As we continue to move Onward Together, we are committed to strengthening our current and emerging programs across the country. Community of Christ in Canada invites talented and passionate individuals to join the team!

A new posting for Camping and Events Specialist has just been added to our Opportunities page. This is a one-year, full-time position within the Camping and Campgrounds Team, with the possibility of renewal. The person filling this role will help coordinate and support camping programs across Canada—bringing together young people, families, and leaders in experiences that teach us to love one another. From staff recruitment and training to ensuring safe and inclusive programming, this position will help build the foundation that makes our summer camps and retreats thrive.

We’re also still accepting proposals for the Graphic Designer contract, a role that will work closely with the Communications Team to create visual content for web, email, and social media—helping tell the story of Community of Christ in Canada in ways that inspire and connect.

These and other opportunities represent the first steps of our Onward Together implementation as we begin to nurture the teams that will sustain our shared mission in the years ahead. In the coming weeks, directors will continue to identify new opportunities and areas where additional support is needed.

Please take a moment to visit our Opportunities page to learn more about these roles and others to come. Share the link with your congregation, friends, and networks—you might know someone who has been waiting for the chance to bring their skills, creativity, and calling into the work we are doing together across Canada.

By Susan Scott, co-author of the Spiritual Life Writing Workbook

Storytelling is a human universal, done by every culture and every society ever known. Writing, however, is not. Though widespread today, we had to learn to write...

Writing changes us.

Writing does not merely express what’s already inside us. Rather, it generates a kind of internal work that leads us to reflect, to turn things over, to hone in, and sometimes to reorient.”

Storytelling is peacemaking that builds empathy and understanding—and that work deepens when you harness the power of writing.

Spiritual life writing is ministry.

And if that ministry is calling you, then this retreat is the place to gather.

Early bird pricing: $60 until November 29, 2025 - Includes an electronic version of the Spiritual Life Writing Workbook.

Members and friends of Community of Christ are invited to take part in the Organizational Meeting of the Canada Mission Centre on Saturday, January 17. This online gathering will bring us together from across the country to affirm the bold step we took in September to move onward together. As we enter this new era, it’s time to bless the framework that will guide and support our shared ministry and mission in Canada.

When: Saturday, January 17 at 12 p.m. PT / 1 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET

Where: Zoom — Please register here

What to expect:

We’ll meet for about two hours. Business items will include sustaining the Mission Centre President Team, Financial Officer, Mission Centre Council, and other appointments, along with approving the Canada-wide mission budget that unites the CEM and CWM budgets previously approved in September.

This will also be a time to share in brief worship, hymn singing, prayer, and reflection with friends old and new—from coast to coast—as we share hope and celebrate mission in the heart of winter.

If your congregation would like to gather locally, please let us know in advance so we can arrange voice and vote for everyone participating. Stay tuned for further updates in the coming weeks, including information about pre-legislative and technology preparation sessions.

Save the date and join us on Saturday, January 17. Let’s begin walking onward together!

On December 2, join us for Giving Tuesday 2025 and help imagine a world filled with compassion, justice, and peace. This year’s theme, Imagine, invites us to live into God’s abundance and share boldly through gifts that bring hope and transformation around the world.

Your generosity will sustain ministries that build faith, develop leaders, support climate justice, and empower people and communities worldwide. A generous $250,000 USD matching contribution will double every gift—amplifying your impact and extending Christ’s mission across the globe.

Together, we can make a difference:
Give: Every gift, no matter the size, extends our reach and strengthens Christ’s mission.
Volunteer: Offer your time and talents to support local ministries, community projects, or international efforts.
Share: Spread the word and invite others to join in this global day of giving.
Pray: Hold our shared mission of compassion, justice, and peace in your prayers.

Join us on December 2 as we imagine the impact we can make together as a community of faith and generosity.

By John Hamer, President of Sionito

When faced with the scale of seemingly intractable problems in our country and our world, we sometimes can’t help but ask the question, what can a little church like ours do in the face of human suffering?  Wherever we live in Canada, we cannot help but be aware of the housing crisis: from basic affordability to lack of sufficient housing and ultimately the problem of homelessness.  

But for the past half century church members in Toronto and London have worked to be a part of the solution in their communities, founding our social housing charitable affiliates, Sionito and Zerin.  The Sionito Group of Charities broke ground earlier this year on a new development located on Finch Avenue in Toronto that will provide affordable housing to 158 people who might otherwise be in danger of homelessness.

Last month, the Federal government recognized the project as a model and singled out Sionito as a trusted partner.  At a media event held at the construction site, two members of the Federal Parliament announced the launch of the government’s new “Build Canada Homes” program.  Adam van Koeverden, MP for Burlington North/Milton West, and Ali Ehsassi, MP for Willowdale, also share the news that the government would devote an additional $1.5 billion to support projects like the one Sionito is currently building.  The event illustrated the trust and goodwill church members like Bryce Taylor, CEO of Sionito, have built over the years with all levels of government partners, as we have fought together for housing justice.  

The teams at Sionito and Zerin are to be congratulated for continuing to build on the good work started decades ago, addressing one of the greatest challenges our country faces.  When we ask ourselves, “what can a little church like ours do in the face of human suffering?”  Let’s always answer, “we can do our part!”

Each fall, the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation invites members and friends to gather online and learn from historians, storytellers, and guest speakers. This year’s Autumn Lecture Series spans five fascinating sessions exploring the church’s global growth, diverse voices, and lesser-known moments of faith and history.

All lectures are free and open to the public, though donations are welcome to support student internships, new educational resources, and the preservation of historic sites.

Lecture Schedule

Thursday, November 6 – 7:00pm CT / 5:00pm PT / 6:00pm MT / 8:00pm ET

Nauvoo Polygamy and the RLDS Church with Lachlan Mackay

Explore the diverse perspectives and challenges behind understanding the origins of Nauvoo polygamy within RLDS history.

​Thursday, November 13 – 7:00pm CT / 5:00pm PT / 6:00pm MT / 8:00pm ET

A Peculiar People, Politically: The Saints and Politics in 1830s Ohio with Seth Bryant

Learn how early Saints navigated disenfranchisement and political tension in 1830s Kirtland, discovering how faith and civic life often collided.

​Thursday, November 20 – 1:00pm CT / 11:00am PT/ 12:00pm MT / 2:00pm ET

From War and Poverty to Questing for Peaceable Zion: Andrew Bolton’s Story with Andrew Bolton

Hear Apostle Andrew Bolton share his story of faith, peace, and calling—from his early life in England to his ministry and passion for Zion.

Register for November 20 (button) 

We’re launching a new quarterly Communications Townhall to connect with congregations, members, and seekers across Canada and strengthen how we share our stories and celebrate missional success. This will be a space for conversation, learning, and collaboration. Our first meeting will be November 22.

Come meet Communications Officers and other dedicated individuals guiding communications efforts at the local level. Get to know the people serving in our national Communications Team. Help us ask the right questions and find the right answers—together.

All are welcome—young and old, tech-savvy and tech-beginner, members and seekers alike. Together, we’ll talk about how communications can help you achieve your goals, and we’ll take note of any local concerns or challenges you are aware of.

Our first Townhall will focus on “Telling the Story.” Too often, our event announcements stop at dates and locations. But how do we make our invitations more engaging? How do we tell stories that make others want to join us? How can we share our stories so that our mission is remembered and celebrated?

We’ll explore questions like:

• If I were looking for a church, what would I want to know before walking through the door?
• When we say “all are welcome,” do we speak in ways that help newcomers actually feel included?
• How can we avoid church jargon and connect through stories that feel real and relatable?

We’ll also look at simple ways to:

• take photos that faithfully capture what was felt
• record meaningful reflections and lessons learned—not just statistics
• share those stories on social media

Each gathering can become part of our shared story of community and discipleship. Storytelling can transform the way we live and share our mission. Join us as we learn how to tell the story of Community of Christ in Canada—together.

📅 Saturday, November 22
 ⌚ 10 am PT / 11 am MT / 12 pm CT / 1 pm ET
 🖥️ On Zoom – open to members and seekers