Weekly Wire for January 15, 2016

Canada West Mission

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Upcoming Events at a Glance

2016

Feb12-15 Winter Youth Camp Regina

February 27 Samish Island Kitchen and Cabin Work Day

March 4-6 Nurturing Spirit Retreat Samish Island

March 18-20 Encounter World Religions Tour Greater Vancouver

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

All camping dates are included at the bottom of the Weekly Wire and on the CWM website.

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This Week…in the Weekly Wire!

 

Nurturing Spirit Retreat Registration is open

Farewell to Patsy Camelon – Victoria

New Community of Christ App

Winter Youth Retreat Regina

Shopping on Amazon.ca

Call for Delegates for World Conference 2016

2016 Camping Dates

Links to our Worldwide Ministries website

We want you to ‘like’ our CWM Facebook Page

Quote of the Week

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Please send me your

Christmas Articles and Photos

by

January 15th

for What’s Up…In the CWM online edition

‘Christmas in Review’

debra@communityofchrist.ca

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Canada West Mission

Winter Youth Retreat

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Community of Christ App for Android and IOS

As the Christmas decorations were packed away for another year, we found one last gift tucked under the tree! We’re excited to share this gift with you today. 

Community of Christ launched an app for Android and iOS devices. The app is available for download from Google Play and the App Store on iTunes.

With the Community of Christ app, you can read daily spiritual devotions, watch inspiring videos, stay in touch with mission happening around the world, and much more.

The app development was funded through the generous offerings received during the USA National Conference after event expenses were met.

We hope you enjoy this amazing gift!

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Farewell to Patsy Camelon

Victoria

This is Patsy Camelon’s farewell potluck lunch at the church held on January 3, 2016.  Patsy is moving back to Ontario. She will be missed by so many who know her and wish that she could stay in our area. Patsy hopes to come back to visit us this summer. We wish her all the best in her new journey.  May God continue to be with you always Patsy.

Sally Glassier

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Listening for the Soul in Vancouver

We will re-start our Listening for the Soul group January 27th at 7:30pm at the church. All are welcome to join us for contemplation and spiritual practices.

Feel free to contact Shannon McAdam with any questions.

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Here is the  link for “Community of Christ and Amazon.ca ” to make purchases and have up to 8.5% returned to the Canadian church.

Learn how it works here Community of Christ Amazon video

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Nurturing Spirit Retreat

A  schedule is available,

send requests to debra@communityofchrist.ca

Guest Minister Laurie Gordon

Laurie Gordon is a spiritual director and an Evangelist in Community of Christ, living in Bend, Oregon. Laurie’s lifelong passion for contemplative practice and the natural world has deepened her sense that the universe reverberates with Holy Mystery. When we turn to stillness, listen deeply and awaken to an awareness of God’s Presence in and through all things, we touch this Mystery. We open to God’s invitation to be transformed; to embody Christ’s wisdom and compassion; to become vehicles of loving, Spirit-infused action in the world.

Please register early to debra@communityofchrist.ca

For E Cabins, preference will be given first to those with a need         and second to the first registered.

Please register early and advise us of any food allergies you have.

Registration is by donation

Canada West Mission Centre is continuing to offer camps and retreats at no charge to ensure that registration fees are not barriers to participation. Donations are accepted to help offset the costs of the events. As you consider your donations this year, please keep in mind that the high exchange rate between the US and Canadian dollars will result in higher costs to the Mission Centre to fund camps and retreats. Thank you for your past and continuing support of these events. Contact Debra Donohue for more information if needed. debra@communityofchrist.ca or 1-877-411-2632 ext 4

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Encounter World Religions

Houses of Worship Tour

Greater Vancouver March 18-20, 2016

At each location, a representative of that faith tradition will take us on a guided tour. There will be an opportunity to talk with the guides – both to ask your questions and to hear their stories. In some cases, there will also be an opportunity to share food and to observe ritual. You will see whole new communities and their traditions in a way that brings them to life.

More information coming soon

Save the date!

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Call for Delegates for World Conference 2016

If you are planning to attend World Conference June 4-11, 2016, please send me your name so I can add you to the list.

debra@communityofchrist.ca or 1-877-411-2632 ext 4

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 CWM Facebook Page!

Go to our facebook page to see what’s going on in the CWM

and be sure to ‘like’ us.

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Community of Christ website links

Community of Christ Upcoming Events: Visit the Community of Christ Calendar to see upcoming events, links to Daily Prayer for Peace, and Worship Resources.

Community of Christ Current Announcements: See the most current announcements on Community of Christ homepage or on the Announcements page .

Community of Christ Mission Stories:  Mission Stories

The next link is to a great video produced by the Community of Christ that everyone should see.

Community of Christ, What We Offer You Video

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Canada West Camping and Event Calendar

2016

Feb12-15 Winter Youth Camp Regina

February 27 Samish Island Kitchen and Cabin Work Day

March 4-6 Nurturing Spirit Retreat Samish Island

March 18-20 Encounter World Religions Program Greater Vancouver

April 15-17 Pastors Retreat Edmonton

April 21-24 Fine Arts Retreat Samish Island

April 25-30 Samish Island Work Week

May 27-29 Young Adult Retreat Hills of Peace (to be confirmed)

June 3-5 Camp Genesis (8-9 yrs) Samish Island

June 4-11 World Conference - Independence Missouri

June 13 Samish Island Work Day

June 25-July 1 Adult Reunion Samish Island

July 3 - 8 CWM Youth Camp Hills of Peace

July 9 - 14 Family Reunion Hills of Peace

July 15 - 18 Junior Camp (8-12 yrs) Hills of Peace

July 16-23 Family Reunion Samish Island

July 16-23 Spectacular Graceland University tentative dates

July 24-30 Camp Kluane (girls 12-14 yrs) Samish Island

July 31-Aug 6 Camp Chimacum (boys 12-14 yrs) Samish Island

August 7-13 Camp Kimtah (15-18 yrs) Samish Island

August 6-7 Nurturing Spirit Retreat Hills of Peace

August 14-20 Camp Mungai (10-11 yrs) Samish Island

Sept 2-4 Canada West Mission Conference – Ribstone AB

Sept 23-25 Men’s Retreat Hills of Peace

Sep 30–Oct 2 Women's Retreat Chilliwack

October 28-30 Singles Retreat Samish Island

Note: Hills of Peace Spiritual Retreat cancelled for 2015 due to World Conference

Dates are subject to change, please register early

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Quote of the Week

Maya Angelou