Weekly Wire for June 13, 2013

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Upcoming Events at a Glance

June 30-July 6 Camp Mungai (10-11 yrs) Samish Island

July 1-6 Canada West Youth Camp Hills of Peace

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 21-27 Camp Kluane (girls 12-14 yrs) Samish Island

July 28-Aug 3 Camp Chimacum (boys 12-14 yrs) Samish Island

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Camping and Retreat Specialist

It is with great pleasure that we announce the addition Lisa Neudorf to the Canada West Mission staff as the newly hired Camping and Retreat Program Specialist. The 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 the ministry will attend to specific needs of the wider mission. 

The position officially begins mid-July 2013. Welcome Lisa!

Greg Goheen, Canada West Mission President

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Junior Camp at Hills of Peace!

 

For 8-12 year olds

Registration Deadline is June 28th

corleen.mclean@gmail.com or 306-716-2784

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Calgary Pastor Ken Moor Retires

Our pastor has retired!! Congratulations Ken. 

We were happy to present Ken with a prayer shawl and then we had cake and coffee after the service. 

Enjoy your retirement, Ken.

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June Birthday’s in Victoria

Betty Gurney, John Canty, Sally Glasier and Ernie Lyle

Happy Birthday to you!

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Get God 2013/14

New Year – New Program

Follow the link above to get all the details!

  Application forms, information and more for the 2013/14 season can be found at

Get God 2013/14

Be sure to encourage all youth 16-21 years old to apply and stay tuned for details of our Get God trip to Camp Lokahi Family Reunion in Hawaii!

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What’s Up…In the CWM, May 2013

is now available online. 

Copies will also be available at church.

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Dear Sisters and Brothers:

 

You will find below the link to a number of documents that have been created to assist with understanding the Interim Policy Changes for Canada regarding 1) Ordination of Priesthood of Same-Sex/Gender Orientation and 2) Authorizing and Officiating at Same-Sex/Gender Marriages.

 

The Interim Policies will be implemented in Canada only, June 1, 2013.

 

You will find the following documents at this link Interim Policy

-          Canada Cover Letter from the Apostle

-          Final Edited Canada Same-Gender Policies

-          Interim Policies Canada Q&A

-          Faithful Disagreement

 

Please review all documents, particularly the Interim Policy changes. If you have questions regarding the implementation please contact me.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Gregory R. Goheen, Bishop

CWM President & Financial Officer

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Register today for summer camps, retreats and reunions.  Get all the details here!

2013 Camping Brochure

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Canada West Youth Camp - Hills of Peace July 1-6

Guest Ministry Rachelle Smalldon

Young Adult Ministries Specialist, International Headquarters

This summer, all Junior High age campers (ages 11-14), Senior High age campers (ages 15-18) and Young Adults (between the ages of 18-21) are invited to attend Canada West Youth Camp 2013. This camp will take place July 1-6 at Hills of Peace Campground.

Register Today!

Canada West Youth Camp needs female counselors.

Is it your time to shine?

contact Greg Goheen greg@communityofchrist.ca

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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 for HOP Family Reunion

July 6 to 12, 2013

One Head cook is required for 6 days at Hills of Peace Campground in Alberta.  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

Camper Information Package

Please let Greg Goheen know (by phone, text or email) if you are planning to attend

SPECTACULAR with our delegation as soon as possible - even before sending forms.

This will help immensely with booking flights and planning.

Thanks!

greg@communityofchrist.ca 1-877-411-2632

BC Youth please contact Rocio Cabrera rdcabreraestrada@gmail.com

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Register Today for Mission Conference in Edmonton!

Registration Form here 

or email debra@communityofchrist.ca

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2013 Camping/Event Calendar

June 7-9 College Age Young Adult Retreat Hills of Peace

Jun-8 Samish Island Work Day

June 8-14 Adult Reunion Samish Island

June 30-July 6 Camp Mungai (10-11 yrs) Samish Island

July 1-6 Canada West Youth Camp

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 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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“The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years

she served the family nothing but leftovers.

The original meal has never been found.”

~Calvin Trillin~

American journalist, humorist, and novelist.