 BEGGS, Ina Grace
December 22, 1923 – August 21, 2020 Uxbridge Chapel Died peacefully at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital in her 97th year. Lovingly survived by her sister Marlene Gribble (late Harold). Predeceased by her brothers: Howard Beggs (Alice Gauthier) and Bruce Beggs (Verna). Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews from three generations and many friends. Ina was a caring and generous person who put others before herself. She was a lifetime member of Community of Christ Church. At Ina’s request, cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Low and Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, P.O. Box 388, Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1M8 (905-852-3073). In lieu of flowers, donations to World Accord or the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Foundation in Ina’s memory would be appreciated.   New Format for CEM 2020 Conference!! October 24-25 "Disciples and Seekers Blessing Sacred Community" In order to balance the need to practice social distancing and attend to the business of Canada East Mission Centre, this year's conference will be held virtually. There are some unique advantages...
So Much More Than Just Business! Special Guests... Conference is not just for delegates and ex-officios. It's for everyone. Business brings us together but we are enriched by our engagement with each other. A special campfire is being planned for everyone with Apostle Art Smith on Saturday evening. You won't want to miss the fun and laughter or the warmth of the gathering. Ron Harmon is our special guest speaker on Sunday. Stay tuned to be uplifted and encouraged for the road ahead. New Procedures Pastors will be receiving a package of information regarding how many delegates your congregation is allotted, how to select delegates and how they register. Once congregational lists are submitted, delegates and ex-officio will receive further information. The conference booklet will be made available electronically. Conducting a virtual business meeting will require a learning curve. Training sessions are scheduled to familiarize everyone with Zoom and Poll Everywhere, the platform we will use to vote on resolutions. Delegates will need a device connected to the internet i.e. computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone. Pre-legislative sessions will equip delegates and ex-officio with an understanding of the business to be presented to the conference body. Plan to attend for business and pleasure, connection and worship.
Expect to be inspired. Invite others in your congregation to participate too!  Called by God to gather once again to witness live ministry, great music, and fellowship that defies physical distance. Live from Missouri, Becky Savage will explore Exodus 3:1-15, the story of Moses at the Burning Bush and the Revelation of the Divine Name; President Stassi Cramm will offer the DGR; and Danny Belrose will offer the invocation. From Utah, Nancy Ross will bring the Prayer for Peace. The scripture readings will come from Maryland with Cragar Minor and from Michigan with Zilphia Martin. The Beyond the Walls choir will premiere CCS 357 - “Christ, You Call Us All to Service” and CCS 260 - “Rain Down,” with Michael Karpowicz on keyboards. We invite you to build a community Beyond the Walls with hundreds of participants from around the world this Sunday, August 30th 12 pm EDT. SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 2 p.m. High Priest David Anderson whose role in Community of Christ is President of the Quorum of High Priests will be our speaker. All are welcome. Contact Don Robb for Zoom info.
Port Elgin Congregation - 10 a.m. Rick MacGregor from Kirtland will share on the theme “Called by God”. Presider Larry Buchanan. Ron Rowbottom will lead the spiritual practice “Dwelling on the Word” including breakout groups to share. Worship will include special music and hymns to unite us! 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 Carman Thompson for details. Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with.  A Celebration of life will take place for Jack McCarty who passed away May 29th. His wife Kathy and the family would like to invite all to:
A Celebration of Life September 19th 11 a.m. EDT Via Zoom To help the family know how many are planning on watching the Zoom Service and to obtain the Zoom link, please contact Don Robb no later than Sunday, September 13th.  Please note the following e-Camping events as currently scheduled for Saturday, August 22 Reflect & Connect 2-3 p.m. Watch a meaningful video together followed by a time of deep listening and open sharing. Family Campfire - 7:30-8:30 p.m. Join Becky Grigsby for a Family campfire.   We invite you to be part of our inclusive church Beyond the Walls: “All Are Welcome.” Once again, we will look back at some of the most moving, challenging, and joyous moments of the ministry we’ve received from around the world over the last 21 weeks. This special worship experience will feature some of the best performances of the Beyond the Walls Choir and our pianist Michael Karpowicz. Sorry, no chorister this week. SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 2 p.m. Anthony (Tony) and Charmaine Chvala Smith will be special guests. The Theme will be "To Act with Courage". Tony and Charmaine bring their wealth of scriptural knowledge to their ministry and share it in a loving and compassionate fashion so that all may experience the gospel of Jesus Christ. This would be a great Sunday to invite a friend to join with us in Worship and fellowship. All are welcome. Contact Don Robb for Zoom info.
Port Elgin Congregation - 10 a.m. Troy Roach will share on the theme “Act with Courage”. Presider Darrell Belrose. Ron Rowbottom will lead the spiritual practice “Dwelling on the Word” including breakout groups to share. Worship will include special music and hymns to unite us! Contact Larry Buchanan for Zoom details. La Salle Road Congregation - Please note change in time - 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 Carman Thompson for details. Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with.  Lois Yvonne Owen, (nee Climpson)
On August 6, 2020, Lois passed suddenly and peacefully in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Herb Owen. She was a loving mother of Peter Owen and his wife Mary, Elaine and her husband Mike. Devoted and loving grandmother of Kevin, Jennifer, Les and his fiancee Tasha, Nikki and her husband Jody, Andrew and his wife Karen, and her beloved great granddaughter Addisyn. She is fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Carol Reid, cousins Wendy and her husband Scott and their children Traviss and Haley. Lois will be sadly missed by her entire family, and her love for us all will never be forgotten. A celebration of life will be arranged at a later date. For those who wish, donations to the Lewy Body Dementia or Alzheimer would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Rod Abrams Funeral Home, Tottenham. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com  We invite you to be part of this inclusive church Beyond the Walls: “A Global Congregation.” In this is a special worship experience we will remember some of the most moving, challenging, and joyous moments of the ministry we’ve received from around the world over the last 21 weeks. The service will include a festival of hymns sung by the Beyond the Walls Choir.
Let us worship together with hundreds of participants from around the world this Sunday, August 16, 12 PM EDT, 11 AM CDT, 10 AM MDT, 9 AM PDT (UTC -4.). Sorry, no chorister this week.  August 6 and 9 mark the somber 75th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. World Conference Resolution 1178, Nuclear Arms Reduction; and WCR 1303, Action toward Nuclear Weapons Abolition, encourage the church to denounce the violence of nuclear weapons and acknowledge the suffering they cause.
We are grateful for the global hibakusha (survivors) who have courageously borne witness, often amid great difficulty. As a people dedicated to peace, reconciliation, and healing of the spirit, Community of Christ joined 189 organizations that signed a statement in opposition to nuclear weapons, making it one of the largest and most diverse interfaith proclamations against nuclear weapons to date. The signatories, coordinated by Faith Communities Concerned About Nuclear Weapons, remind us that we can act together from a place of determination, resilience and joy to make the world a different place. Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, Jain and indigenous voices came together on this statement. Doctrine and Covenants 161:2a reminds us to: “Become a people of the Temple—those who see violence but proclaim peace, who feel conflict yet extend the hand of reconciliation, who encounter broken spirits and find pathways for healing.” The church continues to find those pathways through its prayers and ongoing programs, Toward Jesus the Peaceful One; a series of internet lectures from Europe, Peaceful Humanity—A New Creation; and the Daily Prayer for Peace, among others. |
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