Kickoff Sunday

Fall Kickoff & Tailgate Party!
Sunday, Sept. 7 | 10AM–2PM

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon with:
🔥 Free BBQ
🎈 Inflatables & Games
🎉 Fun for All Ages!

Wear your favourite team jersey or hat. Bring your game face & invite your friends — it’s going to be a blast! Let’s kick off fall TOGETHER 🍂

We’re also looking for volunteers to help make our kickoff Sunday awesome! Please fill out this form to get started.


Special Events

Also happening on September 7:

  • Move Up Sunday: Kids will move up to their next grade level for Kids Church. For infants and toddlers, drop-off begins at 9:45am. For preschoolers to Grade 6 students, drop-off happens during the announcements in the morning service.
  • Grandparent’s Day: Celebrating all the Grandma’s and Grandpa’s today! Place a special sticker on your shirt at the entrances!
  • Name Badge Sunday: Today is a great day to learn a new name! Write your name on a badge when you arrive and introduce yourself to someone new!
  • Ministry Info + Life Groups: Join a Life Group or Connection Group this year! View our active groups here: https://gtsudbury.churchcenter.com/groups

Weekly Programs

Check out everything that’s happening this fall at GTC!

Kids

  • Choir: Weekly practices to sing on stage in December will be on Tuesdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm starting on Sept. 9. Busing available in select locations!
  • Playgroup: Join us on Wednesday mornings from 10am-noon starting on Sept. 10. This group is designed for families with preschool children. This is a time of fellowship, and a time for children to play together. The highlight of our morning is circle time at 11:30am where we sings songs, hear stories, and learn about the world around us.

Students

  • Jr. High (Grades 6-8): Tuesday evenings at 6pm launching September 9! Busing available in select locations. To submit a request for busing, please contact Pastor Andrew (andrew [at] gtsudbury [dot] ca). We’re also looking for volunteers to help ride the bus!
  • Sr. High (Grades 9-12): Friday evenings at 7pm starting on September 12.
  • Young Adults: All post-secondary students and young professionals are invited to join our group after church on Sundays for food, fellowship and Bible Study!

Adults

  • Men’s Ministry: Men are invited to our monthly events! Our 2025-2026 season is kicking off on Saturday, August 23 at 6pm!
  • Men’s Basketball: Men, join us for a fun game of basketball weekly every Monday evening at 8pm starting on September 15.
  • Women’s Ministry: All ladies are welcome to join us the first Friday of every month, starting Oct. 3 at 7pm.
  • Life Groups: Join a small group and connect with others this season!
  • Prayer for Families: Saturdays from 10am-11am starting on September 13.
  • GriefShare: A weekly support group for those grieving on Tuesdays starting Sept. 9 at 6:30pm.

Older Adults

  • JOY (50+) Group: Join us for regular events throughout the year with our kickoff on Wednesday, September 10 at 1:30pm. We’ll be watching the movie, The Forge, in the Upper Chapel.
  • JOYful Bible Study: A Bible Study for our seniors on every other Wednesday at 1:30pm starting Sept. 17.

New to Glad Tidings?

  • Sweet N’ Greet: If you’re new to GTC, join us on Sept. 14 for some treats after the service. We’d love to meet you!

Connect With Us!

To join a group online, visit our Groups Page on Church Center.

To join our team of amazing volunteers, fill out this form to get started!

For a list of helpful links like sermon notes, weekly news bulletin, signing up for baptism, or so much more, visit: gtsudbury.ca/connect.

We’d love to hear from you! Click here to contact a staff member or send us an email at hello [at] gtsudbury [dot] ca.

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Have a blessed fall season!