 We know some members are feeling uncertain about travelling to the U.S. right now. You’re not alone—and you have options. We’re excited to offer a remote gathering at Kitchener Congregation where delegates from across Canada can fully participate in the legislative sessions of World Conference—no travel to the U.S. required.
What to Expect Remote Delegate Participation Thanks to a special provision by the First Presidency, this remote site allows full delegate engagement. Canada East Mission has 74 delegate spots, with only about 30 currently filled. Canada West Mission has room for nine more. If you’ve been considering serving, now is the time. Your voice matters. Observer-Friendly Environment Not a delegate? You’re still welcome to attend. Join us for worship, discussion, and fellowship throughout the weekend. Be Part of History Celebrate the ordination of Stassi Cramm to the office of Prophet-President and honour the ministry of Stephen Veazey as he retires. Witness the call of Shannon McAdam to the Council of Twelve—a significant moment for Canada. This year’s theme, Hope is Here, rings especially true. Reserve Your Spot If you're a current delegate or would like to serve as one, contact Sam Smalldon at [email protected]. To learn more about the Kitchener gathering or reserve your place, reach out to Melissa Freer at [email protected].
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 The Mission Centre Design Team invites you to share your perspective by completing two short surveys.
The first survey asks which spiritual practices and traditions should be preserved and honoured—and what new expressions we could embrace and nurture. The second survey focuses on how you prefer to stay connected with your congregation, camp reunions, Mission Centre, and the wider church. Your responses will help the Mission Centre Design Team better understand your experiences and hopes. Your feedback will inform recommendations as we imagine our future together. We’re grateful for your insight as we seek to deepen our spiritual life and improve how we stay connected across Community of Christ in Canada.  By Troy Roach (Seventy), Canada East Mission
Have you ever wondered what ministry support you might be overlooking? Within our mission centre region, there’s a growing realization: many congregations and leaders aren’t fully tapping into the gifts and calling of the Seventy. That may be because we haven’t done the best job demystifying what the office of Seventy is for—and who it’s for. So, let’s begin a new blog series highlighting the unique purposes and potential of each priesthood office in Community of Christ. And what better place to start than with the Seventy—an office I currently serve in, and one I believe carries profound relevance in today’s shifting spiritual landscape. Seventy: Catalysts for Mission in a Changing World Seventy are ministers of witness, invitation, and expansion. At their core, they are missionary ministers—"especial witnesses"—tasked with bringing Christ’s peace into new places, new relationships, and new expressions of church. While apostles serve globally, Seventy are World Church ministers who work regionally, helping people and congregations live out Christ’s mission more fully. Here’s what you may not know: Seventy aren’t just Sunday preachers or fill-in speakers. We’re designed to be partners, encouragers, and builders—co-creating ministry with congregational leaders, mission centre officers, and everyday disciples. We’re trained and empowered to:
This could mean helping a congregation launch a neighbourhood dinner-and-discussion series for the spiritual-but-not-religious, supporting a facilitator starting a yoga-and-meditation group centered on sacred worth, or coaching a leader with a vision for missional small groups but unsure how to begin. Seventy don’t wait to be asked—we are sent. But we can only serve meaningfully when others understand our calling and how collaboration works. More Than a Title—It’s a Way of Being Seventy are often selected because they’re already living this ministry before being officially ordained into it. Our calling isn’t just a function—it’s a posture. We step into unfamiliar spaces, explore new ideas, and stand at the edge of what’s emerging in the church and the world. We plant seeds of hope, even in dry ground. The phrase “forerunner of Christ’s peace” isn’t just poetic—it’s descriptive. Seventy are commissioned to go first, to open paths, and to create space for new expressions of Christ’s mission to grow. One Seventy might work with multiple congregations to create a shared monthly gathering in a neutral space where people feel safe bringing questions, not just answers. Another might walk alongside someone called to lead something outside the church walls, helping them align their gifts with Christ’s mission and our Enduring Principles. Let’s Reimagine What’s Possible—Together If you're a pastor, congregational leader, curious disciple, or someone sitting with a holy nudge but unsure what to do next—let’s talk. Let’s dream together about what could take root in your community. Invite a Seventy to a conversation, planning session, small group, or retreat. We’re not here to take over; we’re here to walk beside you, discern with you, and help bring to life what may still be forming in your imagination. In these days when traditional models are no longer enough, the ministry of the Seventy may be more needed than ever. Let’s not let that go to waste.  By Becky Middleton, Canada West Mission Centre Co-President
As the prospective new assignments for field apostles have been posted, it is with much gratitude and a little sadness we say goodbye to Art Smith as our field apostle. Art has been a wonderful spiritual guide, mentor, and friend to us for many years, and we sincerely thank him for that. We wish him well with his field assignment and will miss his presence among us. We look forward with anticipation to our new field apostles—Shannon McAdam and Lach Mackay. Shannon has been introduced to us on a formal basis as our new apostle-designate, and we have enjoyed her input for a while as part of our Mission Centre President team. Thank you so much, Shannon, for all you have done and how you will continue to serve in your expanded capacity! I had the privilege of getting to know Lach a few years ago when I volunteered at the Joseph Smith Historic Site in Nauvoo, Illinois. Lach was a terrific mentor for leading tours and a wealth of information about historical facts, as well as a great leader for all of us who were volunteering at the site. He is very personable and outgoing and, along with the team, made me feel right at home. I am very grateful for his ministry, enthusiasm, and dedication. As we move forward, I look forward to sharing in more ministry from both Lach and Shannon as our mission field apostles! Thank you both!! May God bless you both as you go forth in mission and love. |
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