Announcements

THE DEACON NOMINATION COMMITTEE is now receiving nominations for the next deacon term (November 2026–October 2028). BCEC members may submit names to any committee member, with the support of five BCEC members and subject to the qualifications outlined in BCEC’s Constitution. The deadline is September 8, 2026.

The committee asks for your prayers as we seek the Lord’s guidance for the deacon nomination process. Please pray that the Lord will lead and provide the right people to serve His church. This year’s Deacon Nomination Committee includes Pastor Thomas Lee, Pastor Andy Su, Elder Chuk-Lam Yuen, Robert Huie, Billy Ng, and Ida Kwong.

BAPTISM is a ceremony where a Christian publicly declares his/her faith in obedience to Christ. Our next baptism will be on September 13, 2026. The application can be downloaded here. Application deadline is August 23, 2026.

TRY ALPHA Curious about life? about faith? about God? Alpha is a space to explore the Christian faith and discuss your questions with people who are just like you. There’s 12 Friday evening sessions and a Saturday 11/7 session. Each session has food, film, and a discussion where it’s an opportunity for you to say whatever you like in an informal, relaxed way. You can join in or say nothing at all; totally up to you. No matter what your background or belief, you’re all welcome. Starts Friday, 9/18 at 6:30pm, in Room 208 at Newton campus. For more info, contact Kevin Fong or Caroline Lee at alphabcec@gmail.com or visit https://alphausa.org.

GRIEFSHARE is a grief support group for those who have lost a loved one. We meet for thirteen weekly sessions exploring different topics related to our journey through grief. Our first meeting will be Tuesday, September 15 from 7-8:30pm in the Conference Room. We are currently open to volunteers who would like to support and join our ministry team. If you are interested and have questions, please contact Monique at griefshare@bcec.net.

Chinatown Campus

There are no campus specific updates at this time.

Newton Campus

There are no campus specific updates at this time.

UPDATE: The BCEC Vision Discernment process has completed Stage 4 (Look Ahead), which involved seeking clarity for God’s direction regarding BCEC’s goals over the next five years.

The Vision team has identified the top strategic areas which will be further developed over the next few months. Please pray for the leadership and staff as they further develop the strategies, and prepare for the communications to our congregation.

Please go to https://www.bcec.net/vision for more information on the Vision Discernment Process.

PRAYER: “Father, we commit our ways to You (Psalm 37:5), trusting You to bring Your plan to pass. Give the Vision team and our congregation confidence to walk forward in faith, knowing You have plans for welfare and not for evil, to give us a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Help us to rest in the mystery of Your ways, while standing firm on the stability of Your promises. May we trust You to bring Your purposes to pass, for Your Kingdom’s sake, and may our role be to trust and obey, not to strive or rust. Give us faith to trust You with the unknown, and joy in the journey as You unfold Your plan. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

DINING WITH THE DEACONS – 8/16 in Chinatown

The Board of Deacons (BOD) invites you to join them for a meal and learn more about them and the work they do. This is an opportunity to ask questions and partner with the BOD if you are interested in serving.

👉🏼 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/BCECDWD2026

SAFETY ALERT

Recently, several members of our church and their family members have been victims of robberies in the Chinatown area. In these incidents, suspects approached pedestrians in a vehicle, pretending to ask for directions or offer a gift before suddenly snatching their gold jewelry and driving away.

Please stay alert, keep a safe distance from unfamiliar vehicles, and use caution when approached by strangers. If you become the victim of a crime, call 911 immediately.

May the Lord watch over and protect our church family and community.

Chinatown Campus News

BCEC SPORTS: SUMMER SCRIMMAGES

Come stop by the JQUS gym between 1:00pm-2:30pm on Sundays during the month of August for various team sports! Our ministry volunteers will host and organize different activities each week. Open to anyone age 12 and up. No registration needed, drop in at any time to learn a new sport, exercise with others, or to come watch and hang out!

Activity schedule will be announced next week. For more information, please come to the Welcome Table after English service or contact communitysports@bcec.net.

Newton Campus News

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL

Dates: July 5–August 30, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM–12:15 PM

Updated Classroom Locations:

• Grades 4–5: Room 206
• PK–K: Youth Lounge (B06)
• Grades 1–3: Room 208

2026-2027 NEWTON CAMPUS SUNDAY CHILDREN’S MINISTRY INFORMATION

Jr. Worship (JRW) / Children Sunday School (CSS) School Year Registration

JWR/CSS starts the new school year for age 0 to 5th graders on 9/13/2026.

Parents/legal guardians must complete the registration for your children online via the link: http://go.bcec.net/newtonkids

Jr. Worship (JRW) Class Time and Location

Time: 9:15AM – 10:30AM

• Nursery: Basement – Nursery Room
• Preschool and Kindergarten: 2/F Room 205
• G1-3: 2/F Room 208
• G4-5: 2/F Room 206

*Students from preschool to 5th grade should first register in Room 208 on the 2nd floor

**There will be no CSS during Labor Day weekend on 9/6**

Children Sunday School (CSS) Class Time and Location

Time: 11:00AM – 12:15PM

• Nursery: Basement – Nursery Room
• Preschool and Kindergarten: Basement-Youth Lounge
• G1-3: 2/F Room 208
• G4-5: 2/F Room 206

***There will be no CSS during Labor Day weekend on 9/6***

Cross-Campus Group Updates

There are no cross-campus updates at this time.

Chinatown Campus Group Updates

Adult Small Groups (ASG) Interested in joining a small group? Check the link here to see what groups we have coming up this year. To learn more, please reach out to Minister Ryan So with any questions!

Adult Sunday School “Joshua (Part 1) Bible Annotation Study” 11:15am-12:30pm at 120 Shawmut in the MFR.  Email AdultSundaySchool@bcec.net to join mailing list & for zoom link.

Newton Campus Group Updates

Community groups We have a variety of groups that are open for people to join! For details on meeting times and locations, click here. Most groups are taking the summer off, but will start up again in the fall. Please contact Pastor Ken Liu if you have any questions.

Social Responsibility Ministry Events and Volunteer Opportunities

Boston Rescue Mission: Serving Meals (August 22)

The Social Responsibility Committee is looking for volunteers to serve food to folks at the Boston Rescue Mission during the lunchtime of every third Saturday in even-numbered months going forward. If you or your small group is interested in serving on August 22, please call or text Szechun Leung at 617-304-6562.

Chinatown Respite Care: Serving Neurodivergent Children (August 15)

Chinatown Respite Care (CRC) serves neurodivergent children every third Saturday at BCEC Chinatown, providing respite for their caregivers. For more information, email chinatown.respite@gmail.com.

BCEC (Both Campuses)

There are no combined campus opportunities at this time.

Chinatown Campus

Nursery Church nursery is a special place where our youngest members are loved, cared for, and prayed over—and we need your help to keep it thriving!

If you enjoy caring for children or want to support families, we would love for you to join our team. Volunteers serve on a rotating schedule during services at 9:15am and 11:15am, and no prior experience is required—just a caring heart and a willingness to serve.

If you’re interested, please contact Lorraine at lorraine.ho@bcec.net.

Sunday Service Teams are looking for volunteers to serve the Chinatown English congregation in its Sunday worship services. If you’re interested in joining the Worship Team, Tech Team, or Hospitality Team, please email enoch.liao@bcec.net.

Newton Campus

URGENT – SUNDAY LUNCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Even if you can only volunteer for one Sunday, your help would make a huge difference! Please contact Helena Fong as soon as possible to sign up. Thank you for helping us create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone!

BCEC offices are closed on the following dates:

2026 Dates

• September 7: Labor Day
  
• November 26: Thanksgiving Day
  
• December 25: Christmas Day