{"id":6065,"date":"2026-08-15T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T16:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tccc.ca\/en\/?page_id=6065"},"modified":"2026-08-14T16:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T20:21:05","slug":"today","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tccc.ca\/en\/announcements\/today\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week’s Announcements"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”4158″ background_image_position=”center top” background_image_stacking=”default” background_image_loading=”default” column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”20p” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” sticky_row=”true” sticky_row_alignment=”top” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=”curve_opacity”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”3%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_color_hover=”#ffffff” background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][split_line_heading animation_type=”default”]\n

This week’s news for TCCC English Congregation<\/h2>\n

August 16th, 2026<\/em><\/h4>\n[\/split_line_heading][page_submenu alignment=”center” sticky=”true” bg_color=”#4d1055″ link_color=”#ffffff”][page_link link_url=”#announcements” title=”Announcements” id=”1786565777134-3″ tab_id=”1786565777134-4″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/page_link][page_link link_url=”#prayer” title=”Prayer” id=”1786565777156-10″ tab_id=”1786565777156-2″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/page_link][page_link title=”What’s Happening Today” id=”1786565777170-2″ link_url=”#today” tab_id=”1786565777170-4″][\/page_link][page_link title=”Upcoming Events” id=”1786565777182-3″ link_url=”#upcomingevents” tab_id=”1786565777182-8″][\/page_link][page_link title=”105 Gibson News” id=”1786565777190-4″ link_url=”#gibson” tab_id=”1786565777191-10″][\/page_link][page_link title=”ACEM News” id=”1786565777200-3″ link_url=”#acem” tab_id=”1786565777200-4″][\/page_link][\/page_submenu][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”1″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”40px” desktop_text_alignment=”left” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”40″ left_padding_desktop=”50″ right_padding_desktop=”50″ text_align=”center” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”announcements”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Announcements” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23b2002f” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”#announcements”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”0px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text el_class=”insidetext”]R&R Update (August 14th)
\n<\/b><\/span>Praise God for His timely providence. The roof and ceiling repair work in the sanctuary has been completed. The gym will gradually reopen for use. Our sincere thanks to everyone for your prayers and accommodation during this time.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_alignment=”center” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][vc_column_text el_class=”insidetext”]Facilities and Venue Booking – <\/b>We are switching to use the Church Center App for church-related facility booking requests. Please submit your request <\/span>using this link<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

All congregation bookings for personal use<\/b> will be considered a rental and subject to rental fees. For<\/span> ministry bookings<\/b>, 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.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_alignment=”center” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”6632″ image_size=”medium” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text el_class=”insidetext”]Pathways<\/strong> is a support group for parents of post-secondary students, offering connection, encouragement, shared experiences, and prayer. We\u2019ll keep in touch regularly through WhatsApp and email so everyone stays encouraged and up to date.
\n<\/span>This group is only open to parents who worship in our English Congregation, with children attending post-secondary schools.<\/span><\/p>\n

To join, please register below
\n<\/span>If you have any questions, please reach out to Rev. Edmund (<\/span>edmundw@tccc.ca<\/b><\/a><\/span>)<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”Register Now” url=”https:\/\/tccc.churchcenter.com\/registrations\/signups\/3097865″][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_alignment=”center” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][vc_column_text el_class=”insidetext”]A reminder to please park in the designated lots (highlighted in purple)<\/strong><\/span> to avoid having your car towed by the neighbouring buildings. Please refer to the diagram below. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”5788″ image_size=”medium” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”40″ left_padding_desktop=”50″ right_padding_desktop=”50″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”HR Department” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23862cb7″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”insidetext”]Pastor Sam, Pastor Sally, and Pastor Glendon will be away from August 14th to 16th. <\/span>\u00a0For any urgent pastoral matters during their absence, please contact <\/span>Rev. Dr. Edmund Wu<\/b><\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”40″ left_padding_desktop=”50″ right_padding_desktop=”50″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Finance Department” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23862cb7″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”insidetext”]Please refer to the following document on the finance update.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”Finance Update” url=”https:\/\/tccc.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Finance-Update-Bulletin-for-Aug-2-2026-v2.pdf”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”40″ left_padding_desktop=”50″ right_padding_desktop=”50″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Children’s Ministry” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:center|color:%23862cb7″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”insidetext”]2026 Summer Noon Children Sunday School<\/strong> will be held from June 28th to the beginning of September. Volunteers are needed to serve as teachers and teaching assistants to assist students from kindergarten to Grade 6. If you are interested, please register on the Church Centre app.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more details, please contact Pastor Richard Qian (richardq@tccc.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/span>), or Emily Choi (<\/span>veggiepui@yahoo.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/span>).<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_alignment=”center” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][vc_column_text el_class=”insidetext”]From June 28 to September 6, Summer Sunday School will be available for children from Preschool to Grade 8, with early arrival at 11:15 a.m. (regular program: 11:30 a.m. \u2013 12:45 p.m.). <\/span>No advance registration is required.<\/b><\/p>\n

Class and Room Assignments<\/span><\/p>\n