Life Groups and Spiritual Growth
One thing that all of us have in common is that we are on a journey - an adventure of life - and we're not meant to journey alone. At Yorkminster Park we welcome you to journey with us.
Our Life Groups are opportunities for us to do life together, to share in the struggles and victories, the sorrows, and the joys. Our groups are being conducted in-person at church and online. Some are hybrid – a combination of the two. Check out the opportunities below. If you have any questions, feel free to email Rev. Paula Willis.
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Bonhoeffer and the Future of Faith
A six week study, from May 4 - June 8. Register here to receive the weekly lectures: homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/bonfuturechurch/.
Each Monday you will receive the link to the lecture. On Thursday afternoons at 1:45 pm, in the Gladstone Library, there will be an in-person session joining with the livestream community as each week's scholar leads a discussion related to their lecture. Please direct queries to: office@yorkminsterpark.com.
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Sundays 10:00-10:45 a.m.
In Person Only
Fifth Floor Boardroom (502)
Do you love the Bible? Do you want to love it more? Do you want to read it cover-to-cover in one year? Do you want to do it in company of other disciples? Then join our new discussion group. Read the daily selections on your own and meet weekly to share your insights and hear from others. You will need access to a computer and the internet.
Leaders: Janet Kim and Brenda Lam
Click here to register
Berean Bible Study
Sundays 9:30 a.m.
In Person and Online
Red Boardroom
We are in Luke's Gospel. Our main theme is the claims Jesus makes concerning himself. This Luke reveals gradually through Jesus' teaching, his actions, and the response of those willing to hear. It's an interactive class in which personal response is invited.
Leader: Peter Ferguson
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Young Adults Study Group
Sundays Monthly
In Person and Online
Our group will meet once a month and is for ages 18 - 25. We will be focusing on the book Thrive: 10 Commandments for 20-Somethings to Live the Best-Life Possible by Jeffery Froh. In person outings will be held in December, March, and June.
Starting October 2 at 2 pm, Zoom only.
Leader: Rev. Paula Willis
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Women of the Word
Online Only
Mondays 1:00 p.m.
We will be taking an in-depth Scriptural look at the topic of Prayer, with time spent studying the prayers of the New Testament in particular. This will take us through to the Christmas season.
Leader: Suzanne Wilkinson
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Joy Café
Via Zoom
Mondays 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Best time in life is now. We rejoice and remind each other God's amazing love. He still love us till today. What about us? Let's live God back, now. We sing hymns, reflect on Bible and devotional, get up and be physical too. Bring your own coffee.
Click here to register
Tuesday Morning Bible Study & Prayer Group
Friendship Room
Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.
We are studying Corinthians 1 and 2.
Leader: Paula Willis
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Dorcas
Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.
Youth Zone (508)
If you enjoy knitting or crocheting or would love to learn, then join us for fun, fellowship, and an opportunity to bless city shelters, the Out of the Cold program, and other charities with your gifts and talents.
Leader: Lois Bishop
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Prayer Shawl Knitting Group
Tuesdays Monthly 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Friendship Room
For persons interested in knitting and crocheting Prayer Shawls.
Leader: Rhoda Hill
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Family Ministry Zoom Experiences
Online Only
Tuesdays
Youth Group experience Zoom Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Family Ministry experience Zoom Tuesday 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Leader: Heather Mackey
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YPBC Book Club
Online Only
Third Tuesday of each month from September to June (no December meeting)
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Are you a reader? Do you like to discuss books that you have read? Then this group is for you. Join us in our casual monthly get together to share your love of reading with like-minded individuals. While we primarily read fiction, we do have two non-fiction titles on our list for this coming year.
At each meeting every participant is given an opportunity to tell the group their thoughts on the book, their likes, and dislikes, and / or how the book has touched them. Discussion follows where we can all comment on different aspects of the story.
Leader: Denise Roeleveld
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Learn more about books we'll be sharing, download the Book Club Flyer.
• September 20, 2022 - Clementine: The Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill - By Sonia Purnell
• October 18, 2022 - I know Why the Caged Bird Sings - By Maya Angelou
• November 15, 2022 - The Deal of a Lifetime and Other Stories - By Frederik Backman
• January 17, 2023 - Where the Light Fell: A Memoir - By Philip Yancey
• February 21, 2023 - American Refugees: Turning to Canada for Freedom - By Rita Shelton Deverell
• March 21, 2023 - Fight Night - By Miriam Toews
• April 18, 2023 - Women of Holy Week: An Easter Journey in Nine Stories - By Paula Gooder
• May 16, 2023 - The Bluest Eye - By Toni Morrison
• June 20, 2023 - The Only Café - By Linden MacIntyre
Morning Brew
Wednesdays 7:00 a.m.
Friendship Room
We are continuing our study of Jerusalem: Cauldron of Conflict.
Leader: Stuart Campbell
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Singing Praises Life Group
Thursdays 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
With songs of praises awakening sleepy minds, souls and bodies.
We have:
7:00-8:00 p.m. Practice fellowship on every Thursday
6:30-7:30 pm Belmont Praise Worship on the 3rd Wednesday of each month
Leader: Mary Han
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Thursday Night Bible Study
Thursdays 7:30 p.m.
Online Only
Formerly called the Don Mills Bible Study.
We will be studying the Gospel of Mark.
Class will not be held: 09/22, 11/10, 01/12/23, 03/02, 03/23, 05/25, 06/08
Leader: John Speller
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Fridays 7:00 p.m.
In Person
Youth Zone (508)
For professionals in the city to meet God's people, grow together in His word, and take action to spread His good news.
Leader: Mary Han
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