Canada West Mission
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Upcoming Events at a Glance
2018
March 2-4 Nurturing Spirit Retreat Samish Island
March 16-18 Women’s Retreat Medicine Hat
March 16-18 The Experience Worship Project Chilliwack
April 21-22 Ribstone 110th Anniversary
April 27-29 Arts Retreat Samish Island
April 27-29 Weekend of World Religions Calgary
April 30-May 5 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 this Weekly Wire and on the CWM website.
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This Week…in the Weekly Wire!
Our NEW Canadian Website
Spiritual Conversation Starter
The Experience Worship Project Chilliwack
Singles Retreat Lewis River Washington
Canadian SPEC Registration Package
Weekend of World Religions Calgary
Weekend of World Religions Vancouver photos
Encounter ‘Discovery Week’ in Toronto
Nurturing Spirit Retreat Samish Island
Samish Island Arts Retreat
Women’s Retreat Medicine Hat
SPECTACULAR for travel with the GPNW
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 do you think would probably surprise most people about you?
Go ahead, start a conversation today!
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Check out our new
Community of Christ Canadian Website
Community of Christ Canada is proud to announce the launch of its new website.
Visitors will enjoy a more modern experience, including mobile-friendly functionality. A special effort has been made to simplify the website, ensuring that users can locate information quickly and efficiently. In addition, content has been added to accommodate seekers from various backgrounds.
Canadian church leadership and membership are indebted to the efforts of Lew Shepherdson, whose hard work made this new website a reality. A great deal of time and talent were required to build this new expression of Christ’s mission, and the Church certainly appreciates his volunteerism and dedication.
Click here to read the press release
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The Experience Worship Project Chilliwack
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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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Weekend of World Religions Calgary
Register with Lisa Neudorf lisa@communityofchrist.ca
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Weekend of World Religions Vancouver
Although the 20-40 centimetres of snow we received in the lower mainland threw a wrinkle in our Friday night, we enjoyed four great visits Saturday and Sunday.
Scientology below, Mormonism, Native
And Hindu below.
The meal we were served at the Hindu Temple was fabulous. I’ll be having dreams about the bread and the lentil curry for a month!
Thank you Brian Carwana from Encounter World Religions Centre.
Check out Discovery Week below
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Explore People, Places, Practices & Philosophies
Learn through insightful classes and experiential visits where you will see ritual, explore architecture, meet leaders, and engage with communities.
July 8-14 in Toronto
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Samish Island Arts Retreat
Cost for the weekend is $100 US.
To register contact Chris Phelps chrisinlangley@gmail.com
For more information contact Dan Beer danwbeer@gmail.com or Chris Phelps.
Cost should not be a barrier to attendance. Please contact Chris or Dan if you need a little help to attend.
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Canada West SPEC Delegation
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Singles Retreat Lewis River, Washington
May 26-28
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2018 Mission Conference August 31 – Sept 2
Regina Saskatchewan
8 Rooms left for Mission Conference!
Book today
Guest Minister President Steve Veazey
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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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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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
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.
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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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
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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