Weekly Wire for June 5, 2013

Please note, I will be attending Hawaii Reunion from June 1st to 10th

and will have sporadic access to my email.

Thank you for your patience,

Debra Donohue

debra@communityofchrist.ca

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Upcoming Events at a Glance

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

June -8 Samish Island Work Day

June 8-14 Adult Reunion Samish Island

June 30-July 6 Camp Mungai (entering grades 5 & 6) 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

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Happy 99th Birthday Irene!

On Tuesday May 28, Irene Sparkes of the Calgary congregation celebrated her 99th birthday with her son David, her daughter-in-law Karen, Ethel Hayden and Karen Snell. Marilyn Richea took her a greeting from the church the day before.

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College Age Young Adult Retreat

June 7-9 Hills of Peace

Guest Minister Scott Giles

The Young Adult retreat is an opportunity for those aged 18-35 to re-experience camp at Hills of Peace. With plenty of time to reconnect with old friends, cultivate new ones, fellowship, discuss our role in the church community, and eat awesome food you will not want to miss this event! Please contact Caitlin Ball at caitlinball@hotmail.com or (403) 836-9184 by June 1 to register for this exciting weekend. *Participants must have "aged out" of the youth programs in order to attend, ie. they must no longer be eligible for Sr. High camp, SPEC, etc.* 

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Get God 2013/14

New Year – New Program

Follow the link above to get all the details!

Hello Everyone,

Get God Team member Danielle Mitchell and I will be attending Hawaii Reunion from June 1st to 10th as part of the Get God Project.   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.

Aloha!

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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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It’s time to register 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 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

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 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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“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent,

read them more fairy tales.”

 

 

~Albert Einstein~