November 23rd, 2025
Facilities and Venue Booking – We are switching to use the Church Center App for church-related facility booking requests. Please submit your request using this link.
All congregation bookings for personal use will be considered a rental and subject to rental fees. For ministry bookings, please clearly indicate the supervising pastor who provides direction and nurturing of this ministry. Please contact your lead pastor if you have any questions concerning the supervising pastor of a ministry.
Recently, instances of car theft and attempted car theft happened at the church and the 105 Gibson parking lot; the cases have been reported to the police. Meanwhile, please remain vigilant and be aware of your surroundings while ensuring that no valuables are left in your vehicle. It is highly suggested to equip your vehicle with immobilization devices such as a steering wheel lock and a tracking device.
A Security guard will be in place from Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as Sunday mornings, to provide patrols around our building and the parking area for safety and security measures. If you notice suspicious individuals or unusual circumstances, please report to our Facilities and Property Manager, Harry, at facilities@tccc.ca.
We can also enable the police to patrol the church area more frequently by reporting safety concerns within the church vicinity directly through the link below
Senior Pastor Rev. Jonathan Chan will be on sabbatical leave from November 18th, 2025, to mid-May 2026, allowing him to spend more time with his family and writing. During this period, his duties as Senior Pastor will be temporarily assumed by Rev. Edmund Wu of the English congregation, while Pastor Kings Ng will oversee the affairs of the Cantonese congregation in his absence.
Finance Department
The donation record for January 1st to October 31st, 2025, is posted on the church bulletin board. Please verify the information and notify us of any discrepancies. If you have any questions, please contact Rosalind Chan at 905-477-7533, ext. 226 or email rosalindc@tccc.ca.
The church’s executive committee has approved the use of $50,000 from the “YCK Memorial Mission Fund” for the 2026 fiscal year to support the church in its missionary work. Please refer to the church website for application guidelines and download the application form. Applicants should submit their applications via email, with the subject line “YCK Memorial Mission Fund Application”. The deadline is January 31, 2026. All applications will be reviewed and selected by the Fund Committee before being submitted to the church’s executive committee for final approval.
A reminder to please park in the designated lots (highlighted in purple) to avoid having your car towed by the neighbouring buildings. Please refer to the diagram below.
Pastor Sally will be on maternity leave until February 2026.
A reminder to please complete your registration for the upcoming Sports Ministry events ahead of time. Secure your spot before the event date!
Pray for the health of our congregants, the preparations for Advent, and for wisdom and strength for our leaders as we approach the end of the year.
105 Gibson
Please continue to pray for the Centre’s ongoing need for new volunteers to serve our surrounding community. Specifically, that God would empower the right people to come and serve with a posture of love, humility and compassion – all for the witness of Christ’s love and for God’s glory! May the Lord continue to provide.
Mandarin Congregation
Pray for the upcoming ministries and events — November/December Sunday School, the Ministry Co-workers’ Retreat on November 22nd, the short-term mission to Trois-Rivières in mid-December, and the Christmas Eve Celebration on December 24th.
Cantonese Congregation
Pray for the upcoming caring training and Christmas outreach activities. May God send more brothers and sisters to share the love and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ through caring and community service. Pray for the service of the Taiwan mission team (November 1-16). May God spread the gospel through their service. Pray for the newly joined Pastor Patrick Chau. May God help him to adapt to the work in our church.
Our English Congregation Retreat will take place from May 16th to 18th, 2026, at Muskoka Bible Centre! Registration is now open on the Church Center app. Please read through all the instructions – registration and payment are required to secure your spot!
The deadline to register and to complete your registration is December 14th. Please ensure that your payments and waiver forms are completed.
If you have any questions, reach out to communications@tccc.ca
Click here for all upcoming events happening this month.
Celebration Sunday will be happening today, November 23rd. Join us in worship together as a church family as we look back, reflect, and celebrate all the events that have occurred in 2025.
We would love your input on our upcoming T-Shirt merch! Review the design options using the link below and let us know which one stands out to you. Your response will help us decide which design to produce. Thank you for taking a moment to share your preference!
The 2025 Special General Meeting (SGM) will be held today, November 23rd, at 1:30 PM in the church sanctuary. Between 12:45 and 1:15 PM, Chinese buns, tea, and hot water will be provided to SGM attendees on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited quantity.
The meeting will be conducted in English and will be held in person. YouTube viewing will also be provided.
Meeting Agenda
1. Opening prayer and welcome.
2. Call in order and proof of notice
3. To approve the June 22nd, 2025, Annual General Meeting Minutes
4. To approve the 2026 church budget
5. To elect Deacons/Deaconesses for 2026-27
Peter CHU
Brian FU
Wilson HO
Cynthia HUNG
Stanley HUNG
Helen KAO
Roxy KEE
Mitra LAI
Kathy LAM
Clarence LAU
Nicholas LAW
Albert LEUNG
Alex LUI
Peter PUN
Raphaela SO
Biao WANG
Ella WONG
Rosina WONG
Michael WU
6. 2026-27 Ministry highlights (Rev. Jonathan Chan)
7. Voting results
8. Q&A
9. Closing prayer
Voting can be done in one of the following ways:
Members can attend the Special General Meeting in person at the church Sanctuary on November 23rd (Sunday) at 1:30 PM and vote on-site.
The church encourages members attending the Sunday services to vote after the Sunday service on November 9th and 16th (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM) and on November 23rd (9:00 to 11:00 AM). Blank ballots can be obtained at the church.
For membership inquiries or other queries, please email Deaconess Priscilla Kwok. Alternatively, you can visit the booth set up in the Atrium on Sunday mornings, November 9th, 16th, and 23rd, for inquiries and corrections.
The 2026 church budget is displayed on the Atrium bulletin board outside the Sanctuary. The finance department will host a Q&A session via Zoom on Thursday, November 13th, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Brothers and sisters with questions about the 2026 church budget are welcome to attend.
Due to the ongoing external wall construction, some parking spaces will be used for machinery and material storage. With the permission of the Coptic Church, we are allowed to use their parking area D on weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) from now until November.
Have a big heart for building up the next generation and helping them grow in their faith? The Children’s Ministry is in need of volunteers to minister to the children in our church.
If you are interested, please fill out this quick form HERE and you will be contacted shortly after your submission by Pastor Wesley or one of the Children’s Ministry Committee members. Thank you so much!
If you are a medical professional (current or retired) or someone with valid first aid certification, we’d love your help to be on standby during worship services. Please contact communications@tccc.ca.
Our Audio/Visual team is looking for more helpers for English worship service. If you are interested, please contact our Communications Coordinator.
Oasis Cafe is looking for new volunteers to help with after service refreshments. If interested, please contact our Communications Co-ordinator.
Join us for a special concert, “Sound of Christmas,” on December 5th at 7:30 PM at TCCC, co-hosted with the OCMS Orchestra. Enjoy an evening of beautiful classical and Christmas music that celebrates the joy of the season. Invite your family and friends to experience a wonderful Christmas night together! Click Here to order tickets.
105 Gibson Thrift Store: Black Friday Sale, Nov 26-28! Please help spread the word to those in need — friends, neighbours, or families who could benefit. Shop with purpose. Support the community. Click the link below for more details
Volunteers needed: 1) Front Desk Volunteers to help with event and program setup. 2) Community Outreach Volunteers to support planning and running community events. 3) Human Resources Volunteers to support HR and administrative tasks. If you’re interested, please contact us at info@105gibson.com.
ACEM Ordination
On November 22, 2025, the Association of Chinese Evangelical Ministries (ACEM) and Richmond Hill Christian Community Church ordained Pastor Alex Chan, Pastor Hong Jin, and Pastor Joey Ling. We pray for God’s blessings on them and their families as they begin this important journey in their ministry.
The 2025 ACEM Conference will be held as follows. All ACEM church representatives are kindly requested to attend punctually.
Date: Sunday, November 23
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: 2750 14th Ave., Suite G05, Markham, ON L3R 0B6
Note: Please allow sufficient time for check-in upon arrival.
