
The 1960s - The birthrate continued to be high and the Sunday School kept growing. An active couples group and the leadership of the charter Nisei members was an important part of our church life. Mid-week groups like Explorers, CGIT, Tyros, Sigma-C, CJs flourished. The "youth", as they were called wanted to be heard. The church, located in downtown Toronto, purchased a manse in the suburb of Don Mills. This reflected the geographic diversity of the congregation. People were travelling may miles to church rather than attending a local congregation. The manse's location, close to major highways, was purposely chosen to minimize the distance that the minister travelled when visiting church members spread throughout the region.
The close ties that were very evident between Niseis were being learned by Sanseis who were now growing up together in the church.
Events like the church picnic in June, the May concert, Mother's Day tea, worldwide communion, Christmas turkey dinner, Married Couples Club dance, bowling night and other events, established themselves as memorable and long-lasting traditions.

