Canada West Mission
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Upcoming Events at a Glance
2016
July 3 - 8 CWM Youth Camp Hills of Peace
July 9 - 14 Family Reunion Hills of Peace
July 15 - 19 Junior Camp (8-12 yrs) Hills of Peace
July 16-23 Family Reunion Samish Island
July23-30 Spectacular Graceland University
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 5-7 Nurturing Spirit Retreat Hills of Peace
August 14-20 Camp Mungai (10-11 yrs) Samish Island
August 28- September 2 Singles Reunion Samish Island
*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!
Samish Island and Hills of Peace Camping and Retreat info
Registered Youth Worker Training at Reunions
What’s Up…In the CWM online link
Canada West Mission Conference
Strawberry Social Chilliwack
Vancouver Neighbourhood Party
Hills of Peace message from the Board
Community of Christ App
Shopping on Amazon.ca
Links to our Worldwide Ministries website
We want you to ‘like’ our CWM Facebook Page
2016 Camping Dates
Thought for the Week
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Get God
A leadership project for Young Adults
Application deadline July 30, 2016
with rewards!
See 2015/16 participant, Kelly Duff’s article in What’s Up… In the CWM.
For more information contact Steve Thompson steve@communityofchrist.ca or Debra Donohue debra@communityofchrist.ca
Here are some photos from Hawaii Reunion that Kelly Duff attended as part of her year in the Get God program.
A new permanent pavillion will be built soon
Camp Lokahi Caretaker
Kelly playing RummyQ with Josh and Steve
Above – various classes and services
Below Kelly offering a prayer at the prayer service
and Kelly with Jolee
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What’s Up…In the CWM is online
in full colour.
Hard copies are available at church.
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It’s time to register for Mission Conference!
Billeting Rachel Pawliuk r_mbuck@yahooo.ca
Registration Form send to debra@communityofchrist.ca
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A message from the Hills of Peace Board
1. Caretaker Position at HOP
The Hills of Peace Campground is looking for a caretaker from June to the end of September. Some of the jobs include building maintenance, lawn mowing, being on the grounds during camps / rentals and cleaning the facilities. Applicants can contact Jae Senga (jae.senga@gmail.com or 306-974-4253)
2. Work Camp Thanks
Hills of Peace Work Camp. Many thanks to Bob Reynard, Ryan & Susan Levitt, Kirk Boote, Keith & Isabelle Williams, Mike & Marlene Mitchell & Brady, Dan & Hayden Woynarski, Greg Goheen, Steve Thompson and Jae Senga for help setting up the Hills of Peace for our camping season. We had great weather and great company as all required jobs were completed. We look forward to seeing you during the camping season. -Hills of Peace Board Members
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How to pay for US run
Youth Camps and Retreats at Samish Island.
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CWM Youth Camp Hills of Peace
CWM YOUTH CAMP
Who: All youth who have completed grades 7 through 12
When: Sunday, July 3 to Friday, July 8 (specific dates along with a “what to bring” list will be provided at a later date). Where: Hills of Peace (Cadogan, AB)
Registration is required by Friday, June 24 Online registration
(you can also find the online registration on the Canada West Mission website by selecting CWM Camps, Retreats, Reunions tab on LH side).
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Registered Youth Worker – Core Training
Registered Youth Worker Core Training will be offered at both Hills of Peace Family Camp on Monday, July 1, and at Samish Island Family Reunion on Tuesday July 14. Priesthood members and anyone who works with children at Community of Christ events are required to be Registered Youth Workers and need to complete the updated training by the end of this year.
Registered Youth Worker training teaches us how we can protect and ensure the safety of children when they are in our care and also teaches adults how to ensure they do not place themselves in a situation where misunderstandings or accusations can occur.
Click here for a RYW application package or for more information about the training, please contact Lisa Neudorf lisa@communityofchrist.ca.
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Theme: “Of Water and Spirit: Disciples in Community of Christ”
Guest Ministry: Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith
Dates: Saturday, July 9 - camp opens at 3:00 pm to Thursday, July 14 – noon
Registration is required by Friday, June 24 Online registration
(you can also find the online registration on the Canada West Mission website and selecting CWM Camps, Retreats, Reunions tab on LH side)
It is the involvement of everyone which helps our camp to be successful each year and we need your help. Please contact Lisa Neudorf if you are willing to teach or assist with children’s classes, teach crafts for children’s classes, provide toddler supervision during class time, assist with music, worship services or oversee interest classes.
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Junior Camp Hills of Peace
JUNIOR CAMP “Life 2-Gether”
Who: All youth who have completed grades 2 through 6, ages 8 to 12.
When: Friday, July 15 to Tuesday, July 19 specific times along with a “what to bring” list will be provided at a later date.
Where: Hills of Peace Cadogan, AB
Pre-Registration is required by Friday, June 30 Online registration
(you can also find the online registration on the Canada West Mission website and selecting CWM Camps, Retreats, Reunions tab on LH side).
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It’s time to register for Samish Family Reunion
‘Of Water and Spirit’
Registration Deadline July 5, 2016
Registration samishbcreunionregister@gmail.com
Important reminders
You must purchase your own travel insurance for travel to any camps out of the province. Here is the link to BCAA travel insurance
Remember to let us know of your food allergies or if you are a vegetarian. Our cooks need to know this in advance – even if they know you. Thank you.
A message from your cooks
While we try to make our meals as inclusive as we can, please understand that we cannot accommodate every single participant’s dietary preferences and food sensitivities for every meal.
We ask that if you have serious allergies/sensitivities or strict food preferences that you please bring supplementary food with you and let us know what your allergies are. If you carry an EpiPen or other medication for an allergic reaction we must notify our camp nurse.
*Please note that the purpose of our dietary requests are not so that you can follow a current diet, but to ensure those with actual food allergies can enjoy their week at camp.
Shonnet and Shelley
Creative Time Leaders needed
Do you have an idea for our creative time at Samish Reunion
that would fit with our theme‘Of Water and Spirit’?
Please contact Linda Phelps at chez-phelps@shaw.ca
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Chilliwack Strawberry Social
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Vancouver Neighbourhood Party
featuring the ‘Seabillys’
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Nurturing Spririt Retreat Hills of Peace
We are pleased to invite you to Hills of Peace Nurturing Spirit Retreat 2016. The Nurturing Spirit Retreat is a gift to yourself. It is an opportunity to step back from our busy lives and embrace the opportunity to slow down and truly retreat from the hectic lives we lead.
Theme: “Fully Awake and Truly Alive” We will be referring to the book by Rev. Jane Vennard and learning spiritual practices to nurture our souls.
Dates: Friday, August 5 – 7:00 pm to Sunday, August 7 – noon. A “what to bring” list will be provided in advance of the retreat.
Weekend leaders: Vickie MacArthur and Lisa Neudorf
Pre-Registration is required by Thursday, July 28 Online registration
You can also find the online registration on the Canada West Mission website and selecting CWM Camps, Retreats, Reunions tab on LH side
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How do we pay for camps?
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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Community of Christ App for Android and IOS
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.
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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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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
To those seeking a spiritual home, Community of Christ is a welcoming, loving, worldwide faith community that values the worth of every person as a child of God, and provides a safe space for you to explore and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and each other.
In Community of Christ, you will receive love and support as you discover renewed purpose for your life through compassionate, Christ-like service that ends suffering and fosters justice and peace.
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Canada West Camping and Event Calendar
2016
July 3 - 8 CWM Youth Camp Hills of Peace
July 9 - 14 Family Reunion Hills of Peace
July 15 - 19 Junior Camp (8-12 yrs) Hills of Peace
July 16-23 Family Reunion Samish Island
July23-30 Spectacular Graceland University
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 5-7 Nurturing Spirit Retreat Hills of Peace
August 14-20 Camp Mungai (10-11 yrs) Samish Island
August 28- September 2 Singles Reunion 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 is cancelled for 2016 due to World Conference
Dates are subject to change, please register early to avoid cancellation of your event.
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Thought for the Week