Canada West Mission
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Upcoming Events at a Glance
2018
February 3 CWM Electronic Conference
Feb 16-19 CWM Winter Youth Retreat Saskatoon
Feb 23-25 Weekend of World Religions Vancouver
March 2-4 Nurturing Spirit Retreat Samish Island
March 16-18 Women’s Retreat Medicine Hat
*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 this Weekly Wire and on the CWM website.
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This Week…in the Weekly Wire!
‘Spiritual Conversation Starter’
Link to Edmonton December 3rd broadcast
What’s Up…In the CWM fall edition
New eLearning classes
Weekend of World Religions Vancouver
Nurturing Spirit Retreat Samish Island
Giving Tuesday
Women’s Retreat Medicine Hat
Dickens Christmas Tea Vancouver
Fishermen Helping Kids with Cancer Vancouver
SPECTACULAR
Community of Christ App
Shopping on Amazon.ca
Links to our Worldwide Ministries website
We want you to ‘like’ our CWM Facebook Page
2017/2018 Camping Dates
Quote of the Week
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‘Spiritual Conversation Starter’
Or something to think about.
When you get to heaven, what will be the first three questions you ask God?
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Go ahead, start a conversation today!
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Edmonton Livestream Video Link
Can’t make it to church this Sunday?
Don’t live near a congregation?
The Edmonton congregation invites you to join them for church via video link.
Log in to the link above
Click ‘Get Notified’
You will receive an email link when the broadcast is about to start.
The broadcasts typically start at 10:15 MST
There are two videos of the service, one standard and one with close ups. You can view taped recordings anytime!
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New eLearning Classes
New Online Ministry and Priesthood Classes Available for Registration
Canada East and Canada West Mission Centre’s announce open enrollment for our next elearning Temple School classes:
· Ministry of the Deacon - (required for those newly called to this office).
· Ministry of the Teacher - (required for those newly called to this office).
o Dates: January 13 – Feb. 23 – Classes cover two chapter per week – students can work on readings and assignments ANYTIME Saturday through Thursday each week!
o Registration open now through January 13 – first come, first served, limit of 20 per class.
* Register now on the Developmetrics website (make sure you use the Canadian form)
* Class fee is $20 per student which includes a PDF copy of the class. If you wish, you can take the class without the PDF for $7.50. Follow instructions for payment to your mission centre on the Developmetrics web site.
The week following class conclusion, students will receive a PDF certificate and Temple School Credit in Shelby. These classes are open now for Canadian student enrollment - classes open to the USA in early December.
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is now online, available at church and in the mail.
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Women’s Retreat Medicine Hat
Canada West Mission Centre offers camps and retreats at no charge to ensure registration fees are not barriers to participation. In order for us to continue this practice, we need your generous donations to offset event expenses. Thank you.
DONATE NOW: Canada Helps (select CWM Camping Fund)
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Dickens Christmas Tea in Vancouver
everyone is welcome!
RSVP to Debra today
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Weekend of World Religions Vancouver
Friday night special class session – Free!
Rastafari
Learn about this new religion that emerged from the cauldron of
Black Power and Biblical messianism, and which pronounces
the arrival of a messiah from Africa.
To register contact Debra Donohue 1-877-411-2632 ext 4
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Nurturing Spirit Retreat Samish Island
To register contact Debra Donohue 1-877-411-2632 ext 4
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For travel with the GPNW from Seattle
July 17-28
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*Registration packages for the Canada West delegation will be available in February.
Prices are in US funds, please contact Debra Donohue
debra@communityofchrist.ca or northwestspec@cofchrist-gpnw.org
for more information.
Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/NorthwestSPEC
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Fishermen Helping Kids with Cancer
Vancouver
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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
2018
February 3 CWM Electronic Conference – various locations
Feb 16-19 CWM Winter Youth Retreat Saskatoon
Feb 23-25 Weekend of World Religions Vancouver
March 2-4 Nurturing Spirit Retreat Samish Island
Mar 16-18 Women’s Retreat Medicine Hat
April 21-22 Ribstone 110th Anniversary
April 26-29 Arts Retreat Samish Island
April 27-29 Weekend of World Religions Calgary
Apr 30-May 5 Samish Island Work Week
June 1-3 Nurturing Silence Retreat Samish Island
June 8-10 Spiritual Retreat Hills of Peace note new weekend
June 9-14 Adult Reunion Samish Island
July 1-6 CWM Youth Camp Hills of Peace
July 7-12 Family Reunion Hills of Peace
July 14-21 Family Reunion Samish Island
July 14-18 Junior Camp Hills of Peace
July 19-20 International Youth Forum
July 21-28 Spectacular Graceland University
July 22-28 Camp Kluane (girls 12-14 yrs) Samish Island
July 29-Aug 4 Camp Chimacum (boys 12-14 yrs) Samish Island
August 5-11 Camp Kimtah (15-18 yrs) Samish Island
August 10-12 Nurturing Spirit Retreat Hills of Peace
August 12-16 Camp Genesis/ Mungai (8-11 yrs) Samish Island
Aug 31-Sept 2 Canada West Mission Conference – Regina Saskatchewan
Sept 28-30 Men’s Retreat Hills of Peace
Sep 28-30 Women's Retreat Chilliwack
Dates are subject to change, please register early to avoid cancellation of your event.
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