 EVELYN MAY ATKINSON
MAY 19, 1932 - JUNE 28, 2023 With saddened hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Evelyn Atkinson on June 28, 2023 at Bluewater Health in her 92nd year. Loving mother of Terry (Pat) MacGregor, Rick (Sherry) MacGregor, Kathy Gabriel, Heather (the late Joe) Young, and step-mother of Karen Atkinson, Barb (Don) LeFeuvre, and Robert (Sharon) Atkinson. Cherished grandmother of Kerry (Dave) Spencer, Wayne (fiancée Emily Cote) MacGregor, John MacGregor, Amanda (fiancé Bill Riley) Nemirovsky, Christina (Tom) Poisal, Cassandra (Doug) Levitt, Erin (Brad) Lamoure, Tom (Morgan Smith) Gabriel, MacGregor (Jennifer) Young, Dawson Young, and step-grandmother of Penny (John) Churchill, David (Tracy) Quinn, the late Chris Lee, and Patrick Lee. Treasured great-grandmother of 9, step-great-grandmother of 4, and step-great-great-grandmother of 2. Predeceased by her beloved husbands Jack MacGregor (1984) and Stan Atkinson (1999), parents Sidney and Gladys, and by 2 brothers and 1 sister. Evelyn will be missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, and many dear friends. Evelyn was a lifetime bookkeeper and a longtime volunteer and member of Community of Christ. She was a talented baker and was the Shortbread Cookie master. A funeral service will be held at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Monday, July 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation held prior from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. A live stream of the funeral service will be available on Evelyn’s memorial page on the Smith Funeral Home website. A private family interment will take place. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or World Accord (cheques only at the funeral home please).  Photo by John Weese. Copyright Community of Christ. Used with permission. Mission Centre President, Vonda Den Boer, shares reflections of her conference experience... Friends, Brothers, Sisters We know many of you were not privileged to attend World Conference this year so I would like to share some thoughts about the experience. The Mission Centre Presidency team was fortunate to travel and stay together at conference which fostered an opportunity to discuss lots of outstanding issues. That alone was a blessing. One can never truly share how an experience touches us, but I will attempt to portray the essence of my experience at conference. For me, World Conference is a time when our enduring principles of the worth of all persons and of unity in diversity is clearly evident. Walking into the Auditorium and seeing people from many cultures and knowing that they share the same faith story is so uplifting. Although this conference was smaller, we still had representation from all over the world. And many were dressed in their cultural style. I heard many languages but mostly heard the language of love... Click button below to continue reading Plan now to attend World Conference 2025 May 30 – June 6 in Independence, MO. Conference is an experience that will enrich your spiritual journey in surprising ways whether you attend as a delegate or a guest.
World Conference resolutions for discussion must be passed by Mission Centres at a Mission Centre Conference and must be submitted to World Church by Mission Centres one year in advance of the gathering. Submissions should address significant issues that would concern the entire church and propose actions that are clear, readily implementable, and directly address concerns raised. If your congregation wishes to submit a resolution for legislation, the deadline to submit to Canada East Mission is April 5, 2024. A Mission Centre Special Conference would then be held to consider any possible items. International Headquarters will provide an opportunity to learn more about drafting resolutions at an online gathering to be held in August. Watch for details coming soon.  Click above to access registration form. Send completed form to Doug Bolger via email or regular mail. Don't forget to send your deposit via e-transfer or cheque!
 Join us LIVE from Chilliwack, British Columbia, as we continue our transformative journey exploring the parables of Jesus. On this special occasion we consider The Parable of The Sower in Luke 8:5-8! 🌾📖 Our speaker is Bob Riley, a member of the local congregation. Chilliwack has been an integral part of the Beyond the Walls global community since 2020. We are thrilled to present Beyond the Walls from their sanctuary! Our choir premieres CCS 153 - Listen in the Silence. Worship with the global community on Facebook or YouTube: 📅 Sunday, June 25, 2023. ⏰12:00 PM or 6:00 PM EDT. SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 p.m. ET - Don Robb presiding. Theme: Courage and the Scripture of the Good Samaritan. Multiple testimonies as well as opportunity for all to share thoughts on: Where do you feel called to Serve? What elements of your life lead to your desire to serve? Contact Don Robb for Zoom details.
Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with.  Beyond the Walls – Building Upon the Rock This Father’s Day Sunday, Apostle Art Smith explores the Parable of the Wise and the Foolish Builders (also known as the House on the Rock) found in the Gospel of Luke 6:46-49, that teaches the wisdom of “Building Upon the Rock.” How does this parable continue to have resonance in our lives today? Our choir premieres CCS 148 - As the Deer. Worship with the global community on Facebook or YouTube: 📅 Sunday, June 18, 2023. ⏰12:00 PM or 6:00 PM EDT. Mark your calendar and invite your friends and congregation. We look forward to walking this spiritual journey with you. See you there! All music performed by the Beyond the Walls Choir and Michael Karpowicz. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: ONE LICENSE LICENSING PERMISSION: REPRINTED / PODCAST / STREAMED WITH PERMISSION UNDER ONE LICENSE A-739874. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Beyond the Walls is an online worship service offering live ministry from locations around the world. Our global congregation meets every Sunday at 12:00 pm EDT / 11:00 am CDT / 10:00 am MDT / 9:00 am PDT. All are welcome at this inclusive church service. See what's coming up... July 16: Wednesday Jones - “The Fig Tree” July 23: Wednesday Jones - “The Fig Tree” July 30: Vickie Thatcher - “The Leaven” August 6: Brian Shantz - “The Great Banquet” August 13: Pamela Luce - “The Pharisee and the Tax Collector” August 20: Rob Lauer - “The Talents” August 27: John-Charles Duffy - “The Bad Tenants” All music performed by the Beyond the Walls Choir and Michael Karpowicz. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: ONE LICENSE LICENSING PERMISSION: REPRINTED / PODCAST / STREAMED WITH PERMISSION UNDER ONE LICENSE A-739874. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Beyond the Walls is an online worship service offering live ministry from locations around the world. Our global congregation meets every Sunday at 12:00 pm EDT / 11:00 am CDT / 10:00 am MDT / 9:00 am PDT. All are welcome at this inclusive church service. SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 p.m. ET - Don Robb presiding. Theme: Courage and the Scripture of the Good Samaritan. Multiple testimonies as well as opportunity for all to share thoughts on: Where do you feel called to Serve? What elements of your life lead to your desire to serve? Contact Don Robb for Zoom details.
Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with.  Graceland University, Lamoni, IA
July 14 – 23, 2023 (Travel included) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2023 **Campers must have completed Grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 to attend** Campers must advise Alfredo Zelaya asap if planning to attend with the Canadian delegation. Required paperwork can be submitted after notification. [email protected] or 416.845.5003 Procedure: 1. Notify Alfredo Zelaya if you are planning to attend Spectacular. 2. Please read information package thoroughly (click button below). a. There are 3 (three) pages of information. b. Read all pages thoroughly, complete required forms using the CHECKLIST for registration as a guide (final page of packet). 3. Return completed forms and payment to Alfredo Zelaya by June 30, 2023: Community of Christ c/o Alfredo Zelaya 69 William Street Woodbridge, ON L4L 2R9 [email protected] 416.845.5003  SAVE THE DATE CEM Annual Mission Conference October 21 & 22 In-Person at Woodfield Congregation (615 Colborne Street, London) and Online Theme: "Courage to Live God's Will" Gather with us to raise our voices in song, prayer, celebration, on important business matters and in worship!
Focus Scripture D&C 161:3c,d Be patient with one another, for creating sacred community is arduous and even painful. But it is to loving community such as this that each is called. Be courageous and visionary, believing in the power of just a few vibrant witnesses to transform the world. Be assured that love will overcome the voices of fear, division, and deceit.Understand that the road to transformation travels both inward and outward. The road to transformation is the path of the disciple. Delegate Selection Pastors have received instructions for electing delegates to represent each congregation. Congregational business meetings will take place to elect delegates. Please contact Melissa Freer for further information. Registration Everyone including delegates, ex-officios, and guests, must register in order to receive all pertinent information including documents, finalized schedule and any zoom links. Please be sure to click the button below to register. Pre-Legislative Sessions
Discussions will be held on-line October 17 and 18 regarding resolutions to be presented at conference. 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 will be presented to help prepare delegates for voting. Each person has the opportunity to affect how legislation is processed and seeing the best solutions developed. When discussions take place prior to the business meeting, voting members have 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 effective pre-legislative sessions, they can be greatly streamlined. Delegates are strongly encouraged to choose one session (or both) to attend. Presentation of Reports (on-line) Reports from various Mission Centre associated groups/organizations will be presented in two on-line ZOOM meetings in the first week of October. Folks will have an opportunity to attend two different sessions from among five presenters each night. Tuesday, October 3rd @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 21 8:30 Gather / Check-in 10:00 Legislation Session Begins 12:00 Lunch Break 1:30 Business Session Continues Sunday, October 22 10:00 Ordination Service Online and In-person at Woodfield 12:00 Worship on Beyond the Walls Voting/Viewing Requirements Delegates attending in person will require one voting device per person. Delegates attending online will also require one device per person and if posible, view the meeting on a separate device. Observers will be able to view on a computer, tablet or cell phone. NOTE: Accommodations will be made for those without a device for voting. Technology Training (on-line) A meeting to go over use of technology and how to vote electronically, will take place in the week before conference. More details and ZOOM information will be sent to all conference registrants (no seperate registration required).
BEFORE Joining the ZOOM Meeting PLEASE BE SURE YOU HAVE THE LATEST VERSION OF ZOOM (click here to check your version now) If you have technical questions, please be sure to email [email protected]. See you soon! CEM Conference Planning Team  Upcoming Online Classes through CIMM:
The Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission (CIMM) through the Graceland University Community of Christ Seminary has opened the following classes for enrollment: Summer B Session (July 3 - August 27):
To enroll or for more information on these classes and the certificate programs, please visit our website at: www.graceland.edu/CIMM.  We invite you to explore the mystery of knowing one God in three persons as we celebrate Trinity Sunday. Our theme is “God the Community, and our reading this week is the story of Jesus’ baptism as recounted in Luke 3:21-23, where the heavens are opened to a vision of God, our Heavenly Parent, and God the Holy Spirit descends in the form of a dove. Noelle Gaffka brings our message as we wrestle with the many ways we experience the divine in our lives today. Share communion with us as Zilpha Martin IV, newly ordained to the office of elder, and her mother elder Zilpha Martin III read the blessings on the bread and the wine. Our choir premieres CCS 059 - Eternal God Transcending Time. Beyond the Walls – God the Community. We hope to see you there on Sunday, June 4, at 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM EDT. All music performed by the Beyond the Walls Choir and Michael Karpowicz. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: ONE LICENSE LICENSING PERMISSION: REPRINTED / PODCAST / STREAMED WITH PERMISSION UNDER ONE LICENSE A-739874. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Beyond the Walls is an online worship service offering live ministry from locations around the world. Our global congregation meets every Sunday at 12:00 pm EDT / 11:00 am CDT / 10:00 am MDT / 9:00 am PDT. All are welcome at this inclusive church service. SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 p.m. ET - Robbie Taylor presiding. A video sermon by Seventy Adam Wade entitled: "Be a Sacred Connection" is a testimony of connectedness within community and draws us into the connectedness with God through sharing the sacrament of Communion. Contact Don Robb for Zoom details.
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