Weekly Wire for October 8, 2014

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Upcoming Events at a glance

October 17-19 Young Adult Retreat Samish Island

October 24-26 Nurturing Spirit Weekend Saskatoon

October 24-26 Peace Colloquy Independence, Missouri

November 7-9 All Are Called: Ministry Workshop Edmonton

2015

Jan 30 - Feb 1 All Are Called: Ministry Workshop Vancouver

February 21 Samish Island Kitchen and Cabin Work Day

Feb 27 - Mar 1 Nurturing Spirit Weekend Samish Island

March 13-15 All Are Called: Ministry Workshop Regina

March 27-29 All Are Called: Ministry Workshop Calgary

*dates subject to change, always check online or here for the most up to date information

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This Week…in the Weekly Wire!

Nurturing Spirit Weekend Saskatoon

Saskatchewan Homecoming

Grace Suffern’s 90th Birthday Photos

Chilliwack Garage Sale

Community of Christ Career Networking Program

Mission Funding Report

Young Adult Retreat Samish Island

Mission Conference Group Photo

2014 Camps, Retreats and Reunions info

Youth Worker Registration Form

Quote of the week

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Saskatchewan Homecoming

Saskatchewan Homecoming is undergoing a change this year.  As Roger Wolsey is known internationally for his book "Kissing Fish", we are opening this event to the public as well as the CWM membership. There will still be plenty of opportunity for us to fellowship together.  Space is limited, so please register with Dan Woynarski as soon as you can.

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Grace Suffern’s 90th Birthday

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Chilliwack Garage Sale

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Community of Christ Career Networking

For those of you who are on LinkedIn or want to be (easy to join) we have set up a Canadian Community of Christ private LinkedIn group to assist in employment opportunities through our collective networking for and with one another. The group is called "Community of Christ Net Connect." Search for it on LinkedIn and request membership.

Many Young Adults and others are unemployed, under-employed, going through career changes, health changes, re-locations, or other challenges. We can be part of the answer in their lives.

We have the capacity to make a difference through our mutual networking together. The full capability of this group is just beginning to unfold. Join us and we will create a new model of interaction that will bless us all.

Thanks.

Kerry Richards, Minister of Mission

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Mission Conference Group Photo

Click here to view (download) all of the Photo Booth pics

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Nurturing Spirit Weekend Saskatoon

Register Today!

Nurturing Our Spirit: Pray Always, Pray All Ways

October 24, 6:30 pm to October 26, Noon

Hosted by Saskatoon Congregation

Guest Ministry: Vickie MacArthur and Sharman Woynarski

Learn new ways to connect with God and explore what it means to pray always through silent meditation, centering ourselves in God’s light, Yoga Nidra, moving meditation through gentle yoga, walking meditation, listening to our bodies and inner selves and much more. To register or for more information, contact Lisa Neudorf at lisa@communityofchrist.ca. or 1-877-411-2632 ext. 5

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Looming Financial Concern: Part 1

Years ago, I visited with a family who I will call, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Doe. Emmett worked for the same company for close to 40 years without missing a day of work. The Doe Family, now empty nesters, has been struggling financially for years. Mrs. Doe was a stay at home Mom so she does not have a company pension. Emmett worked steady for years with the same company but the company he worked for had NO RETIREMENT arrangement in place. With only government pensions to rely on, it is not enough to provide a financially comfortable retirement. Emmett said “working for 40 years with the same company, has got to count for something?”. Unfortunately, in Emmett’s situation, it counted for nothing. With no retirement plan to participate in, there was no future financial benefit to receive.

This same story will unfold many times in the future all over North America as current generations reach retirement age. A short historical review is in order. The years from 1950 to roughly the year 2000, brought changes in retirement plans in the work force. Depending on the country of residence, retirement plans are known by a variety of names such as; 401K, 403B, Group IRA, Group RSP, DPSP, etc. There are generally two categories of plans. Defined Benefit Pension Plans, where the outcome of a person’s pension amount could be determined in advance, are no longer popular. This style of plan is considered too costly and burdensome to the employer. Defined Contribution Plans are less costly to operate and administer. Both types of plans can provide a pension for the employee however the Defined Benefit Plan shifts the burden of “guarantee” away from the company to the employee.

As we move forward in time, from approximately 1990 onward, we have a different set of dynamics in place. Many companies no longer offer any type of retirement arrangement or scaled back on what was previously offered. Contract, part time and seasonal workers, are typically not eligible to participate in company retirement plans, should a plan exist. Another factor in this is scenario, is how governments and politically parties view the retirement plans. Their policies can help protect or enable the dismantling of existing plans. Today, MANY EMPLOYEES are not included in any retirement arrangement and might never be during their working years. This places a huge burden on them to maintain a reasonable standard of living today and be solely responsible for funding all their retirement needs. This brings into play the need for financial stewardship/planning and estate planning as they are interrelated. Without proper planning during a person’s working life, in addition to the lack of a formal company/work retirement plan, they will not have sufficient financial resources to sustain them throughout their retirement.

This will certainly make the retirement age for many people later than they might have originally planned, jeopardize an affordable retirement and increase their need to work part time to supplement their income. So we are facing an ongoing financial crisis related to retirement issues which will become more dramatic in the future for today’s employees and our society.

So what can the average worker do? Read Part 2 next month!

Ken McGowan, CFP Mission Funding  1-800-884-7526 ext 5

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Registered Youth Worker Application

The Community of Christ shares its Enduring Principles through all aspects of life. The Worth of all Persons, Blessings of Community, Pursuit of Peace and Responsible Choices are all components especially pertinent to this life experience.

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FALL YOUNG ADULT RETREAT!

Samish Island

October 17-19 

Calling all Young Adults! Come to Samish Island Campground for this annual retreat from 7 pm on Friday, October 17 to 12 noon on Sunday, October 19.

We will explore the theme “The Sermon On The Mount: Counter-Cultural Constitution” through classes, worship, and fun! Featuring guest ministry by Seventy Dan Gregory. Some of the highlights will include late night games, meeting new friends, and more! Our Saturday evening themed dinner will be Christmas in October with a traditional holiday feast, and White Elephant gift exchange!

View a flyer and registration form for all the details. RSVP by Wednesday, October 8 to Sean Langdon (425-293-6366, slangdon@cofchrist-gpnw.org).

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Click on the link below to get info on all of our 2014

CWM Camps, Retreats and Reunions

For detailed information on the Camps, Retreats and Reunions, go to the camping brochure near the top of the page once you’ve clicked the link above.

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Canada West Camping and Event Calendar

2014

October 17-19 Young Adult Retreat Samish Island

October 24-26 Nurturing Spirit Weekend Saskatoon

October 24-26 Peace Colloquy Independence, Missouri

November 7-9 All Are Called: Ministry Workshop Edmonton

2015

Jan 30 - Feb 1 All Are Called: Ministry Workshop Vancouver

February 21 Samish Island Kitchen and Cabin Work Day

Feb 27 - Mar 1 Nurturing Spirit Weekend Samish Island

March 13-15 All Are Called: Ministry Workshop Regina

March 27-29 All Are Called: Ministry Workshop Calgary

April 23-26 Fine Arts Retreat Samish Island

Apr 27-May 2 Samish Island Work Week

May 1-3 Silent Retreat Samish Island

May 9-10 Hills of Peace Camp Opening

May 23-24 Ribstone Enrichment Weekend

June 5-7 Camp Genesis (8-9 yrs) Samish Island

June 5-7 Spiritual Retreat Hills of Peace

June 13 Samish Island Work Day

June 13-19 Adult Reunion Samish Island

June 19-21 Young Adult Retreat Hills of Peace

June 28-July 3 Canada West Youth Camp Hills of Peace

July 4-9 Family Reunion Hills of Peace

July 10-14 Junior Camp (8-11 yrs) Hills of Peace

July 11-18 Family Reunion Samish Island

July 18-25 Spectacular Graceland University tentative dates

July 19-25 Camp Kluane (girls 12-14 yrs) Samish Island

July 26-Aug 1 Camp Chimacum (boys 12-14 yrs) Samish Island

August 2-8 Camp Kimtah (15-18 yrs) Samish Island

August 7-9 Nurturing Spirit Weekend Hills of Peace

August 9-15 Camp Mungai (10-11 yrs) Samish Island

August 16-22 NW Singles Retreat Samish Island

September 4-6 Canada West Mission Conference – Saskatoon, SK

Sept 25-27 Men’s Retreat Hills of Peace

October 2-4 Women’s Retreat Chilliwack

October 2-4 Young Adult Retreat Samish Island

October 23-25 Peace Colloquy Independence, Missouri tentative dates

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