​MISSION CONFERENCE

This year, our CEM Conference  was held in-person at Woodfield Congregation (615 Colborne St, London, ON) online over ZOOM (for delegates) and live streamed on YouTube (for observers).

Our theme this year was “Courage to Live God's Will” and took place as a hybrid event. Delegates and ex-officio were able to participate in-person or by ZOOM on-line, and observers could watch the live YouTube stream.

The agenda included the presentation of the 2024 budget, audit report, sustaining of CEM officers, bylaw motions, and updates on the Canadian church activities and vision.
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The weekend will also include two special services on Sunday, October 22nd, beginning with an ordination service at 10:00 AM and an "on location" broadcast of Beyond the Walls at 12:00 PM.

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Pre-Legislative Sessions
Pre-legislative sessions have taken place. A summary has been prepared and is available below.

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CEM Conference Ordination Service
Oct 22, 2023 - 10:00am
Woodfield Congregation | London, ON

Watch ordination Live Stream

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Sunday Schedule

• 10:00 - Ordination service at Woodfield congregation with Seventy John Glaser. Watch on YouTube.
• 12:00 - Beyond the Walls service with Apostle Art Smith (broadcasted live from Woodfield) Watch on YouTube. Watch on Facebook.

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Presentation of Reports
​Reports from various Mission Centre associated groups/organizations were recently presented in two on-line ZOOM meetings. You can find their recordings below (or view the entire playlist here)

All voices

camping commission

The Camping Commision presentation contains images of children and youth, and so it can not be made available here for privacy reasons.

creating connection

After 7 years of exploring and experimenting, Creating Connection is entering its next phase of evolution. Come hear how our lived experiences and best practices are being made available as a set of resources to better equip you to birth, nurture and multiply the meaningful activities and fresh expressions of the church's identity into your vision for sacred community. Along with mentoring, materials, training and support, there's a lot to tap into to help your inspiration become a reality, because... everything is spiritual!

ENCOUNTER WORLD RELIGIONS

​Encounter has been undergoing a transformation including hiring new staff, designing new programs and reaching new audiences. In this session, Brian Carwana will share about where Encounter's been and where it's going. We hope you can join us for this information session!

new expressions

In science, there is vast theorizing without absolute truths. Writer's like Jules Verne envisioned the unimaginable...some experimental trials get this or that incorrect before getting it right. BUT, seeking and envisioning enlarges our scope of seeing beyond the known. It inspires and encourages others to think beyond, to research, to extend the frontiers. Therefore, be open to the NEW. New Expressions is the science fiction, the inspiration, the discernment, the what if trials of spiritual formation, the entering into the evidentiary and experiential realm of the Spirit. Let the Spirit breathe.

Peace & justice

project ploughshares

sionito

Sionito is a charity that operates three social housing projects in Toronto with a fourth well on its way. The Board has chosen to focus on the deep needs of our society which is the tsunami of seniors that are just beyond the horizon of population dynamics. Its mission is focused on seniors who have been impoverished by mental health challenges. ​

world accord

​Learn how seemingly small initiatives can yield significant transformation for disadvantaged women and girls in Nepal. In this short presentation, you’ll find out more about  World Accord's comprehensive program for socioeconomic change.

zerin

Zerin Development Corporation, sponsored by Community of Christ Canada, has existed for 30+ years. We currently operate two affordable housing apartment buildings in London with 105 units in total. Find out about the exciting non-profit partnership, Vision SOHO, meeting rental needs in London for physically challenged, Ontario Disability recipients (ODSP), financially challenged, and mean market tenants! https://zerindevelopment.ca/ ​

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