We offer a 5-week Marriage Preparation course which is mandatory in order to get married in the Coptic Church. We also offer a Marriage Course that helps married couples stay firmly upon the foundation of Jesus Christ. SMSK also offers parenting courses and private Christian couples counselling. Couples @ SMSK A ministry of love, integration, and outreach. Welcome to Couples at SMSK. Whether you're in a committed relationship trending towards marriage, or parents of children, this page is help to you find the resources that are appropriate for the current stage of your romantic relationship. Engaged Congratulations! You've found the love of your life, and you're ready to take the next steps towards marriage. Here at SMSK, we offer a 5-week Marriage Preparation course, which is mandatory in order to get married in the Coptic Orthodox Church. Delve into engaging - no pun intended- discussions with your significant other, and enjoy an end-of-series ballroom dance lesson taught by a professional! For more information on how you can enroll in the Marriage Preparation course, please reach out to Niveen and Peter Fanous at relationships@smsk.ca Married Congratulations! You're bringing God's Kingdom here on earth with your spouse, through your own little church at home. To assist you in keeping your marriage firmly stayed upon the foundation of Jesus Christ, SMSK offers married couples the Marriage Course. This course is complementary to Marriage Preparation, and takes a deeper dive into the topics covered therein. For more information on how to enrol in the Marriage Course, please contact Mona & Eddie Gobran at relationships@smsk.ca In addition to the Marriage Course, SMSK also offers Christian Couples' Counselling. For more information on how you can enrol in Christian Couples' Counselling, please contact Fr. John Boutros at Frjohn@smsk.ca Parent Congratulations! You now have some children of your own, and you aim to raise them up with Christian values. In a world where parents are constantly inundated with contradicting information about child-rearing, we're here to help you tune out the noise. SMSK offers parenting courses with the aim of equipping you to raise your children with ancient wisdom that has withstood the test of time. For more information on how you can join a parenting course, please reach out to Mary Boutros at mary@smsk.ca We also have Parenting Life Groups, where you can meet other parents, and support one another as you embark on the one of the most important roles of your life. It takes a village. For more information on how you can join a parenting life group, please reach out to Mary Boutros at mary@smsk.ca

Watch the latest messages from Father John Boutros, priest and lead pastor at SMSK. Watch weekly broadcasts, Divine Liturgy and live discussions from the comfort of your home. Join us for online streaming and live coverage at the Church. Can't attend in person? No problem. Divine Liturgy Sunday 9am - 11am & Thursday 6am - 8am Vespers & Midnights Praises : Saturday 7pm Seeing Red Series: Sunday 11am Meet with us online through our live stream. WATCH NOW Watch Recent Talks by Fr. John Listen - How to Hear the Voice of the Holy Spirit Fr. John Boutros Join Fr. John @StMosesStKatherine Church as he walks us through how we can avoid missing the point by looking at the heart. WATCH Jesus, King of Our Hearts Peter Fanous Sir, we wish to see Jesus! Tune in as Peter Fanous shares with us how he sees Jesus in light of the Pascha readings of Palm Sunday! WATCH Arise, O Sleeper Fr. John Boutros Fr John breaks down how he always prays the Liturgy spiritually, even from when before he was a priest. WATCH

TIME WITH GOD Establishing a Habit of Connecting with God Do you wish you could hear from God? In our relationships with other people, we grow by being present and listening to each other. The same is true for our relationship with God. God desires a close relationship with each one of us. But we must choose to make time for him and to quiet the world around us to hear from him. We want to help you create a habit of spending consistent time with God. We’ve provided a short video with tips on connecting with God. We’ve also provided a way to access reading plans to get you started. Explore Plans The Bible for Grown-Ups 5-Day Reading Plan Many of us know some Bible stories, but very few of us know the story of the Bible. Do you know how the Bible came to be? Knowing the story of the Bible is as important as knowing what’s in the Bible because if you don’t know it, it’s easy to discount or dismiss the stories in the Bible. In this 5-day reading plan, Andy explores the story of how we got the Bible and how it sheds light and gives us insight into the stories in the Bible. Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith 6-Day Reading Plan Your faith in God matters to God. And he’s committed to growing it. Big. Imagine how differently you would respond to difficulties, temptations, and even good things if you knew with certainty that God was in all of it and was planning to leverage it for good. In this reading plan, Andy Stanley builds a biblical case for five things God uses to grow BIG faith. Better 4-Day Reading Plan Whether you are starting a new year, or you just want to make a change, these principles will help you have a better year than the last. Learn how to let go of what is hindering you and allow God to lead you to a better life. When, God? 7-Day Reading Plan Have you ever felt like God was inattentive, uncooperative, or late? In this 7-day reading plan, Andy Stanley shares stories from the New Testament about three different men who felt that God was not responding in their time of need. These stories teach us that we can walk through difficult times and know that God is still with us—he isn’t inattentive, he isn’t uncooperative, and he is never, ever late.

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Share life, faith, hope and Jesus at Alpha . Alpha is an 11-week course that creates a space, online or in person, where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about life, faith and Jesus. What is Alpha? Alpha is a way to inspire and equip churches to create a space where people from any background can encounter Jesus. The same Alpha content is run all over the world, by Christians of all traditions, and provides a common expression of faith. What does an Alpha Session look like? 1 Connection At each 2-2.5 hour session, there is a time of connection over refreshments and/or drinks, where possible. 2 Content The time of connection is followed by a talk on a subject central to the Christian faith. They explore the big issues of life and faith and unpack the basics of Christian belief, addressing questions like “Who is Jesus?”, “Why and how do I pray?” and “How does God guide us?” 3 Conversation After the talk, participants divide into pre-arranged small groups, in which they remain for the duration of the Alpha course. The groups provide participants with opportunity to discuss the talk in an environment where each person is free to ask or say whatever they wish. What topics does Alpha cover? Is there more to life than this? Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? How can I have faith? Why and how do I pray? Why and how do I read the Bible? How does God guide us? Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do? How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? How can I make the most of the rest of my life? How can I resist evil? Why and how should I tell others? Does God heal today? What about the Church? Join Us! Email us at info@smsk.ca

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Welcome to Transit, our ministry designed specifically for middle school students. Our goal is to create a community where every student knows they matter and belong. The road through middle school may be bumpy, but it doesn’t have to be lonely. MIDDLE SCHOOL An environment for every middle schooler YOU MATTER AND YOU BELONG. Inspiring students to discover a faith of their own Welcome to Transit, our ministry designed specifically for middle school students! We know the middle school years can be complicated. Students are growing up fast and need a place where they can learn how God sees them. Our goal is to create a community where every student knows they matter and belong. The road through middle school may be bumpy, but it doesn’t have to be lonely. New here? Everything we do centers around small groups. Register your student to join one of our groups. Groups are only available for local students. What's happening in Transit Take the next step: Baptism An opportunity to share what God has done Navigating mental health Parent and Leader Resources Transit gatherings Save the dates Be a difference maker Volunteers make Transit possible Explore ways to serve others and find resources for you. Here's how to start your journey. Middle School Student who have faith of their own Elementary School Preparing kids to take on high roads High School Positive influences and good friends

SMSK is a Coptic Orthodox ministry dedicated to the glorification of the Holy Trinity: God the Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit the Comforter. We are located at 557 Bathurst St, downtown Toronto. We are committed to spiritual growth, connection and humanitarian work through Christ. HOME I'M NEW WATCH ABOUT CALENDAR SERVICES EXPLORE DONATE CONTACT More Experience true freedom by cultivating your identity in Christ. Connect With Us Unable to attend? Watch from the comfort of your home. WATCH HERE Who Are We? St. Moses & St. Katherine Coptic Orthodox Church is part of the greater Coptic– also known as Egyptian– Orthodox Church, which was established by St. Mark, the apostle and gospel writer. SMSK was established in Downtown Toronto in 2011, with the mission of helping you wield the enduring power of an ancient faith while navigating a modern world. Button Sundays aren't only about worship — get 'fed' through our Sunday Series talks. Sunday Series Every week after liturgy, Father John shares a homily on a relevant, and timely spiritual topic over an 'agape' – also understood as "communal" – meal. Pre-School Middle School Elementary School High School Start your journey at SMSK: Join Us Sunday Experience the Divine Liturgy, participate in Coptic Orthodox worship, and enjoy a Sunday Series talk. Connect with Fr. John Book a confession appointment, a home blessing, or other spiritual service with Fr. John. Join a local 'village' Get together with other local congregants for casual outings and much-needed fellowship. Ready to change your life? Join us for an 11 week course. Find services aligned to your stage of life. Students Connect with post-secondary students and graduates. Young Adults Meet young professionals, like yourself. Committed Relationship Build community with other couples. Ready to change your life? Join us on Sunday! Get involved, or find helpful resources. Serve our community Helping hands are always needed, so explore available volunteer opportunities. Join one of our ministries Want to get involved in an impactful way? Commit to a ministry you find meaningful. Get support for life transitions Find out how to get connected with a mentor and get enrolled in "life resources," like marriage preparation Ready to change your life? Join us on Sunday! Anchor 1 SMSK — A ministry of love, outreach, and integration in the inner city of Toronto. Established in 2011, the Church of St. Moses & St. Katherine is a ministry dedicated to the glorification of the Holy Trinity: God the Father, His only begotten Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit the Comforter. This community was founded on three deep-seated values that we embrace every single day —culturally, spiritually, emotionally, rationally. They are: 1. A faithful community to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, hungry for spiritual growth and desiring to be a healing presence in the neighbourhood. 2. A worshipping community which offers praise, glory, honour, and reverence to God in all things, as is due to Him. 3. A multicultural community ministering to diverse members of the body of Christ, holding a myriad of ethnicities, languages, and lived experiences. Missionary in nature, our mission is to spread the Good News throughout Downtown Toronto. We do this by nurturing SMSK into a home for the 'unchurched,' and by channeling the love of God in service to our neighbours through humanitarian work. Follow us on our social media channels, and engage in compelling content throughout the day: Don’t miss a beat—discover upcoming events and add them to your calendar. Calendar CONNECT WITH US Stay informed. Stay Connected. Get notified of upcoming events, important announcements, and so much more when you sign up to receive communications from us. Email First Name Last Name Phone Select an option Metro Toronto Area Greater Toronto Area (GTA) What are you interested in? Message series, events, and general information Events and opportunities for parents Events and opportunities for single adults Events and opportunities for married couples Events and opportunities for young adults Marriage Preparation Course High School Ministry Middle School Ministry Kids' Ministry Subscribe Thanks for submitting! Location St Moses & St Katherine Coptic Orthodox Church 557 Bathurst Street Toronto M5S 2P8 Sundays 9:00 to 11:00 am Wednesdays 6:00 to 8:00 am

If you're looking to join a church community in downtown Toronto, you've come to the right place. If you're seeking to connect with God and other people seeking a spiritual path and meaningful connections - join us on Sundays for Divine Liturgy, or Saturdays for our our community dinners. We're glad you're here Let's help you plan a visit or take the best next step. Live in Toronto? Start Here Want to be part of our Global SMSK Family? Start Here