Canada West Mission
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Upcoming Events at a Glance
2017
July 2-7 CWM 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 22-29 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 Camps Mungai and Genesis (8-11 yrs) 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!
Male Counsellors needed for Junior Camp at Hills of Peace
Canada West Mission Conference
eLearning Temple School Courses
Strawberry Social in Chilliwack photos
Neighbourhood Party in Vancouver photos
What’s Up…In the CWM is online
Nurturing Spirit Retreat Hills of Peace
CWM Youth Camp
Samish Island and Hills of Peace Reunions
Junior Camp Hills of Peace
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
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Register today for Samish Reunion July 15-22
The cooks would like you to register today for Samish Reunion…if you would like to eat. The final order for food needs to be submitted to the campground in a few days.
Samish Reunion Registration Form
Email registration form to samishbcreunionregister@gmail.com
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Non-Resident
Delegates for Mission Conference
Do you live in an area where there aren’t any Community of Christ congregations? Are you a member who is planning to attend Canada West Mission Conference in Vancouver this fall? If you would like to be a delegate, and be able to vote during the business meeting, please submit your name to:
Debra Donohue debra@communityofchrist.ca by July 31st.
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Mission Conference in Vancouver
Registration is open
‘Draw the Circle Wide’
* please note Stassi Cramm, Presding Bishop will be a guest minister at Mission Conference this year in place of Art Smith. We’ll miss Art, but are looking forward to seeing Stassi.
Have you registered yet?
Register today debra@communityofchrist.ca
Billeting - Marilyn Suddaby thesuddabys@shaw.ca
Hotel - Accent Inns burnaby@accentinns.com
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Strawberry Social in Chilliwack
The Maybelles and Molly and Tristan
See you next year!
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Vancouver Neighbourhood Party
Featuring The Seabillys
Barbecue Kings David Donohue and Dylan Baker
Face Painting
Hair Braiding by Valentina
Fun provided by everyone!
Special Thanks to Robert Peters who baked the cake and ran the kitchen.
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Nurturing Spirit Retreat Hills of Peace
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Hills of Peace Family Reunion is almost full.
Thank you for your positive response!
All of the cabins and dorms are now filled, however we still have limited space for those wanting to bring a tent or trailer. Any registrations for cabins will be placed on a waiting list. Contact Lisa Neudorf lisa@communityofchrist.ca with any questions.
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URGENT Male Counsellors needed
Male Counsellors needed for Junior Camp at Hills of Peace
Canada West Mission is in great need of male counsellors for Hills of Peace Junior Camp.
Without enough male counselors, the boys program will be at risk of being cancelled.
If you are able to help us out or know of someone who might be willing, please contact Lisa Neudorf lisa@communityofchrist.ca . Staff need to be an approved Registered Youth Worker (or eligible to become RYW before camp).
Junior Camp “God Loves ME Inside Out” Hills of Peace Campground
Saturday, July 15 – 2:00 pm (staff arrives Friday evening) to Wednesday, July 19 – 11:30 a. For campers who have finished grade two through grade five/six.
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Camp Kluane Samish Island
Girls entering grades 7-9
Select pay by cheque in the drop down box, but remember to send your payment to Stephen Thompson, President and Financial Officer, Canada West Mission Centre Box 345, 224-6655 178 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5T 4J5
or by interac E-transfer to steve@communityofchrist.ca
Use this method to register for any Samish Island Youth Camp!
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Camp Chimacum Samish Island
Boys entering grades 7-9
Select pay by cheque in the drop down box, but remember to send your payment to Stephen Thompson, President and Financial Officer, Canada West Mission Centre Box 345, 224-6655 178 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5T 4J5
or by interac E-transfer to steve@communityofchrist.ca
Use this method to register for any Samish Island Youth Camp!
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Upcoming Temple School
eLearning Courses
"Ministry of the Priest" and "Ministry of the Elder."
Canada West mission centre will offer some of the Temple School “Ministry and Priesthood” courses required for ordination. Though live classes are optimal, elearning classes provide learning opportunities without the difficulties of distance and busy schedules. The price of $20 includes the elearning class, instruction, certificate, and a PDF copy of the course book.
Classes begin August 5 and end September 29
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. Send an etransfer to Steve@communityofchrist.ca or you can pay 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.
* 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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May 2017 edition is now available online!
Printed copies have been mailed to your home or congregation.
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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
July 2-7 CWM 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 22-29 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 Camps Mungai and Genesis (8-11 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
The most beautiful discovery true friends make,
is that they can grow separately without growing apart.
Elizabeth Foley