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
Winter Youth Retreat Saskatoon
Samish Kitchen Workday
Weekend of World Religions Vancouver
Nurturing Spirit Retreat Samish Island – New info
Samish Island Arts Retreat
Women’s Retreat Medicine Hat
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
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‘Spiritual Conversation Starter’
Or something to think about.
What is your favourite memory from your childhood?
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Go ahead, start a conversation today!
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CWM Electronic Conference – THIS Saturday!
All members and friends of Community of Christ are invited to attend at your local congregation to participate in the first Canada West Mission Centre Electronic Conference. The conference will be held this Saturday, February 3, 2018, starting at 10 a.m. BC time, 11 a.m. in Alberta, and 12 noon in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
President Steve Veazey will address the Canada West Mission centre at the open of the conference, followed by a few words from Apostle Art Smith and Bishop of Canada Dar Shepherdson.
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The agenda and all reports are available at this link to a dedicated folder on the
Mission Centre’s OneDrive site
For the agenda, look for the file called: Doc01a-CWM E-Conference Agenda.pdf
There are many reports; most are short although one or two are two pages or so. Please open up the agenda as well as the reports so you know what is happening at this conference. This is critical if you are a delegate from your congregation. Everyone is encouraged to be informed on these items.
We are looking forward to the conference and thank you for your participation and support.
Please note that the conference will be available electronically at all congregations except Porcupine Plain and Senlac. Contact your Pastor if you have any questions about participating at your congregation.
--Steve Thompson
Mission Centre President and Financial Officer
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‘What’s Up…In the CWM Christmas in Review’
Click below to see our online edtion of
What’s Up…In the CWM
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Chilliwack is hosting a dessert night!
Saturday February 10th from 7 pm - 9 pm
This will be a Samish Island Fund Raiser, by donation.
Come for Dessert and Coffee, Tea and punch.
See a slide show of Samish and have fun visiting!
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Samish Kitchen Workday
Saturday February 17th
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2018 Mission Conference August 31 – Sept 2
Regina Saskatchewan
Guest Minister President Steve Veazey
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I know it may feel early, but I encourage you to reserve your hotel rooms as soon as possible. Labour Day weekend is a huge football weekend in Regina, and all of the hotel rooms will be sold out soon for the Saturday night. We have a group rate at the Ramada Plaza use code
CGC0C4 email regina@saskramada.com or call 306-569-1444
1Queen bed – $117 p/night
2 Queen beds $124 p/night
$12 per 3rd and 4th adults in room (children are free)
$15 per night parking
Follow this link to see our special edition of
2017 Mission Conference in Vancouver!
See the 2017 Conference Program online
Crazy Conference Group Photo
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The Samish Island Arts Retreat
is back!
New Information will be coming soon.
April 27-29, 2018
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Sunday February 4 link to
Edmonton worship service
Use the link above to sign up and receive an email notification
when the video is about to begin.
The broadcast is scheduled to start at 10:15 mdt.
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Winter Youth Retreat Saskatoon
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Women’s Retreat Medicine Hat
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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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Please register TODAY!
Weekend of World Religions Vancouver
Friday night special class session – Free!
To register contact Debra Donohue 1-877-411-2632 ext 4
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Nurturing Spirit Retreat Samish Island
and Youth Spirit Retreat
To receive a copy of the schedule, youth schedule, what to bring, and how to prepare, please email debra@communityofchrist.ca
Learning to Walk in the Dark: Finding God in Turbulent Times
We need a spirituality of the nighttime, teaching us how to find our footing in these times of uncertainty both for our selves and the world. Barbara Brown Taylor
There are times in our lives where we feel like we’ve lost our way, whether through sickness or injury, the death of a loved one, the loss of a job or relationship, or simply a restless boredom that cannot be explained. We find no easy answers in the faith we once had. We feel like we are “walking in the dark” on roads we never planned on traveling.
In her book “Learning to Walk in the Dark”, Barbara Brown Taylor invites us to get curious about these dark places, to trust the “lunar spirituality” that waxes and wanes during these times of questioning and doubt.
Join us for Nurturing Spirit 2018 as we learn how to “wait, listen, breathe, pray, and walk ” through the “dark” times of our lives. Learn how to surrender to “what is” as you find the courage to change, and begin to understand the world in new ways. Learn new spiritual practices to help you feel God’s presence, guiding you through things both seen and unseen. Trust that just as seeds grow quietly in the moist dark soil of the earth, we too grow in the fertile soil of the “dark night”.
Throughout the retreat, we will be drawing from Barbara Brown Taylor’s book “Learning to Walk in the Dark”. It would be helpful to prepare for the retreat by reading this insightful book.
To register contact Debra Donohue 1-877-411-2632 ext 4
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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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.
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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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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 27-29 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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Quote of the Week
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