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Welcome to the English Speaking Congregation (ESC)

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We are glad you are here and invite you to explore our community. Learn more about our church by exploring our website and the links below. We would love to hear from you if you have any questions or inquiries - reach out to us through the “Connect With Us” button below. We look forward to connecting with you!

Sundays at the ESC: Join Us Every Sunday for Worship and Sunday School

Sunday Worship

Sundays @ 9:15AM
685 - Sanctuary

Plan your visit

Sunday School

Sundays @ 11:15AM
685 - gym (2nd floor)

Click here for schedule

Announcements & Publications

Our ESC Weekly Digest
Subscribe to our ESC weekly digest (e-bulletin) for weekly updates and Sunday service details. Want to see our past weekly digests? Click here.

Announcements & Community News
Explore our community news page for important information about our church and congregation, upcoming events, and church updates.

Encounters (Our ESC Magazine)
Learn more about our congregation, read words of encouragement & thanksgiving, read sharing from our fellow brothers and sisters and more! Click here for the latest edition.

Our Upcoming Events: Check Them Out Below!

ESC Activities
ESC Spring Retreat
May 2
ESC Spring Retreat

When: May 2-4, 2025
Where: Muskoka Bible Centre (MBC)
 
Our speaker is Dr. Jason Yuh, Assistant Professor of Religion and Theology at Redeemer University. We are looking forward to a great weekend of learning, fellowship, and fun. Five très plentiful and awesome meals are included! 
 
Thank you for registering! All spots have been filled! If you have any questions about the retreat, please reach out to a Body Life member.

Parent Cafe: Tweens & Teens - A Season of Growth and Change
May 9
Parent Cafe: Tweens & Teens - A Season of Growth and Change

Join us Friday, May 9 in Room 309/310 from 7:30-9:30pm!
This session, Doug Mah will be concluding his series on navigating and shepherding the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development in adolescence.
 
For any questions regarding Parent Cafe, please contact Brenda Koh, Grace Lo, or email yfm.parent.cafe@nycbc.ca

GOM Church Wide Joint Prayer Meeting
May 10
GOM Church Wide Joint Prayer Meeting

A GOM church-wide joint prayer meeting will be held on Saturday, May 10 at 9:30 a.m. in place of the weekly ESC Prayer meeting. Please join us on Zoom as we pray for our Missionaries. Registration here by clicking here.

55th NYCBC Anniversary Celebration
Jun 1
55th NYCBC Anniversary Celebration

June 1, 2025, marks the 55th anniversary of NYCBC. We will have a celebration BBQ lunch (burgers, hot dogs and salads) on the day. We sincerely invite everyone to participate!

Cost: Adults (13 years and up) - $10
Children (ages 4 – 12) - $5
Children age 3 and under - Free  
 
Please use this form to sign-up for lunch. Last day to sign-up is May 18th, 2025.

Small Groups, Fellowships & Gatherings: Explore Our Community Groups in the ESC

Adult Small Groups (BLT)

FOR Adults, all-ages
Most Wednesday Evenings
NYCBC or Member’s homes

BLT Details

Family Fellowship

FOR Families with young children
Every other sunday @ 11:15AM
685 - 3rd Floor

Small Group Details

Prayer Gathering

All are welcomed
Saturdays @ 9:00AM
685 - Room 325 and ZOOM

Prayer Details

Children & Toddlers

FOR Babies, Toddlers, JK to Grade 6
Sunday mornings @ 9:15AM & 11:15AM
685 - 1st floor (Babies & Toddlers)
685 - 3rd floor (Children)

Children Ministry Details

Youth & Teens

FOR youth, Grade 7 to University-Aged
Most Friday Evenings
685 - 3rd Floor

Youth Ministry Details

LOM Gym Nights

FOR Newcomers, ESC Members & Friends
Most mondays @ 7:00PM
685 - Gym (2nd floor)

LOM Details