Newcomers Ministry

Are you a newcomer to Canada?

Welcome here!
Our newcomers ministry team supports individuals and families new to Canada with getting connected to community, english language classes, and practical supports for your transition to life in Canada.

Translation

We offer translation on Sunday mornings using the Wordly App! Wordly uses AI to translate the sermon messages into over 50 languages.

*Bring headphones to use with your mobile device to listen the translation in your language or read a text version live.

Community

Settling in a new country can be exciting, but also very difficult. We believe that you can’t do life alone and want to help you get connected with others in the community. Building relationships and learning from others can help your transition to Canada.

English Language Support

Soul Sanctuary hosts English conversation club and ESL classes every week to provide access to language opportunities for newcomers.

English Club

Tuesdays at 6pm-8pm
Multipurpose Room A, 2nd Floor
Soul Sanctuary, 2050 Chevrier Blvd.

What is English Club?

English Club is for adults wanting to improve their English speaking and listening skills in small conversation groups with other newcomers and native English speakers.

Conversation will include practical english language, Canadian culture, and life in Canada. All language levels and nationalities are welcome.

English Club is free to attend
Childcare is not provided

ESL Classes

Soul Sanctuary offers English language classes for adults whose first language is not English. Curriculum is used to teach vocabulary, grammer, pronunciation, spelling, and reading. Classes are offered at different language levels.

English Class for Ukrainians
Thursdays at 6:30pm
Elementary Level - Conference Room A, 2nd Floor

English Class for Ukrainians
Saturdays at 10:00am
Elementary Level - Conference Room A, 2nd Floor

English Class for Ukrainians
Sundays at 12:30pm
Elementary Level - Conference Room A, 2nd Floor

English Class for Chinese
Thursdays at 6:30pm
Advanced Level - Ministry Office B, 2nd Floor

English Class for Ukrainians
Saturdays at 12:00pm
Intermediate Level - Conference Room A, 2nd Floor

English Class for Ukrainians
Sundays at 12:30pm
Elementary Level - Conference Room B, 2nd Floor

*Childcare is only available for the ESL classes held on Sundays at 12:30pm. Participants will need to find alternative care for their children when attending the other classes.

Don’t see a class for you? Send us a request to be informed when new classes or additional class spots become available.


QUESTIONS? LET’S CONNECT.

Alexey Pankov

Newcomers Ministry Pastor

Email Alexey 

Tonia Pankov

Ministry Associate

Email Tonia