Upcoming Events at a Glance
April 24-28 Fine Arts Retreat Samish Island
Apr 29-May 3 Samish Island Work Week
May 4-5 Ribstone Enrichment Weekend
May 12-13 Hills of Peace Camp Opening
May 24-26 Arts on the Lake Hills of Peace
May 25-27 Singles Retreat Samish Island
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Congregational Outreach Specialist – BC
It is with great pleasure that we announce the addition of Debra Donohue to the Canada West Mission staff as the newly hired Congregational Outreach Program specialist. The Congregational Outreach Program specialist is one who provides support to pastors and congregational leadership teams in British Columbia to empower congregational outreach programming. They assist congregations in establishing and reaching goals aligned with the Mission Initiatives. They also focus on outreach ministry in response to specific needs of the wider mission. The goal of this position is to assist in planning 2 events per year per BC congregation.
The position officially begins April 1st, 2013. Welcome Debra!
Greg Goheen
Canada West Mission President
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We’re now accepting submissions for
“What’s Up…In the CWM”
Spring 2013 issue
Do you have a great story to tell? Would you like to share your experience at a CWM Retreat, Event or Activity? Has your congregation done something we should know about? Send your submission to debra@communityofchrist.ca or call 1-877-411-2632
And don’t forget to send lots of photos!
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Job Opening – Canada West Mission
Camping and Retreat Specialist
extended to April 20, 2013
General
Camping and Retreat Program Specialist is one who provides leadership and support to leaders to create and sustain vibrant camping and retreat experiences. Through camps and retreats they assist in establishing and reaching goals aligned with the Mission Initiatives. With development and invitation being a focus of this position the ministry will attend to specific needs of the wider mission. The goal of this position is to create and organize a sustainable, vibrant camping and retreat program in Canada West Mission. This has potential to be a four year position.
Full job description here – Camping and Retreat Specialist
The successful candidate will be willing to reside in Alberta or Saskatoon to be near Hills of Peace Campground. Please submit all applications to Greg Goheen, Canada West Mission President by April 20, 2013
Box 88, Edgerton, AB, T0B-1K0, Canada
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Fine Arts Retreat – Samish Island
April 24-28
Samish Island Fine Arts Retreat – By Donation
Director: Nan Sargeant, nsargeant@comcast.net 425-432-5124
Deadline for registration: April 15th
Classes Confirmed Below, More in the works!
Writing A First Novel with Deb Lund again!
Creative writing
Intro to Recording Studio (We will have an actual recording studio set up so you can actually record something to take home)
Wooden paddle carving, Inuit style with Roy Baggerly
Brass band??? Hope we can get all our guys back this year!
"Seeing Through New Eyes" Acrylic Painting with Anne Howley joining us again!
Intro to the Theatre
Beginning and Intermediate Guitar
Movement and Creativity-Fanovitch is back!!!
African drum circle and story telling
Bronze sculpture exhibition-artist from Eugene OR is sharing with us this year, Paul Gillam
Singer and Performer, Karl Olsen, from the Brothers Four folk ensemble will join us!
Kids art classes: kite making, hanging "fruits", moveable art, painting with golf balls
Free play area for kids: puppet stage, Plan City layout, craft table and much more!
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Live at Hills of Peace!
Caretaker Job Opportunity
May 1, 2013
The Caretaker of the Hills of Peace Campground is responsible for maintaining the grounds, buildings, and services of the Hills of Peace Campground in a safe and attractive condition for the benefit of all users. For a complete list of duties, go to Caretaker Job Opportunity. Accommodations, utilities and a small remuneration are included.
Please send your application to Courtney Znak at courtneynhaley@hotmail.com
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Head Cook and Assistant Cooks for HOP
Temporary Positions June 29 to July 16, 2013
One Head cook and 2 assistant cooks are required for 17 days at Hills of Peace Campground in Alberta. There is the possibility of additional days added to this and the opportunity to cook for one or two weekend retreats. Your own transportation is ideal but for the right candidate(s) other arrangements could be made. Please forward your application to Courtney Znak, HOP Board Director at courtneynhaley@hotmail.com or mail to Box 143 Hughenden, Alberta, Canada T0B-2E0
Click here for Job Description and more
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July 20-27, 2013
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Summer Volunteer(s) Needed - Samish Campground
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Samish Campground located in the NW corner of Washington State is seeking an individual or couple with an RV to serve as grounds and maintenance volunteers during May through August, 2013. The position entails mowing and maintenance of the
grounds, some handyman work and stocking shelves when food orders arrive, etc. An RV site with full hookups will be provided. Telephone and wireless Internet are
available in dining hall. Meals are provided during camps ( approximately 85%
of this time).
Application Form and Proforma Employment Agreement including Job Description are available by contacting Glen Fishel, Board President, at (360) 757-4559 or by e-mail at glen.mar@comcast.net or, if he is not available, Donald Brady, Camp Manager at (360) 766-8125 or by e-mail at samishislandcamp@gmail.com.
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World Conference and U.S. National Conference
This month is our World Conference and the U.S. National Conference. I will be in Independence Missouri for both of these events. This provides us with an opportunity to re connect or get acquainted. It is also an excellent time to meet privately to discuss estate planning as it applies to your unique situation.
You can contact me by phone toll free at 1-800-884-7526 ext. 5 to set up an appointment now (preferred) or when you are there. You can also drop by our booth in the Lower Assembly Room of the Auditorium or the Estate and Gift Planning office on second floor of the Temple.
Lets take advantage of this opportunity to get together in person to explore the possibilities for you and your family.
Kenneth J. McGowan, BA, STI, MTI, PFP, FMA, CFP ®, CEP ®, MCEP ®
Specialist, Estate & Gift Planning
Ph. 800-884-7526 or 519-265-5349
Fax 519-822-1236
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Help Strengthen Canadian Field Peace/Justice Efforts !
Part of the church’s calling is to address the Canadian-specific issues that swirl around us. Rather than feel overwhelmed, the Canadian Peace/Justice Committee wants us all to feel anchored and energized as we join others in addressing these issues. We have created subcommittees and are looking for people drawn to help the Canadian Field in the following areas:
- Does “Attawapiskat” bother you? Does #IdleNoMore either perplex you or give you hope? Then consider joining our subcommittee on First Nations issues as we seek the Spirit’s wisdom that will free us all from the legacy of that troubled past.
- More prisons. Justice that doesn’t seem just. Where is “restorative justice”? If any of this concerns you, consider joining the subcommittee on our Justice System;
- The stigma – “Depression”, “Bipolar”, “ADHD” – the list goes on. Consider helping to remove the marginalization felt by people with Mental Health issues by joining our Mental Health subcommittee. We are all God’s children and thus are all due the accompanying sense of full dignity and self-respect;
- Human Trafficking in Canada? YES. Crushed dreams. Scarred bodies. Perhaps within a block of where you worship. If this troubles you, consider joining our Human Trafficking subcommittee.
- Canadian Aid misapplied; tied to Canada’s advantage. Consider joining our Foreign Aid / International Development subcommittee if you want to help ensure that Canadian efforts to address international poverty and relief is properly anchored and directed.
Here is a list of some other areas where we would cherish your help:
- Immigration / Refugee Assistance;
- Environmental Concerns, from GMOs to climate change;
- Military / Peacekeeping;
- Inter-Religious Relations;
- Others? Child Poverty, etc. – let us know your area of concern.
Feel God’s Spirit calling you to any of the above issues? Then please contact a committee member, listed below. Don’t put it off. As a church committed to the pursuit of peace, there are many ways that we, under God’s Good Spirit, can join with others to help further God’s desire for true shalom for all!
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
| Betty Williams | Canada West | |
| Caitlin Ball | Canada West | |
| Don McLeod | Canada West | |
| Rod Downing | Chair | 604-535-6550 |
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What’s Up…In the CWM Christmas in Review
Click here to see our Christmas in Review online only.
Read articles and see photos of your sister congregations experiencing the Christmas season!
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2013 Camping/Event Calendar
April 24-28 Fine Arts Retreat Samish Island
Apr 29-May 3 Samish Island Work Week
May 4-5 Ribstone Enrichment Weekend
May 12-13 Hills of Peace Camp Opening
May 24-26 Arts on the Lake Hills of Peace
May 25-27 Singles Retreat Samish Island
May 31-June 2 Camp Genesis (8-9 yrs) Samish Island
May 31-June 2 Adult Spiritual Retreat Hills of Peace
June 7-9 College Age Young Adult Retreat Hills of Peace
Jun-08 Samish Island Work Day
June 8-14 Adult Reunion Samish Island
July 1-6 Canada West Youth Camp
June 30-July 6 Camp Mungai (10-11 yrs) Samish Island
July 6-12 Family Reunion Hills of Peace
July 12-16 Junior Camp (8-11 yrs) Hills of Peace
July 13-20 Family Reunion Samish Island
July 20-27 Spectacular Graceland University
July 22-28 Camp Planning Retreat - Hills of Peace
July 21-27 Camp Kluane (girls 12-14 yrs) Samish Island
July 28-Aug 3 Camp Chimacum (boys 12-14 yrs) Samish Island
August 9-11 Young Family Weekend Hills of Peace
August 4-10 Camp Kimtah (15-18 yrs) Samish Island
August 11-17 Singles’ Reunion Samish Island- Cancelled
Aug 30-Sept 1 Canada West Mission Conference Edmonton AB
September 27-29 Men’s Retreat Hills of Peace
September 27-29 Singles’ Retreat Samish Island
October 4-6 Young Adult Retreat Samish Island
October 4-6 Women’s Retreat Chilliwack
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In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.
~Margaret Atwood~
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