Weekly Wire for December 15, 2011

Due to technical problems there was no Video Teaser this week.  You’ll enjoy it that much more next week!

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Photos from the “Invitational Retreat” held in late November in Cochrane, AB. 

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The Fall 2011 publication of

"What’s Up…in the CWM” is online

and in the Mail!

I would encourage all of you who have access to the internet to view “What’s Up…in the CWM” online, and those of you who attend church regularly to read one of the copies and leave it or bring it back for the next person. Unless of course there is a photo of you, your child or another family member in the newsletter. Then by all means take it home and save it!

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Photojournalists needed!

In January we’ll be publishing an online only edition of “What’s Up…in the CWM”. We’ll review Christmases in the CWM and we need you to volunteer to take photos of your congregation’s events. Talk to your pastor today and make sure your congregation is represented.

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We’re having a Canadian National Conference on June 16^th 2012!

Find out about the topics that will be discussed, get the tools to help you with your decision making process and find out which satellite location is nearest you. Apostle Susan Skoor will present you with a new thought each month until the conference begins so you can make informed decisions and make your voice heard.

See Apostle Susan Skoor’s new video ‘Facilitators’

The videos will be available in both .MP4 and .flv formats. You may have to wait a moment for the videos to load.

“Get in on the conversation”

Follow us on Facebook at Community of Christ – Canadian National Conference

and Twitter at cofccnc

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Generosity Stories---Share Your Feedback The Integrated Communications team will transition into managing the online “Generosity Stories” resource on February 1, 2012. The webpage, www.CofChrist.org/GenerosityStories, will still exist, but be refreshed and redesigned to provide new content. In order to assist worship planners, CFO’s, pastors and others craft creative offertories that are directly linked to mission, we need your feedback. Please take this short survey and help us reshape this resource! __________________________________________ New President and CEO for Outreach International On December 5, the Board of Directors of Outreach International announced the appointment of Kevin Prine, PhD, as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prine assumes his new role on January 1, 2012. “Kevin is a superb leader and a gifted communicator; he brings extraordinary energy, intellect and compassion to the mission of Outreach International,” said Harry Ashenhurst, chairman of the board of directors. Community of Christ is pleased to extend our welcome to Kevin Prine. We look forward to continued partnership with Outreach International as we all work together to abolish poverty and end suffering. The entire news release from Outreach International can be found at www.outreach-international.org/articles/news-release-12-05-11.html. __________________________________________ Witness the Word Survey Closes December 31 If you haven't had a change, please take a few minutes and share your feedback about Witness the Word, the quarterly video series featuring some of the most sought-after preachers in Community of Christ. We are using this survey to determine if this project is meeting the needs of our congregations. Thank you for your help is continuing to shape and improve these resources! __________________________________________ New Community of Christ Hymnal on Horizon Listen to the music of a new Advent hymn that will be featured in the new Community of Christ Hymnal. The words and music to "Come and Bring Light" were written by Kevin Kell and the hymn is performed by the Center Place Singers.  In anticipation of the new hymnal's availability in 2013, several "Joyful Noise" workshops will be held around the USA in 2012. The first one will be held at the Temple, February 11-12, 2012. Come and familiarize yourself with the new hymnal's musical styles, worship planning techniques, theological content, topics, and more. Visit www.CofChrist.org/hymnal to hear the Advent Hymn and get more workshop information. Christ's Mission...Our Mission Christ’s mission is our mission. From this point forward, all ministries, personnel, and resources of the World Church will be focused on the whole mission of Jesus Christ. Christ’s mission is clearly articulated in five, life-changing, church-changing, and world-changing mission initiatives. For more information about these mission initiatives, please visit www.CofChrist.org/Mission. Connect Online Make Community of Christ part of your online network through our home page links to Facebook, Twitter, and Linked In. What's New See all new items posted on the Community of Christ website. You are receiving this email because you subscribed at our website - www.CofChrist.org. Please send feedback about this e-mail to Communications@CofChrist.org. Update your profile to change your subscription options. Forward this email to a friend Our mailing address is: Community of Christ International Headquarters 1001 West Walnut Independence, MO 64050 Our telephone: 816.521.3042 Copyright (C) 2007 Community of Christ International Headquarters All rights reserved.