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Upcoming Events at a Glance
2017
February 24-26 Encounter World Religions Program Vancouver
March 3-5 Nurturing Spirit Weekend Samish Island
March 3-5 Encounter World Religions Program Calgary
March 31-April 2 Women’s Retreat Medicine Hat, AB
April 21-23 Arts Retreat Samish Island
April 24-29 Samish Island Work Week
*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!
Worship Planning Resources
Interim Mission Centre President and update on Steve Thompson
Christmas in Review is now online!
Samish Island Arts Retreat
Nurturing Spirit Retreat Samish Island and Youth Spirit Kitchen
Women’s Retreat Medicine Hat
Encounter World Religions Weekends
Spiritual Formation Events
Community of Christ App
Shopping on Amazon.ca
Links to our Worldwide Ministries website
We want you to ‘like’ our CWM Facebook Page
2017 Camping Dates
Quote of the Week
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What’s Up…In the CWM
Christmas in Review is online now!
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As you all know Steve needs time to heal properly from his surgery, and as much as he may like to be ‘kept in the loop’ it is important that he not think about work at all right now.
Please send any questions or requests for information to Darrell darrell@communityofchrist.ca or Debra debra@communityofchrist.ca , and refrain from ccing Steve on any work related emails.
Notes of support for Steve’s well being and healing are most welcome and can be sent to his email address steve@communityofchrist.ca
Thank you
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Steve Thompson
Hello Everyone.
I just want to let you know that I am continuing to do very well in my recovery. I am feeling stronger, doing lots of walking, and generally getting healthier all the time. By the time you read this I will even be driving again! (Which means it is six weeks since my surgery on January 4.)
I do want to let you know that with the assistance of the Canadian Church Office staff, we will have the CWM 2016 tax receipts in the mail before the end of the month!
Thank you for your support in thoughts and prayers. It is still very much appreciated.
--Steve Thompson
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Darrell Belrose ~ Interim Mission Centre President
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email darrell@communityofchrist.ca
phone 403-803-7601
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Megan Nicole Chik
My daughter Breann (daughter of Nancy Henderson James) and her husband Kenji Chik gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on February 7th. Megan Nicole Chik came into the world at 8 lbs 12 oz and is a healthy happy baby. Mom and family are doing really well.
Nancy James – Vancouver
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Samish Island Arts Retreat
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Be a Volunteer at Hills of Peace!
It's time to start thinking about the upcoming Hills of Peace camping season! What are your summer plans? Would you be willing to serve on camp staff this summer? Let us know!*
*This is only expressing interest and should not be considered a commitment.
Click this link to have your name added to a volunteer list and we'll be in touch!
Parker Johnson parker@communityofchrist.ca
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Priesthood Training Online Pilot Class
To Register
* Contact Debra Donohue by emailing debra@communityofchrist.ca with the following information:
* Name, address, birthdate, and email address
* Class fee is $20 per student which includes a PDF copy of the class. You can pay this fee by cheque, to:
Stephen Thompson
President and Financial Officer
Canada West Mission Centre
Box 345, 224-6655 178 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5T 4J5
. Payment due before class starts.
· Class dates: April 1 – May 27:
* The class will be taught in 8-week segments requiring students to complete weekly readings and activities anytime between Saturday and Thursday each week (about an hour and a half per week).
* The week following class conclusion, students will receive a PDF certificate and Temple School Credit in Shelby.
Contact Information: David Lloyd, Developmetrics, LLC: idlloyd23@gmail.com
Registration – debra@communityofchrist.ca
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Camp Samish is Recruiting Head Cooks!
Do you love to cook/cater?
Are you creative with menus?
Can you manage a kitchen and crew?
Are you available weekdays and weekends?
Do you love to be at Samish Island?
Samish Island Campground is recruiting head cooks on a contracted basis for a variety of non-profit groups throughout the 2017 season. If this sounds interesting and fun, please contact Pam Bauer, Food Service Manager samishfoodservice@gmail.com for more detailed information and qualifications.
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CWM Youth Retreat
Mark your calendars … the 2017 CWM Youth Retreat will be in Edmonton from Friday, February 17, 7:30 pm to Monday, February 20, 11:30 am. Online registration CWM_Youth_Retreat_Registration please register early.
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Women’s Retreat in Medicine Hat!
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Weekend of World Religions Vancouver
It’s time to Register!
*locations subject to change
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Weekend of World Religions Calgary
It’s time to register!
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Brian Carwana, Director of the Encounter World Religions Centre
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Nurturing Spirit Retreat Samish Island
March 3-5
Register today!
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Youth Spirit Kitchen
As a part of our spiritual practice this year at the Nurturing Spirit Retreat, we will be offering an opportunity to focus on the blessing of giving and receiving food in community.
As a child I was captivated by the story of a hungry crowd, some fish, 5 loaves of bread and Jesus. Shelby too, counts this as her favourite Bible miracle. But what really happened?
Today I still wonder what it takes to make food sacred. Why do I feel so special when I take in the bread and the juice of communion? Why does food taste different on holidays or with special friends? What can we do as cooks at an event like NSR to bring the Spirit not just calories to the table?
And, what makes Reunion cooks so awesome? And how do people turn into cooks? It must be something like the loaves and fishes, a little sharing, a lot of love, and a willingness to step up and be seen.
If you are youth and are curious about cooking, learning about the Samish kitchen, curious about God and Spirit, and the really cool relationship between them, consider spending a week end in service at Nurturing Spirit.
Get in touch with Debra or Lana. Youth Spirit Kitchen spaces are by donation, are limited and we have 2 registered already!
And, no we won’t be dividing up fish, its vegetarian all the way!
Lana Cullis ~ Head Cook lanacullis@gmail.com
Debra Donohue ~ Camp Director debra@communityofchrist.ca
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New Worship Planning ResourcesAgain this year, Worship Resources is a two-book set. |
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Spiritual Formation Centre Upcoming Events
Encountering God at Home: Spiritual Formation with Children, Youth and Families – April 7 – 9, 2017
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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
2017
February 24-26 Encounter World Religions Program Vancouver
March 3-5 Nurturing Spirit Weekend Samish Island
March 3-5 Encounter World Religions Program Calgary
March 31-April 2 Women’s Retreat Medicine Hat, AB
April 21-23 Arts Retreat Samish Island
April 24-29 Samish Island Work Week
June 2-4 Camp Genesis (8-9 yrs) Samish Island
June 2-4 Spiritual Retreat Hills of Peace
June 10-16 Adult Reunion Samish Island
July 2-7 CWM Camp Community - Youth Camp Hills of Peace
July 8-13 Family Reunion Hills of Peace
July 15-22 Family Reunion Samish Island
July 15-19 Junior Camp Hills of Peace
July 21-30 Spectacular Graceland University
July 23-29 Camp Kluane (girls 12-14 yrs) Samish Island
July 30- Aug 5 Camp Chimacum (boys 12-14 yrs) Samish Island
August 6-12 Camp Kimtah (15-18 yrs) Samish Island
August 4-7 Singles Reunion Samish Island
August 4-7 Nurturing Spirit Retreat Hills of Peace
August 13-17 Camp Mungai (10-11 yrs) Samish Island
September 1-3 Canada West Mission Conference – Vancouver BC
September 22-24 Men’s Retreat Hills of Peace
November 3-5 High Priest, Evangelist and Seventy Retreat –Edmonton
Dates are subject to change, please register early to avoid cancellation of your event.
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Quote of the Week
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