CEM Conference 2022
We hope you enjoyed joining us on Saturday October 22, 2022, for our annual CEM Conference. Our theme this year was “Courageously Respond” and our conference was once again held online. Delegates, ex-officio, and observers were able to participate from remote locations.
Video Recordings
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Building Mission
with Ron Rowbottom |
Canadian Projects
with John Hamer |
Climate Change
with Joan Thompson |
Peace & Justice
with Rod Downing |
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World Accord
with Kristin Douglas |
Ordination Service
for John Nichols |
Beyond the Walls
Sunday Worship Service |
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Saturday Morning
9:45 am - Check-in, Welcome, Orientation
10:00 am - 1st Mission in Action Session (break-out rooms)
- Peace & Justice with Rod Downing
- Canadian Projects with John Hamer
- Mission: "How even the smallest congregations can do it" with Ron Rowbottom
- Climate Change and our Campgrounds with Joan Thompson
- World Accord with Kristen Douglas
10:30 am - 2nd Mission in Action Session (break-out rooms)
- all sessions same as above
11:00 am - Recognitions & Appreciations
- Emeritus Status: Carmen Thompson, Larry Buchanan, and Shirley Stoner
- 2022 Camping Directors
Saturday Afternoon
11:30 am - Lunch Break & Social Visiting (break out rooms)
12:30 pm - Pre-Conference Break Time
12:45 pm - Return From Break
1:00 pm - Conference Proceedings
- Welcome, Announcements, & Land Acknowledgement
- Guided Meditation
- Polling Review/Tech Check
- Business Meeting Begins
Saturday Evening
7:30 pm - Ordination Service for John Nichols via ZOOM (from Woodfield congregation)
* John will be ordained to the office of High Priest, Evangelist
Sunday Afternoon
12:00 pm - Beyond The Walls Worship Service
- with guest speaker Art Smith
9:45 am - Check-in, Welcome, Orientation
10:00 am - 1st Mission in Action Session (break-out rooms)
- Peace & Justice with Rod Downing
- Canadian Projects with John Hamer
- Mission: "How even the smallest congregations can do it" with Ron Rowbottom
- Climate Change and our Campgrounds with Joan Thompson
- World Accord with Kristen Douglas
10:30 am - 2nd Mission in Action Session (break-out rooms)
- all sessions same as above
11:00 am - Recognitions & Appreciations
- Emeritus Status: Carmen Thompson, Larry Buchanan, and Shirley Stoner
- 2022 Camping Directors
Saturday Afternoon
11:30 am - Lunch Break & Social Visiting (break out rooms)
12:30 pm - Pre-Conference Break Time
12:45 pm - Return From Break
1:00 pm - Conference Proceedings
- Welcome, Announcements, & Land Acknowledgement
- Guided Meditation
- Polling Review/Tech Check
- Business Meeting Begins
Saturday Evening
7:30 pm - Ordination Service for John Nichols via ZOOM (from Woodfield congregation)
* John will be ordained to the office of High Priest, Evangelist
Sunday Afternoon
12:00 pm - Beyond The Walls Worship Service
- with guest speaker Art Smith
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The agenda included presentation of the 2023 budget, audit report, any world church priesthood calls, sustaining of CEM officers, selection of delegates for 2023 World Conference, and updates on the various activities happening throughout the mission centre. We also invited folks to our shared worship service with Beyond the Walls on Sunday, October 23, with speaker Apostle Art Smith. |
Conference Booklet
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Pre-Legislative Sessions
Pre-legislative discussions help build democracy by encouraging all stakeholders (that's you!) to ask questions and give comments on proposed legislation. Everyone benefits when greater perspective is shared.
Important background information was presented to help prepare delegates for voting. Each person has the opportunity to affect how legislation is processed and seeing the best solutions developed.
With discussions taking place prior to the business meeting, voting members had time ahead of conference day to discern what makes the most sense. Business meetings can be lengthy and tedious at the best of times, but with an effective pre-legislative sessions, they can be greatly streamlined.
What is your vested interest in Canada East Mission Centre and/or your congregation? These sessions are for everyone - and you have a voice!
Prelegislative sessions took place Oct 18/19th
Pre-legislative discussions help build democracy by encouraging all stakeholders (that's you!) to ask questions and give comments on proposed legislation. Everyone benefits when greater perspective is shared.
Important background information was presented to help prepare delegates for voting. Each person has the opportunity to affect how legislation is processed and seeing the best solutions developed.
With discussions taking place prior to the business meeting, voting members had time ahead of conference day to discern what makes the most sense. Business meetings can be lengthy and tedious at the best of times, but with an effective pre-legislative sessions, they can be greatly streamlined.
What is your vested interest in Canada East Mission Centre and/or your congregation? These sessions are for everyone - and you have a voice!
Prelegislative sessions took place Oct 18/19th
About Poll Everywhere
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Delegates/Ex-Officio will be provided with a username to "Join presentation" and access voting screens (as shown).
Using Poll Everywhere allows each vote to be anonymous, while still allowing all votes to be tabulated collectively. Click here to view technology refresher on using ZOOM and Poll Everywhere |
