We invite you to come together with hundreds of participants from around the world as the congregation Beyond the Walls. This inclusive online church service is an opportunity to pause and share a sacred moment together in times of physical distancing and uncertainty. All are welcome and invited!
Becky Savage, will offer the message on the theme "Welcome Strangers" and our lectionary scripture is Genesis GENESIS 18:1-15, 21:1-7, including the story of the three mysterious men who visited Abraham and Sarah bringing news of prosperity against all odds. Danny Belrose will offer the Prayer for Peace, and other ministers will join us live from locations across Canada and the USA.
The Beyond the Walls choir will premiere CCS 273 “Draw the Circle Wide” and CCS 274 “God, We Gather as Your People” with Michael Karpowicz at the piano. We would love for you to sing with us!

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SLIM (Sharing Love in Ministry) - This Sunday our worship service is coordinated by Anthony Smith. The theme: Unity in Diversity is related to this being Pride Month. Anthony has asked everyone to wear a colourful outfit for the service representing the Diversity of the world. Speaker for Sunday will be Co Pastor of SLIM,  Donald Robb. Contact Don Robb for Zoom info.

Port Elgin Congregation - 10 a.m. Contact Larry Buchanan for Zoom details.

La Salle Road Congregation - 11 a.m. Contact Pastor Vonda den Boer for Zoom details.

Cambridge Congregation - Zoom Church each Sunday in June. To join, go to www.cofchristcambridge.ca. Click the calendar page and scroll down to the date then click on Worship service. Zoom ID number and Password are listed there.

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

WRITING ILLNESS, WRITING WELLNESS 

With writer, editor, teacher, and unicorn whisperer Eufemia Fantetti 
*a fundraiser (volunteer donations only) for InkWell Workshops*

"A generative writing class on the topic of illness. Prompts, prompts, prompts and hopefully 
you will walk away with new writing that can be expanded and sent out. 

I won't be asking anyone to share what they write. Included are readings I'll be referencing--once you sign up which I will send to you to read before the workshop."

TO SIGN UP, please email Eufemia directly: [email protected]
Saturday June 13th 2 - 3:30 PM ED

​Ground breaking for the new Zerin social housing project in London was held virtually Monday, June 8th with this portrayal of the event.

The project consists of a 65 unit apartment building for occupancy by the fall of 2021 on a two acre site. The four story building will contain 56 one bedroom units and 9 two bedroom units. Twenty units are completely barrier free designed, with 10 to 15 more units designed to be convertible to barrier free. Accessibility is a key feature.

Congratulations to the Zerin Board of Directors for their tremendous vision and collective efforts over approximately two years to accomplish all the requirements to reach this stage of the project!

Registration:  www.cwm.events
 
Registration fee:  $10.00
 
Finding God When the Signposts Fail: Yearning as Path: an online retreat with Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith

For those seeking a deeper life with God there are times, often long stretches on the spiritual journey, where things don’t make sense; where the practices or answers of the past seem thin or ineffective.

Or perhaps spirituality seems too concrete a word for the lingering hunger, sown in us by youthful or distant ‘’God-experiences”, to explore our longing for the One who knows us and longs to be known.

​For all of us these are times when we enter new spiritual territory and discover we can’t read the terrain. The signposts stand mute or may even lead us astray. All we seem left with is a yearning.
Themes we’ll explore include: “When the Signposts Fail,” “Meandering in the Wilderness,” and “Oases in the Desert.”

​Join a special online communion service with ministry in French and English this Trinity Sunday, June 7th. Live from Tahiti, Apostle Mareva Arnaud will offer the message on the theme "Sacredness of Creation " and our lectionary scripture is Genesis 1: The Six Days of Creation and the Sabbath. Experience live ministry from around the world: Art Smith (Independence, MO), Kahealani Faatuaraai (Brussels), Amanda Boosie (Tahiti), Viviane & Christian Vago (Montréal), David Wilson (Finley, OH), Paula Strange (Independence, MO), and Roger Dodson (Whitby, ON) will join John and Leandro (Toronto).The Beyond the Walls choir will premiere "The Trees of the Field" and "Jésus, je voudrais te chanter" with Michael Karpowicz at the piano. Come together with hundreds of participants from around the world as the Beyond the Walls congregation. Let us share this sacred moment together in these times of physical isolation and uncertainty. All are welcome and invited!

Attend on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CqESEuMXXcU
 
Link to the mailchip invitation to sing with the choir:
 
https://mailchi.mp/ced059169e32/hymns-for-beyond-the-walls-may-12332090
 
SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 2 p.m. Guest speaker, Seventy Larry McGuire from Arizona. Contact Don Robb for Zoom details. This Sunday will require you to have the following available:
1) Communion Emblems - Juice and Bread
2) Pen/Pencil and Paper 
3) Mission Map (printed off if possible).
4) There will be a focus on Generosity - SLIM members who wish to share that have not yet signed up for PAT may send a cheque to Sharing Love In Mission to:  908 Ellrose Ave, Windsor, N8Y3W9.  Or send an etransfer to [email protected].

Port Elgin Congregation - 10 a.m. Elder Wendell Martin speaking. Contact Larry Buchanan for Zoom details.

La Salle Road Congregation - 11 a.m. Contact Pastor Vonda den Boer for Zoom details.

Cambridge Congregation - Zoom Church each Sunday in June. To join, go to www.cofchristcambridge.ca. Click the calendar page and scroll down to the date then click on Worship service. Zoom ID number and Password are listed there.

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

This note is to confirm that all CEM congregations and campgrounds are in a holding pattern of remaining closed until at least August 31. Only maintenance and repairs are permitted by five or less unrelated people (preferably from no more than two households) for these purposes. The provincial standards of social distancing, face coverings and sanitary applications are mandatory on our church properties. This also complies with our World Church risk management insurance policy.
 
Our Mission Centre is in collaboration with World Church to prepare for the reopening of congregations after September 1 only if provincial standards permit with restrictions of the number of people, etc. CEM is assembling a Congregation Reopening Team who are preparing resources and policies from World Church and Canadian authorities to create a mandatory training session with each congregation to be presented via Zoom for congregations wishing to reopen at the allowable time. Please stay tuned for further details over the next few weeks as societal health policies evolve.

May our collective voices be heard.

by Kerry Richards, CEM President

I want to share my hope for peace specifically for the American people of all races, demographics and cultures. The focus today is upon the centuries old systemic violence and disrespect of worth towards the black community. My heart aches with yours for the individual personal pain, family fears, disrespectful outwardly enacted attitudes, lack of equality and opportunities that are borne by our fellow human companions of colour.

Oh God of love may we say and act with honour to uphold all persons as being of worth and beloved.

There are turning points in history. They happen as the critical mass of society declares at once from the heart that which is our collective human yearning for our common good. Today is that day. God be with us is my prayer raised up with you.

​My Client
by Christine Galbraith
 
There she was, sitting in her wheelchair. Disabled and alone. Resigned to the fate that has befallen her. Vitality drained from her eyes, a face that had forgotten how to smile. No longer interested in life around her. Her prison, this one room with only memories to keep her company.

I knocked gently at her door and called out her name. She was frail. No longer interested in eating or sustaining her existence. I looked at her, hunched over in her sleep, and I knew that this was the reflection of how I felt inside. Feeling useless and forgotten, like all my best days were now behind me.

I couldn't help my own despair, but I ached to heal hers, to give her some comfort, a small break from the monotony of her day. To see her smile, engage in conversation, and take her out into the warmth of the sun, even just for a little while. (And maybe I might find some joy in this too.)
I see her every day now. She is my official “Lunch Buddy”. The changes in her demeanor are remarkable! Talking, eating (even though its a lot of work), sharing her stories, asking for my help, and yesterday, a smile! 😁

I see hope in her eyes now. Not that her circumstances have changed but hope to enjoy another blessed moment while there is still time. And I thought, if she can make the best out of her situation, then why can't I do the same? 

My heart may be broken, and I often feel alone, but life can still be good! Because God is good. And I thank Him for all I have. There is a world out there that is meant to be enjoyed! I am not dead yet, so I guess I will just keep moving forward. And have hope to enjoy another blessed moment while there is still time. 💙