ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEASONAL HOMEGROUP
We invite you to Join a Seasonal Home Group to Learn and Practice Sabbath
WHY:
Sabbath is one of the six core practices in our discipleship pathway. Through our current sermon series, we want everyone to discover what Sabbath is, why it matters in following Jesus, and how to practice it in the midst of our busy lives.
HOW:
If you're not currently in a Home Group, we invite you to join a short-term Seasonal Home Group led by Pastors Joe and John.
WHAT:
Beginning November 8, we'll meet after Sunday service to work through the Sabbath curriculum together, learning how to stop, rest, delight, and worship as part of our weekly rhythm.
Deadline: October 31st.
VCC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
VCC will be hosting a volleyball tournament on Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Vaughan Community Church to raise money for new equipment.
$30 per person - CASH AT THE DOOR. Folks are invited to pay the entry fee out of pocket or by fundraising.
Snacks and water included.
Sign up as an individual or as a pair - we will make the teams.
Co-ed teams of 6-8 players. 2 pools, and every team is guaranteed a playoff game.
Ages 16 and up. All skill levels welcome.
REGISTER BY: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Questions? Ask Audrey or Derek.
VCC Fall Book Club 2026 📖
We're excited to begin our fourth book club! Our previous book clubs have been wonderful opportunities to learn and grow together as followers of Jesus while building meaningful relationships with one another.
This time, we'll be reading Prayer in the Night by Tish Harrison Warren. How do we pray when life feels difficult, uncertain, or overwhelming? Drawing from her own experiences and the ancient Christian practice of nighttime prayer, Warren explores how we can turn to God in times of worry, suffering, and doubt, even when we don't know what to pray. Join us as we read, reflect, and encourage one another to grow in prayer and faith.
Start Date: Thursday, November 12
Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Location: Vaughan Community Church
Out of the cold volunteers
We have been partnering with Mosaic Interfaith in the Out of the Cold Program and we are looking for volunteers! This program offers overnight emergency housing during the cold months from OCTOBER to JUNE.
Volunteers are needed for various shifts starting 4pm to 7pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church to help set-up, serve dinner, and watch over the clothing table as well as Monday morning Breakfast service for 5:30am to 7am.
Please reach out to Matthew or Julie for more information and how you can get involved.
Families life stage FELLOWSHIP
If you’re married and/or have kids, you’re invited to our upcoming Families Life Stage Fellowship! Join us on Saturday, October 31, for a relaxed mid-morning gathering where we can enjoy some time together and connect with other couples and families across VCC. Please register by Oct 17th.
🗓️: Saturday, October 31
⏰: 12:00pm-2:30pm
📍: Sugarbush Heritage Park (Hwy 7 & Bathurst)
💲: Free
Food: Refreshments/Snacks
Childcare: If you need childcare in order to attend, please select “Yes” for childcare when you register. This will help us understand the need and plan accordingly.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
YAM FALL SCHEDULE
We’ve got a mix of Sunday gatherings and midweek socials lined up for this new season:
Oct 11: Reading Week Social (games, food, fellowship)
Oct 18: Apple Picking (Chudleigh's Farm), all of EM is invited!
Oct 25: Blood Drive (Canadian Blood Services - 200 Windflower Gate), all of EM is invited! Contact Will to sign up: whjjung@gmail.com.
Nov 1 and onwards: weekly rotation of prayer, bible study, and life skill will resume.
World Vision 6k walk
Join us on Saturday, November 7, from 10:00–11:30 AM at Vaughan Community Church for our annual 6K Walk!
In previous years, this walk has been a meaningful way for our church community to come together, show our support, and raise funds for our sponsor community in Lomas, Bolivia.
EM PICKLEBALL LEAGUE
If any of our church members need a short break from the daily grind of work life or family life routines, then you may be a good candidate for trying out pickleball as a new and very contagious recreational sport that provides both physical and mental health benefits. The VCCEM Pickleballers have been evolving in both competition & fellowship for over 2 and half years now and are ready to teach and play with you. If you are interested in coming out, please contact George Chau!
Leading worship (prayer & Scripture reading)
The heart behind this is simple: God has gathered us together, this richly diverse group of people whom He loves. Your voice, presence, experience of God, and willingness make our Sundays richer and more meaningful.
If you’re a member of VCCEM, we ask that you take a moment to sign up for Prayer and/or Scripture Reading. If you’re not a member but are a regular worshiper, we’d love to have you participate in Scripture Reading.
Elder Charles will be reaching out to you shortly after signing up! Thank you!