MacNeill Baptist Church
News and Notes
Church Moderator: Sonia Rogers
Minister of Worship and Pastoral Care: The Rev. Dr. Susan St John
Director of Music: Monica Admiral
Custodian: Sandy Palin
Associate Ministers in Spiritual Care: Garry Blinch, Robert Bond, Claire Gosselin, David Jones, Felida Toledo
Pastoral Care: When you would like someone to pray with, to request a pastoral visit, or to publish a prayer request please contact
Susan St John at 905-512-9897 or sstjohn.macneill@gmail.com
Pastoral Care Team: Heather Hobbs, David Jones, Bruce Papky, Feli Toledo and Beverly Woods.
Your continued financial support of our congregation is appreciated. Donations can be mailed to the church, or made through e-transfer at donations@macneillbaptist.ca, or from the Donate Now link our website. Thank you for your continued generosity.
The newly printed MacNeill Directory 2026 is available in the narthex.
ALERT ! ALERT ! ALERT ! Congregational Consultation Sunday Oct 18
As we continue to consider the future of our church, our property, and our role in the community, you are invited to an important Congregational Consultation on Sunday October18th, immediately following the service. We will spend approximately two hours together, so best plan on bringing a bag lunch.
This is first and foremost a time to listen. We want to hear from the congregation about what you value most about MacNeill, your hopes and concerns for the future, and the priorities you believe should guide decisions about our property.
Relèven will facilitate our time together, helping us explore questions around our mission, our building and land, the needs of our neighbourhood, and what might be possible for the future. No decisions are being made at this consultation. Rather, the goal is to ensure that the congregation’s voice helps shape the work ahead and provides greater clarity around our priorities, values, and what we are—or are not—willing to change.
Your voice is important to this process, and we hope you’ll join us.
Sunday October 18th
Immediately following worship
Approximately two hours
We look forward to listening, imagining, and discerning together.
Women of MacNeill– Saturday Oct 17 at 2:30 pm
This will be our Thanksgiving meeting. Sandy will lead the program. Participants are invited to bring a Grace or Poem that is in keeping with the season. Please join us in the parlour for spiritual reflection followed by tea and conversation. For details see Ruby or Trish
Help Needed: The Gathering of Baptists: October 24, 2026
MacNeill is the host congregation for the upcoming Fall Gathering, a day-long event. We are seeking your help as follows:-
- Setting up the Hall (with tables, for eating) on Friday evening.
- Provision of coffee/tea upon morning arrival; provision of a “coffee break” (with muffins) mid-morning, beverages for lunch, provision of a “coffee/tea break” midafternoon.
- Kitchen cleanup, ‘as we go’, but also following the event.
If you are able to help in any way please let Garth, Heather or any one of the Deacons know.
Gathering of Baptists Fall Meeting- Saturday October 24
The Fall meeting of The Gathering of Baptists will take place at MacNeill. The Focus: ‘to faithfully evolve’ as the Church. Everyone is encouraged to register and attend. Congregational volunteers will be needed to serve as hosts and helpers on that day.
MacNeill’s 96th Anniversary- Sunday October 25
The Rev. Dr. Brian Henderson, Executive Director of AWAB, will be our guest preacher.
MacNeill Council Meeting Date– Please take note.
Council: Nov 25.
