Climate Webinar

”Through Crises Toward Transformation:  Systemic Solutions - Transforming to a Circular Economy"

Join us on Sunday, June 13 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. EDT via online.
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In this session, we start examining the pervasive structural issues that shape our world, in this case the basic economic model. Our current practice is a Create-Use-Discard economy that results in ravaged mountains, toxic tailing ponds, abusive child labour, abandoned oil wells, and mountains of trash. 
 
Lugano Kapembwa will share an alternative model: The Circular Economy. From the ground up, once new resources enter this modular system, the model tracks resources and keeps re-using and replacing them as long as possible. Lugano is co-founder and CEO of Loopcycle, a circular technology platform embedding lasting traceability that redefines how customers manage, recover and resell their used products. 

He also worked on a $5 billion project, delivering sustainability and resource efficiency programs as Energy and Environment Lead for Canary Wharf Management, the landlord arm of Canary Wharf Group—owners of the 128 acre estate and mini-city district in London, UK. Lugano holds a M.Sc. in Law and Environmental Science and a B.Sc. in Environmental Science.

Join follow-up conversations on these dates:

• Thursday, June 24 9-10:30 p.m. EDT
• Sunday, June 27 5-6:30 p.m. EDT

Invite your friends as well. All sessions are free and participation in previous webinars and conversations is not necessary to join.  

Please note that you only need to register once for the entire series. To register please click on the button below.

For more information about the series please visit the 
​Climate Change Colloquy website.

Please invite friends and family who may be interested to either or both of these current events.
 
Project Neutral Presentation on Carbon Footprint Calculation and 10-year Plans

On Sunday, June 13th for our 7-8 p.m. congregational Zoom session, Sydney Hennessy of Project Neutral will be presenting how to calculate our current carbon footprints and how we can form action plans to reduce it, over time, to “neutral.” (see https://app.projectneutral.org/reep )
 
For those who join via tablet or phone, it will be helpful to have a computer available to facilitate following along with the steps. We'll go through the 'Getting Started' survey during the session, which will be an overview of the various categories that impact our footprint (home energy, daily transportation, waste, etc.). There are additional “deep dive” surveys that explore each category further, and these can be completed individually at a later time.
 
If you do not normally receive an email with the link to the Kitchener Sunday evening sessions but would like to attend this event, please email Paul Wagner to get the Zoom link.
 
In preparation for the session, start to think about some high-level things that might impact our footprints such as: the age of your home, average driving (both week and weekend), flights per year (projected for post-COVID), estimated amount of food waste and other household waste.
 
After the session, when you’re ready to dive deeper and complete the rest of the surveys, you can expect to learn about the following needs for your household:
o   Electricity (kWh) and natural gas (m3) consumption
o   Number of household cars, make/model/year of each, and annual km driven
o   Number and length (in hours) of flights, train trips, and/or intercity bus trips
o   Servings of meat, seafood, eggs and dairy products consumed weekly
o   Approximate waste and organics weekly output, what kinds of items you recycle
 
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Food Forest Planting at Kitchener Congregation
Saturday, June 19th from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  

With funding and support provided by the Region, we are one of 8 faith groups that are planting a perennial “Faith Food Forest” on the church property. This is a pilot and educational project to increase awareness of how traditional urban landscaping impacts biodiversity and the climate, to model how attractive “food hedges” (fedges) can be a part of our action, and how we can nurture community through the sharing of fresh-grown food. (see https://climateactionwr.ca/events/creating-food-forests-in-waterloo-region/ )
 
Volunteers of all ages are needed for the planting (and would be appreciated for a watering rotation in the month to follow). Come and share in this outdoor experience, and learn about the benefits of using a no-till “lasagna” planting method that you can use in your own gardens.

Ontario will be in Stage 1 of the Reopening, which allows for up to 10 people to be gathered outdoors. However, as this is considered an agriculture event, up to 25 people can be present at a time – masked and practicing social distancing.

When we arrive at 10 a.m., the plants will be placed (in pots) where they are to go. Volunteers will dig shallow holes for the plants, thoroughly soak the flattened cardboard to be placed around the plants, assist with carrying (in wheelbarrows) and placing the layers to be added on top (compost, straw, top-soil, mulch), then planting the plants and watering everything well.

Everyone wishing to participate should register before June 15th by emailing Joan Thompson so that we don’t exceed our maximum number of people.

o   No tools are required, but everyone must have a hat, a mask, and a hydration source!
o   Gloves are also recommended and some lawn chairs for resting in the shade between tasks.
o   Those (especially children) who will be watering down the cardboard, may wish to have rubber boots (or bare feet can work).
o   We have some shovels but bring one if you have one handy.
o   If you can only come for part of it, we’re still happy to have you come!
o   Restrooms will be open (along with signs on wiping down surfaces you’ve touched).
 
We’re looking forward to sharing these events together.
Your Climate Justice Team

Get ready for a summer ecamping blaassstttt!!!

ecamping.ca

 
CEM is providing another great opportunity this summer to connect to the larger community through the ecamping program. Attend one event or attend them all. Stretch your thoughts, explore new ideas, focus on what truly matters, recharge spiritually. It's the most fun you'll ever have networking!


Kick-Off Event, Saturday, June 12th, 4 p.m.
Providence Bay Community Picnic
 
To welcome summer, and kick-off the eCamping season, Providence Bay's community picnic is on again this year.
 
Prepare your own picnic foods at home, then join everyone here online! There will be a variety of games, laughs and conversation. All the fun of the annual in-person event but safely in your own back yard (or deck, or kitchen table, etc.).
 
Two games to get prepared for are an at home scavenger hunt and an interpretive dance competition. We are determined to start the summer off in a positive way, so join in for all the fun!

The picnic starts at 4pm and will run for approximately 2 hours.


Kids Programming Registration

ALL kids are welcome to attend ALL programs. Specific events have been planned especially for children. For our kids' safety, participants must be registered. In order to receive a craft kit, be sure to register by July 11th. 

Build Your Own Experience

You can view the wide variety of happenings offered by visiting ecamping.ca to help you plan your summer. Certain events are geared to children or youth while others will be of interest to adults. You can expect to see:

• campfire
• children's bedtime stories
• classes on the reunion text
• worship services
• chats
• and so much more!

New events will be added often so be sure to sign up in order to receive notices about added activities.


Guest Ministry

Along with the familiar directors and leaders you already know and love from past reunions and camps, we are also excited for the opportunity to hang out with these friends:

• Katie & Zac Harmon-McLaughlin
• Adam Wade
• Joey Williams
• David Lloyd
• Poul Wilson
• Brian Carwana
• Joan Thompson

Easy One-Click Access

Once you sign up, you will be provided with the link that will be used to access all sessions. Easy peasy, quick and easy! There is no expectation to attend all happenings. Some (but not all) will be recorded in case you are not able to attend the live session.

1. SIGN UP HERE with your name and email address. This will keep you in the loop for what you need to know.
2. Visit ecamping.ca often to see the current schedule of events

Plan to meet your camp buddies for a spirit lifting summer.

​Check out this video montage from ecamping 2020 to get an idea of what  you'll experience. 

Share in communion with disciples from around the world! Vickie Thatcher will preach our communion message from Riverside, MO, on the theme, “Love Relates Us.” Noelle Gaffka of Mt Pleasant, MI, will teach our Peace Lesson. Becca Loving will lead our Disciples Generous Response from St Louis, MO. Zilphia Martin IV will offer our invocation from Southfield, MI, and William Mines will read our Call to Worship from Pittsburgh, PA. The lectionary scripture (Mark 3:20-35) will be read by Kathy McGuire from Santa Barbara, CA.  The communion blessings will be read by Marni Fischer of Black Creek, BC, and Kim Sheppard of Aylmer, ON. The Beyond the Walls Choir will premiere hymn CCS 504 “In this New Moment,” and will sing CCS 273 “Draw the Circle Wide.”

Our inclusive Beyond the Walls church service will take place on June 6th, at 12:00 pm EDT.

Windsor Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact Jeff Moor for Zoom info.

SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 p.m. Sharing concerns and prayers. 2 p.m. Paula Tite Presiding and Steve Lamoure sharing the message. Contact Don Robb for Zoom info.

Port Elgin Congregation - 9 a.m. class. Coffee & Conversation 9:40. Worship 10 a.m. Josephine Amelia Fraser Morgan will be the speaker, Darrell Belrose presiding. Contact Larry Buchanan for Zoom details.

La Salle Road Congregation - Social time from 10:15-10:30. Worship 10:30 a.m. Contact Pastor Vonda den Boer for Zoom details.

Reaching Out - Generally meets twice a month. Please sign up for email notices by clicking here.

Kitchener Congregation - Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Contact John & Ruth Black for details.

Cambridge Congregation - 11 a.m. Complete Worship Services are held each Sunday at 11:00 am For details go to www.cofchristcambridge.ca. On the calendar page click on the event for the Zoom link. Social time follows the service

First People Community of Christ (FPCC) - Reaching out to Native People across North America  and the World! Online Prayer and Testimonies Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. and Worship Sundays at 7 p.m. Contact Larry Buchanan for ZOOM details.

Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with.

Fastathon 2021 will be held through our computer screen Saturday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. Please plan to join us for a video presentation and a super fun BINGO event. 
 
We invite you to join us in fasting but fasting is not required to attend. (This link may be shared privately but please do not post publicly in order to protect the security of the event.

​Donations may be made by clicking the link below. Your generous and continued support makes it possible for us to take steps to abolish poverty and end needless suffering. 

Harmony (formerly GALA) has compiled a list of Community of Christ-affiliated Pride Month events scheduled throughout the month of June 2021. This list will continue to be updated as new events are communicated to us. Please share any events within your areas with us, and we will get them added (Parker Johnson, Harmony President).

Because we are on year two of most in-person pride events being cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, Harmony has designed Pride 2021 "Resilience" shirts to commemorate not only the Queer/LGBTQIA2S+ Rights Movement but most recently our community's tenacity, courage, and resiliency throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. These are tough times, and the marginalized tend to disproportionately struggle. 

• Full details for the shirt sale can be found by clicking below (including where proceeds will go, how to order, etc.)
• This is a limited-time campaign ending June 14, so orders must be placed before then. Shirts are shipped directly from the vendor anywhere in the world at the end of the campaign.

​Here's a sneak peek of the design (but you can have it printed on a variety of colours and on different styles including hoodies, long sleeves, v-neck, tank tops, etc.):

Celebrate Trinity Sunday with disciples and seekers from around the world! Evangelist Charlie Brown will preach from Melbourne, Florida, on the theme, “Here Am I, Send Me.” Roger Dodson will teach our Peace Lesson. Vivian Betts will offer our invocation from Newark in the United Kingdom and Sandra Mogg will read our Call to Worship from Saint Joseph, Missouri. The lectionary scripture (Isaiah 6:1-8) will be read by Laura Chittenden-Edwards from Carp, Ontario. From Toronto Centre Place, John Hamer will lead our Disciples Generous Response and Leandro Palacios will lead our Mediation on the Message. The Beyond the Walls Choir will premiere hymn CCS 98 “All Creatures of Our God and King,” and will sing CCS 651 “Send Me Forth.”

Our inclusive Beyond the Walls church service will take place on May 30, at 12:00 pm EDT.

Windsor Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact Jeff Moor for Zoom info.

SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 p.m. Sharing concerns and prayers. Speaker Troy Roach. Children's Moment included. Contact Don Robb for Zoom info.

Port Elgin Congregation - 9 a.m. class. Coffee & Conversation 9:40. Worship 10 a.m. Arland Wicksey will be the speaker, Darrell Belrose presiding. Contact Larry Buchanan for Zoom details.

La Salle Road Congregation - Social time from 10:15-10:30. Worship 10:30 a.m. Contact Pastor Vonda den Boer for Zoom details.

Reaching Out - Generally meets twice a month. Please sign up for email notices by clicking here.

Kitchener Congregation - Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Contact John & Ruth Black for details.

Cambridge Congregation - 11 a.m. Complete Worship Services are held each Sunday at 11:00 am For details go to www.cofchristcambridge.ca. On the calendar page click on the event for the Zoom link. Social time follows the service

First People Community of Christ (FPCC) - Reaching out to Native People across North America  and the World! Online Prayer and Testimonies Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. and Worship Sundays at 7 p.m. Contact Larry Buchanan for ZOOM details.

Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with.

​Fastathon 2021: What Can You Do?
 
This year, due to Covid again, we will be having Fastathon 2021 through our computer screen. This year's event will be on Saturday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m.  
 
My youngest daughter, Erica, asked if we could fast this year even though we were away from camp. This year is special for her due to the recent loss of her Uncle, Aaron. The last time she fasted, she was struggling to make the last leg of the fast. Her Uncle reassured her she could do it and she did. She was 12 years old at the time.

Erica and I would like to ask for your donation to World Accord as we fast for 36 hours in Aaron’s place. If you would like to join us in the fast, you are more than welcome to. We will begin Friday, June 4th at 11 pm and break our fast Sunday, June 6 at 11:00 a.m.

If you wish to join us online to learn more, we are hosting our Fastathon 2021 evening event on June 5th at 7:30 p.m. for a video presentation and online Bingo (zoom link to follow). We invite you to join us in fasting but fasting is not required to attend.
 
Donations may be made by clicking the link below Thank you for your generous and continued support that blesses people in need.

Thanks! 
Becky Grigsby 

A global celebration of Pentecost. The story of the Holy Spirit from the Tower of Babel to Pentecost in 50 languages read by disciples and seekers from around the world in their native tongue. All passages will be captioned in English, French, and Spanish, as well as the reader’s language. The Beyond the Walls Choir will premier hymns CCS 377 “Sizohamba Naye” in five languages, and CCS 485 “Wind Who Makes All Winds that Blow.”
Our inclusive Beyond the Walls church service will take place on Sunday, May 23rd, at 12:00 pm EDT 

Windsor Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact Jeff Moor for Zoom info.

SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 p.m. Sharing concerns and prayers. Our journey of faith this afternoon will be that of life, love, faith and fun. We will be exploring the following;
1. What does it mean to be made in the image of God?
2. You-Your body, soul, and spirit were formed and skillfully wrought by God with each day of your life fashioned in detail like the pages in a book Psalms 139
3. Do we always see it, our faith?
4. Jesus runs to the mess.
5. You need to know who you are in Christ?
This service will be packed full of fun and laughter. Please remember to wear a fun costume, hats and glasses. Bring at least five sheets of paper and a pen or pencil and all the fixings to make banana splits…yummy! Please join us for a time of reflection where we can just put aside all that is weighing on us and have some fun with God.

P.S. If you don’t want to make banana splits, bring your veggies and build a veggie banana split. Or just come and join in on the fun and watch us be silly. If you have not sent Shone a baby picture yet please send her one as soon as possible.  Also, if you were to have a T shirt made with a saying to celebrate God‘s positivity in the world what would it be? Shone's email is: shonettecarson@yahoo.ca Contact Don Robb for Zoom info.

Port Elgin Congregation - 9 a.m. class. Coffee & Conversation 9:40. Worship 10 a.m. Jim Poirier will be the speaker. Contact Larry Buchanan for Zoom details.

La Salle Road Congregation - Social time from 10:15-10:30. Worship 10:30 a.m. Contact Pastor Vonda den Boer for Zoom details.

Reaching Out - Generally meets twice a month. Please sign up for email notices by clicking here.

Kitchener Congregation - Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Contact John & Ruth Black for details.

Cambridge Congregation - 11 a.m. Complete Worship Services are held each Sunday at 11:00 am For details go to www.cofchristcambridge.ca. On the calendar page click on the event for the Zoom link. Social time follows the service

First People Community of Christ (FPCC) - Reaching out to Native People across North America  and the World! Online Prayer and Testimonies Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. and Worship Sundays at 7 p.m. Contact Larry Buchanan for ZOOM details.

Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with.