings to NYCBC that you wish to be included in a 2025 tax receipt must be received by the office by noon on December 31. This includes offerings brought to the church office, or sent by mail, preauthorized Debit, or e-Transfer. The payment authorization date must be on or before December 31.
Glory & Peace
”Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:14)
Join us on Sunday, December 21 at 7:30pm in the 685 Sanctuary for an evening of worship and praise celebrating the birth of our Saviour! All are welcomed to join.
Where: NYCBC - 685 Sheppard Ave E.
Room: Main floor sanctuary
When: Dec 21, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Free parking on levels P1, P2 and P3
The 4th quarterly Business Meeting of Members (BMM) of 2025 will be held on December 14, 2025 (Sunday), at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required to attend, and members can also vote by proxy. Meeting registration link including proxy designation can be found in http://www.nycbc.ca.
Agenda and additional information will be available on church website
https://www.nycbc.ca/2025-bmm.
A town hall meeting will be held on November 30 (Sunday), from 2pm to 3:30pm via Zoom. The Treasury Team and deacons will share the proposed 2026 church budget and Bylaws and Letters Patent amendments. We will invite questions and comments from the participants.
Please register by clicking HERE.
Join us for a Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner at Swiss Chalet, 3253 Bayview Avenue (at Cummer) on Friday, Nov 29 at 7:40 pm for a time of food and fellowship. Please WhatsApp Doug if you plan to join.
Gateway classes are starting again on January 4 - check out the Teaching Ministry page for details on each of the classes. Reach out to any member of the Teaching Ministry if you have any questions.
Class 1: Relating from the Heart (taught by Doug Mah)
Class 2: Loving with Emotional Wisdom (taught by James Lam and Kay Shen)
Class 3: Exploring the Psalms of Ascent (taught by Puiwing Wong and Emily Chen)
Class 4: Man Upward (taught by Raymond Chiu and Pastor Richard)
Class 5: Family as Church, Church as Family (taught by Pastor Joel)
Sign up through this link. Classes fill up quickly and so register soon!
We invite you to join us for a special Newcomers and Body Life Lunch right after our Sunday service on November 16, 2025. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet, connect, and fellowship with one another, especially if you are new to our church community.
Event Details: Newcomer and Body Life Lunch
Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Time: 11:15am to 1:00pm
Where: 2nd floor Gym
Cost: Free for newcomers, $5 for ESC members
Register by clicking here
Whether you’re a long-time member or a first-time visitor, everyone is welcome to come and share in this time of food, fun, and fellowship. Your presence and participation will make this event even more special! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Youth Family Ministry Parent Cafe presents: The Sandwich Generation
Caring for and Estate Planning with Aging Parents
Speaker: Ken Kwan
Date/Time: Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Place: 685 Room 301
