Weekly Wire for June 14, 2012

Upcoming Events at a Glance

June 16 Canadian National Conference – Various Locations

July 1-7 Canada West Youth Camp (11-21, Jr. High, Sr. High, Young Adult) Hills of Peace

July 1-7 Camp Mungai (10-11 yrs) combined with Camp Genesis (8-9 yrs) Samish Island

July 8-14 Family Reunion Hills of Peace

July 14-21 Family Reunion Samish Island

July 21–28 Spectacular Graceland University

July 22-28 Camp Kluane (girls 12-14 yrs) Samish Island

July 29-Aug 4 Camp Chimacum (boys 12-14 yrs) Samish Island

For more information on these events, scroll down or go to our website!

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New Summer Hours for Calgary

Summer hours are now in effect for the Calgary Congregation. Church will begin at 10am.

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Click here to see the new May 2012 edition of

What’s Up…In the CWM online

Printed copies of this Newsletter are in the mail!

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Click here to see our CWM Camping Guide with full descriptions of our camps, Guest Ministry, Camp Directors and Registrars.

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Canadian National Conference

June 16, 2012

For your information: follow this link for the answers to

General Questions and Answers about National Conference

To: All Canadian Members – Community of Christ

RE: Canadian National Video Conference – Saturday June 16, 2012

The Canadian officers of Community of Christ extend an invitation to you and your family as members of the church to participate in the Canadian National Video/Conference.

The instruction given to the church in recent revelation found in Doctrine and Covenants section 164 verse 7, speaks to a “worldwide prophetic church that must develop cultural awareness and sensitivity to distinguish between issues that should be addressed by the World Conference and those that are best resolved nationally or in other ways”. We find it appropriate to convene a national conference in Canada in respect to the federal bill C-38 of July 2005, granting same-sex couples the right to marry in Canada.

As a prophetic church, D & C 164 calls us to prayerful discernment concerning our understanding of the enduring principles and God’s Will. Two questions will be considered by this member conference, first is to determine the level of support for a change in policy to allow priesthood of Community of Christ to perform the sacrament of marriage for same-sex couples in Canada. The second question is to determine the level of support for a change in policy to allow for the sacrament of ordination of individuals in a same-sex marriage in Canada.

The 2012 conference will be historic. Any decisions of the conference will take the form of a recommendation and request for consideration by the First Presidency and Council of Twelve as a result of the dialogue and polling of the Canadian Members. As a member of Community of Christ, you are encouraged, to dialogue with others, to prayerfully discern and to participate with a desire to be led by the Spirit of God, the creator of us all. Conference information can be found at your local congregation, by calling your local Mission Centre and by visiting the website and following the tabs pertaining to the Canadian National Conference. www.communityofchrist.ca

This is a very exciting time in history for the Canadian Church. You are encouraged and welcomed to attend the conference. Save the date and participate.

We have included a list of all Canada West Mission sites and registrars below.

Click here for more information on the Conference and click here to view Apostle Susan Skoor’s informative videos. Let your voice be heard and “Get in on the conversation”

Canada West Mission sites

Vancouver including Chilliwack, Meadow Ridge, Victoria

Site Registrar - Madeline Goheen megoheen@shaw.ca

Edmonton
Site Registrar - Barbara Oldale boldale@hotmail.com

Calgary including Lethbridge
Site Registrar - Ted Navey tenavey@xplornet.com

Saskatoon including Paddockwood, Porcupine Plain, Prince Albert, Ribstone, Senlac
Site Registrar - Corleen McLean corleen.mclean@gmail.com

Regina
Site Registrar - Denise Esch ddesch@sasktel.net

Winnipeg
Site Registrar - Tracy Henry traybay665@hotmail.com

See Apostle Susan Skoor’s video Apples/Pears

“Get in on the conversation”

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

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Junior Camp 2012

Calling all 8-11 year olds...Get ready for Junior Camp 2012 at Hills of Peace, Sun July 15 - Thurs July 19.

Come and live "Life 2-gether" as we celebrate Jesus' birth, life, death and resurrection. We will have:

Christmas in July

an Easter "not egg" Hunt

a marketplace experience

and much more

To register, please call Corleen (Cori) McLean at 306-716-2784 or email corleen.mclean@gmail.com. Registration forms can be mailed to Cori at 1804 Adelaide Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7J 0J5.

Hills of Peace Campground has a "No Pets." policy. Help us by making arrangements for your pets to remain at home.

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June 2012 Keeping the church connected Jack and Jenn enter homes this month on Generosity Jars. Every child who receives offering envelopes will get a Generosity Jar kit in the mail. It is an excellent tool for helping kids make the connection between being disciples of Jesus and being good stewards of our resources. Jars for sharing, saving, and spending help create healthy patterns of money management that will serve children as they grow. To order a Generosity Jar for a child who does not receive offering envelopes, contact Customer and Member Services: 1-800-767-8181; sales@HeraldHouse.org. They are free while supplies last. Learn more in the June Herald and watch the Jack and Jenn videos at www.CofChrist.org/jackandjenn. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peace Colloquy registration is now open! Come to the 19th annual Peace Colloquy, “Peacemaking: Engaging Nuclear Questions,” October 26–28 at the Templein Independence, Missouri. We will explore nuclear questions, complexities involved in disarmament, and our role as a peacemaking church. Programming will explore the theme from perspectives for multiple ages. Watch www.CofChrist.org/peacecolloquy and the Herald for details. Register now online or by calling ext. 3077. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- President Stephen M. Veazey was among 76 leaders of nongovernmental organizations who signed a letter urging the U.S. to relinquish antipersonnel landmines and join the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. The letter was delivered to U.S. President Barrack Obama on April 18. In the letter, leaders said, “A decision to join the Mine Ban Treaty would vividly demonstrate your commitment to multilateralism, to global humanitarian endeavors, and to the protection of civilians from the ravages of war.” The letter was coordinated through the United States Campaign to Ban Landmines (USCBL), the U.S. affiliate of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. Read the letter at www.CofChrist.org/news/2012/may/mineban.asp.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join in prayer to support national conferences. All are invited to join in prayer at the Temple in Independence, Missouri, and wherever you are around the world, for the Australia and Canada National Conferences. Friday, June 1 from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. we will pray for the June 2 Australia National Conference. Friday, June 15 from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. we will pray for the June 16 Canada National Conference. In the Temple Sanctuary, candles will be lit to represent prayerful support for leadership and conference participants, and for the presence and influence of the Holy Spirit. For the outline of the prayer vigil service, visit www.CofChrist.org/AustraliaConf/vigilservice.asp. Read more about the conferences in the May Herald, and at www.CofChrist.org/AustraliaConfand www.CofChrist.org/CanadaConf. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You are helping feed hungry families in Dominican Republic through your contributions to Abolish Poverty, End Suffering. In early May, Dominican Republic Mission Center Financial Officer Angela Ramirez reported that prolonged rains had covered the entire country, and many families were in need of food. See more at www.CofChrist.org/news/2012/may/DomRepublic.asp. An Abolish Poverty, End Suffering grant of US$4,500 is helping alleviate the hunger of those in the most-dire situations. You can give to the Mission Initiatives at www.CofChrist.org/give/contribute/. Because of your ongoing generosity, Community of Christ is able to respond as a worldwide church to this crisis in the Dominican Republic. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be prepared for camping season by reviewing youth camp policies and procedures from Legal Services at www.CofChrist.org/legal/ChildProtection. Please be especially attentive to: registering everyone who will work with children and youth as Community of Christ youth workers, the Camp Staff Age Policy, and Privacy Code of Conduct. Also visit the Risk Management page at www.CofChrist.org/risk/camping.asp. We wish you all great camp experiences, filled with the Spirit and lots of special memories! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Herald commentary series on signal communities continues with “Signal Communities…Make Responsible Choices,” by Apostle Stassi Cramm. She tells how a signal community that modeled wise stewardship and Responsible Choices blessed her and her husband when they were a young couple. See the series at www.CofChrist.org/signalcommunities and get articles delivered free to your e-mail by signing up at www.CofChrist.org/subscribe.asp. Send your comments to Herald@CofChrist.org, and we may print them in the magazine. To subscribe to the Herald, visit www.HeraldHouse.org or contact subscriptions@HeraldHouse.org or 1-800-767-8181. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Mission Initiative interview series with President Steve Veazey continues in the Herald with “Pursue Peace on Earth” in June/. See the entire video series on the web by clicking on “Veazey-Booth Interview Series” at www.CofChrist.org/mission. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community of Christ Seminary is rolling out new curriculum this fall for its master of arts in religion (MAR) program. Each course may be taken by degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students for three semester hours of graduate credit or for 4.2 CEUs. The new plan requires completion of the 10 following three-hour courses: Christian Theology; Introduction to the Hebrew Bible; New Testament I, and II; History of Christian Thought I, and II; Community of Christ I: 1820–1914, and II 1914–present; History-Scripture-Theology; Contemporary Culture and Theologies; Ministry Practicum. Interested in earning an MAR degree or taking a few courses for enrichment? Call Judy Luffman at (816) 423-4676 for more information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A big thank you to those who have signed up to get the 10-Minute News Report electronically. Pastors, seventy, and field specialists in Canada and the USA who currently receive this newsletter through postal mail but have an e-mail address, please sign up for the e-subscription to discontinue your postal copy. We help uphold the Sacredness of Creation by saving paper, printing, and postage. Anyone can get a free e-subscription to the 10-Minute News Report at www.CofChrist.org/subscribe.asp. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Pastors and Leaders Field Guide at www.CofChrist.org/leaders includes a section on “Responding to the Call.” Explore articles on Pastoring Basics, The Congregation Embodies Christ’s Mission, and What Mission Means—plus so much more! This guide is designed to help pastors and congregational leaders “live into” shared practices of Christian discipleship that create a congregational culture shaped by the mission of Jesus Christ, engage the gifts of all ages in mission, and carry out the basic elements of organization and administration required for a well-functioning congregation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Children’s Peace Pavilion is looking for supportive people who will volunteer for a short-term project or an occasional task such as reviewing curriculum, painting a mural, or repairing an exhibit. If you are available to generously share your talents please join the Children’s Peace Pavilion FRIENDS by contacting Dr. Rebecca Newcom Belcher at rbelcher@kidpeace.org or (816) 521-3033.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Register now for MEADS (Ministerial Education and Discipleship Studies)! August 6–10 courses at Community of Christ Temple in Independence, Missouri, are: Spiritual Formation with Bruce Crockett, 8:30 a.m.–noon; and Mission and Evangelism with Karin Peter, 1:30–5:00 p.m. Cost is $88 per class, or $175 for both. Also offered is Young Adult Ministries with Erica Blevins Nye, 1:30–5:00 p.m. for $35. This course is for Temple School credit and does not go toward MEADS certification. For more information and course syllabi, visit www.CofChrist.org/meads/schedule.asp. To register contact Michelle Booth at mbooth@CofChrist.org or ext. 1459. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Young adults are invited to a spirituality retreat at the Kirtland Temple and Spiritual Formation CenterinKirtland, Ohio, November 2–4. Young adults (ages 18–35) in the USA and Canada are invited to explore the theme, “Stop for Directions.” The weekend will include deepening our spiritual practices of discernment and gratitude, tours of Kirtland Temple, outdoor exploration, intimate worship, and more. Come grow closer with young adult friends from around the church. We encourage young adult groups to come in lieu of your local fall retreat. Childcare will be provided. Visit www.YA-CofChrist.org/events for more information and registration. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Tadatoshi Akiba will be honored with the Community of Christ International Peace Award for his dedication to the elimination of nuclear weapons. The award ceremony will open the Peace Colloquy on October 26. The Colloquy theme, “Peacemaking: Engaging Nuclear Questions,” honors Akiba’s life’s work of promoting peace with the vision of a world free of nuclear weapons. For more information about Dr. Akiba see the May Herald. The award ceremony will be webcast live at /g from the Temple in Independence, Missouri. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Plan ahead with June’s Daily Prayer for Peace schedule. To submit aprayer, view the 2012 country prayer schedule, read articles, view guidelines, or go over samples visit www.CofChrist.org/prayerpeace/. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Study and reflect in preparation for World Conference 2013 with the new book, Christ’s Mission Is Our Mission by Peter A. Judd. The First Presidency asks the church to prayerfully study the text individually and in groups so we can approach Conference spiritually prepared and focused on the mission of Jesus Christ. Each of the six chapters includes study questions and reflection activities, making it ideal for adult church school classes, small group study, and personal reflection. Christ’s Mission Is Our Mission (ISBN: 9780830915194) is available for $11.95 from Herald House: www.HeraldHouse.org; 1-800-767-8181; (816) 521-3015. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How does your congregation support the mission initiatives? How do you Invite People to Christ; Abolish Poverty, End Suffering; Pursue Peace on Earth; Develop Disciples to Serve; and Experience Congregations in Mission? All five are needed to be true to the whole mission of Jesus Christ. Please send photos and stories to Herald@CofChrist.org. Share good news with sisters and brothers who may read your story in the Herald and be inspired. ----------------------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING EVENTS June 2: Australia National Conference June 11–15: Community of Christ Seminary focus session June 16: Canada National Conference July 4: International Headquarters offices closed—Independence Day (USA) July 22–28: SPECTACULAR August 6–10: Ministerial Education and Discipleship Studies (MEADS) August 17–19: Congregational Support Ministry Training August 24–25: Health and Spirituality Workshop Daily Prayer for Peace A brief worship service is held daily at 1:00 p.m. central time at the Temple. Join us in prayer from wherever you are. For details and the text of each day’s prayer, visit www.CofChrist.org/prayerpeace/. Contribution Update

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2012 Camping/Event Calendar

June 16 Canadian National Conference

July 1-7 Canada West Youth Camp (11-21, Jr. High, Sr. High, Young Adult) Hills of Peace

July 1-7 Camp Mungai (10-11 yrs) and Camp Genesis 8 and 9 yrs Samish Island

July 8-14 Family Reunion Hills of Peace

July 14-21 Family Reunion Samish Island

July 21–28 Spectacular Graceland University

July 22-28 Camp Kluane (girls 12-14 yrs) Samish Island

July 29-Aug 4 Camp Chimacum (boys 12-14 yrs) Samish Island

August 10-12 Young Family Weekend Hills of Peace

August 5-11 Camp Kimtah (15-18 yrs) Samish Island

August 12-18 Singles’ Reunion Samish Island

Aug 31-Sept 2 Canada West Mission Conference Regina, SK

September 28-30 Men’s Retreat Hills of Peace

September 28-30 Singles’ Retreat Samish Island

October 12-14 Young Adult Retreat Samish Island

October 12-14 Women's Retreat Chilliwack

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Canadian National Conference

Saturday June 16th

Let your Voice Be heard!