  Delegates, Members, Friends,
Save the dates of October 23 & 24 for our annual CEM Conference. This will be an on-line event again this year due to unknown health liability concerning Covid. We invite you to join our Conference from the safety of your home amongst your family. All are welcome to share together “Encircled in Joyful Celebration”, our Conference theme. For simplification, once again this will be designated a "special conference" to allow a smooth flow of proceedings in a timely manner to facilitate the business of Mission Centre operations. Our agenda will include inspirational, relational and informative interactions in Zoom breakout rooms. More information will follow about our Global Village interactive sessions to discuss topics of great interest. Link to our CEM webpage cemconference.ca to see the complete schedule and links to familiarize you with your Conference experience. Saturday Conference activities will commence at 10 am with our Global Village break-out groups followed by lunch and health breaks. The simplified afternoon Conference will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude by 4 p.m. Saturday evening will include an on-line campfire experience starting at 7 p.m. On Sunday, our CEM worship service will partner with Beyond the Walls beginning at 12 noon. President of Seventy John Glaser will be our guest minister for this CEM service. Our theme for the Conference weekend is "Encircled in Joyful Celebration." Joy transcends Covid! Joy radiates as an inner expression visibly shared. Joy is contagious. Joy is kindred. Joy is memorable. Joy is a spiritual practice. This fulness of Joy encircles those gathered. Be expectant. Practice your Joy and come to share Joy!! Register for the Conference by clicking the button below. Pastors will receive their congregational packages for delegate selection from the CEM office. Delegates are required to register and have their own individual device to vote (cell phone, computer or tablet). In advance of the Conference, training sessions will take place to familiarize delegates with our voting platform, Poll Everywhere. We will as is customary host pre-legislative discussions prior to the Conference to review information, motions, and budgets. We look forward to your participation; to seeing your joyful faces, hearing your voices, and engaging together as we are encircled with Spirit in our experience of joy in sacred community. Kerry Richards CEM Mission President   Saturday, Aug 7th @ 2:00 PM VIRTUAL TOUR OF LIBERTY HALL | Stephen Smith Liberty Hall was built in 1881 and until 1905 was home to Joseph Smith III, president of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1860-1914. The church was headquartered in Lamoni, Iowa and Liberty Hall was the centre of social and religious life for the community. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, Aug 8th @ 10:30 AM OPENING WORSHIP Hosted by Ottawa Congregation and New Liskeard Congregation “I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold I freely give the living water! Thirsty one, stoop down and drink and live.” I came to Jesus and I drank of that life giving stream; my thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in him.” -Hymn 31, Community of Christ Sings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, Aug 8th @ 3:00 PM NORONTO WANTS TO KNOW | Lachlan Mackay Noronto Reunion's own talk show with David Donoghue, featuring an interview with Lachlan Mackay. Lach is a member of the Council of Twelve Apostles, assigned to the Northeast USA Mission. He also serves as Historic Sites Director and Church History & Sacred Story Ministries Team Lead. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, Aug 9th @ 10:00AM ALL VOICES CANADA | John Hamer John will facilitate a class that will share some of what we’ve learned so far from the many, diverse voices that have been heard. NOTE: Preceded at 9:45 AM by a PEACE OPENING with Dawn Dawson from the Peace Poles of Manitoulin Island. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, Aug 9th @ 3:00 PM UNDER THE PINE TREE | Joy Green & Carol Shepherdson “Literally Creating Peace”: One card, one prayer shawl, one special gift at a time. Giving people the peace that they matter. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, Aug 9th @ 7:00 PM CATCHING UP AT THE CANTEEN | Pat Stoakley Bring your own snacks!!! A Fundraiser for Camp Noronto Campground DONATION INFORMATION: Send cheques made payable to “Camp Noronto” to: Camp Noronto, 7 Thorndyke Crescent, Brooklin, ON L1M 1G5 (Ensure your name & address are included/printed on your cheque) Send Interac e-Transfer payments to: NAME: Camp Noronto EMAIL: [email protected] Text Your Name, Address & Answer to Security Question to 289-314-3158 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, Aug 10th @ 10:00 AM THE ART OF PRAYER | Clair Shepherdson Prayer is a natural conversation with God. It can happen in many forms, at any time, place, or in any circumstance. Let’s take time to consider the Art of Prayer. NOTE: Preceded at 9:45 AM by a PEACE OPENING with Dawn Dawson from the Peace Poles of Manitoulin Island. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, Aug 10th @ 1:00 PM NORONTO SLIDE SHOW A Photo Gallery of Our Hearts: A slide show of Camp Noronto. Relax and soak in the spirit. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, Aug 10th @ 3:00 PM UNDER THE PINE TREE | John Hamer Online Ministry & Beyond the WallsJohn will share behind the scenes details about Toronto congregation’s “Beyond the Walls” ministry. He’ll reflect on the transformation of online ministry during the pandemic and the opportunities and challenges as in-person meetings resume. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, Aug 10th @ 7:00 PM VIRTUAL CHOIR DIRECTOR | Leandro Palacios PART 4 Have you ever wondered how the Beyond the Walls virtual choir happens? Leandro pulls back the curtain and reveals how this is all done in 4 ground-breaking sessions. Observe as participants actively learn how to become Virtual Choir Directors. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, Aug 11th @ 10:00 AM DISCERNMENT WORKSHOP | Daniel Harmon Personal Discernment: Awakening the Soul through Deep Listening and Spiritual Practice Daniel is leading the emergence of a new Spirituality and Community Centre at the Temple in Independence, MO. He is especially passionate about discernment practices for leadership groups, music as prayer, and exploring new forms of spiritual community. NOTE: Preceded at 9:45 AM by a PEACE OPENING with Dawn Dawson from the Peace Poles of Manitoulin Island. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, Aug 11th @ 3:00 PM UNDER THE PINE TREE | Adam Wade LIVE FROM AUSTRALIA! (It's 5 AM there!) Where are you headed? Take a look at your life.
Wednesday, Aug 11th @ 7:00 PM YA CHILLS! | Regan Ross & Joyce Baker For ages 19-35 Are you young? Are you an adult? Not too sure where you fit in in with adulthood? Join your fellow YA for an evening of catching up, games and connection. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, Aug 12th @ 10:00 AM DISCERNMENT WORKSHOP | Daniel Harmon Discernment in Community & Leadership: Joining God in Practice, Prayer, and Action Daniel is leading the emergence of a new Spirituality and Community Centre at the Temple in Independence, MO. He is especially passionate about discernment practices for leadership groups, music as prayer, and exploring new forms of spiritual community. NOTE: Preceded at 9:45 AM by a PEACE OPENING with Dawn Dawson from the Peace Poles of Manitoulin Island. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, Aug 12th @ 1:00 PM VIRTUAL TEMPLE TOUR | Joey Williams A virtual tour of the Community of Christ temple in Independence, Missouri with tour guide Joey Williams. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, Aug 12th @ 3:00 PM ENCOUNTER WORLD RELIGIONS | Brian Carwana Topic: RastafariStereotypes abound about Rastas. Come and learn about these devout people, a fascinating history, and how this Christian religion was born from Biblical messianism, Black power, and an African king. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, Aug 12th @ 7:00 PM WORSHIP SERVICE | Tony Chvala-Smith Hosted by Scarborough Congregation, this session includes a “Noronto Wants to Know” interview by David Donoghue with special guest Anthony Chvala-Smith. Tony serves Community of Christ Seminary and Graceland University as the Paul E. Morden Seminary Chair of Religion and Associate Professor of Religion. Tony also serves at the church’s international headquarters as a scripture and theology consultant and chairs the church’s Theology Formation Team. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, Aug 13th @ 10:00 AM CREATION IS SACRED | Joan Thompson Through Spiritual Formation, utilizing prayer and Lectio Divina, explore the Sacredness of Creation and God’s call for a prophetic community to emerge to bring peace on and for the earth. NOTE: Preceded at 9:45 AM by a PEACE OPENING with Dawn Dawson from the Peace Poles of Manitoulin Island. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, Aug 13th @ 3:00 PM NORONTO WANTS TO KNOW | Brittany Mangelson Noronto Reunion's own talk show with your host David Donoghue, featuring an interview with Brittany Mangelson. Brittany is an average gal from Utah who dove head first into a faith transition in 2013. She and her husband Josh joined Community of Christ in 2015 and she recently graduated from Community of Christ’s Seminary. She is a full time minister in the church, and is a mother of three children. She believes in grace, the worth of all persons, and is grateful to call Community of Christ her faith home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, Aug 13th @ 7:00 PM FAMILY CAMPFIRE FOR ALL AGES | John Morgan This is the final event for Noronto Reunion 2021. “May the God of hope go with us every day, filling all our lives with love and joy and peace. May the God of justice speed us on our way, bringing light and hope to every land and race. Praying, let us work for peace, singing, share our joy with all, working for a world that’s new faithful when we hear Christ’s call.” -Hymn 652 Community of Christ Sings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morning Peace Opening - Weekdays @ 9:45 AMJoin Dawn Dawson from the Peace Poles of Manitoulin Island every weekday morning at 9:45 AM. These sessions will flow straight into the morning discussions each day. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Children's Program (Ages 3-11): Mon, Wed, Fri @ 1:00 PM With | Amy Unruh ALL kids are welcome to attend ALL programs and specific events have been planned especially for children. For our kids' safety, participants must be pre-registered. NOTE: You can still register your children/grandchildren here if you have not done so yet. HOW TO CONNECT! Click the link below...go.ecamping.ca and then click the JOIN SESSION button NOTE: No passcodes are required this year for most events. Each session will open 10 minutes before it's scheduled start time to be sure your connection, audio and video are working properly. Sessions will vary from 1 to 1 ½ hours. During presentations, your microphone will be muted in order to eliminate background noise. If you wish to make a comment or have a question, you’ll be instructed to use the chat function or invited to unmute and speak openly. Test Your Connection BeforehandIf you're uncomfortable or unfamiliar with ZOOM, fear not. Practice sessions can be scheduled with a tech support. Please send a message if you would like to arrange a time. NOTE: If you need audio dial-in by telephone for any session, please send a message with plenty of advance notice so access numbers can be provided in time to connect. TroubleshootingIf you have any trouble logging into any sessions, please call Troy Roach at 519.404.3357 for assistance. VIDEO REPLAYS Many sessions are available to watch on video replay here Session Recordings Please note, some sessions may record the featured presenter during their lecture or class so it can be used as an educational resource. No other individuals or personal discussion sessions will be recorded in order to protect your confidentiality. How To Use ZOOM When you click the ZOOM meeting link, you may be prompted to download the program to your device. Make sure your device is set up for audio and video. Please complete this process at least 30 minutes before the session to ensure you are able to access the call. How To Change Your Name On ZOOM
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 Beyond the Walls - Come Now, You Hungry This Sunday, Karen Smith of Ludington, Michigan, will give the message on the theme “Come Now, You Hungry.” Evan Sharley of Boise, Idaho, will teach our Peace Lesson and Zilphia Martin III of Southfield, Michigan, will teach our lesson of the Living Church. Rocio Paz will offer our invocation from Lima, Peru. Shawn Matheson of St George, Utah, will read our Call to Worship and Deborah Hanes of Columbus, Ohio, will read our lectionary scripture from John 6:35, 41-54. The Beyond the Walls Choir will premiere hymn CCS 244 “Give Thanks,” and will also sing hymn CCS 227 “Come Now, You Hungry.” Join disciples and seekers from around the world for inclusive church, Sunday, August 8th, at 12:00 pm EDT. Ottawa Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact [email protected] for Zoom details.
Windsor Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact Jeff Moor for Zoom info. SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 p.m. We will be celebrating communion this week. Our focus will be on this sacrament. Our message for the day will be brought by Elder Paula Tite. Contact Don Robb for Zoom details. Port Elgin Congregation - 9 a.m. class. Coffee & Conversation 9:40. Worship 10 a.m. Larry Buchanan presiding. Speaker Marilyn Graham. 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 - No service during July and August. 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.  The Book Club is beginning a new book study September 7th using the book The Return of the Prodigal Son, by Henri Nouwen. Nouwen was a Dutch Catholic priest, professor, writer and theologian. After nearly two decades of teaching at academic institutions including the University of Notre Dame, Yale Divinity School and Harvard Divinity School, Nouwen went on to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the L'Arche Daybreak community in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
The Book Club meets on Zoom, Tuesday's from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. If you would like to join, or want further information, email Susan Trimble . Overview of The Return of the Prodigal Son A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt's "The Return of the Prodigal Son" catapulted Henri Nouwen on a long spiritual adventure. Here he shares the deeply personal and resonant meditation that led him to discover the place within which God has chosen to dwell. In seizing the inspiration that came to him through Rembrandt's depiction of the powerful Gospel story, Henri Nouwen probes the several movements of the parable: the younger son's return, the father's restoration of sonship, the elder son's vengefulness, and the father's compassion. In his reflection on Rembrandt in light of his own life journey, the author evokes the powerful drama of the parable in a rich, captivating way that is sure to reverberate in the hearts of readers. The themes of homecoming, affirmation, and reconciliation will be newly discovered by all who have known loneliness, dejection, jealousy, or anger. The challenge to love as the father and be loved as the son will be seen as the ultimate revelation of the parable known to Christians throughout time, and here represented with a vigour and power fresh for our times. For all who ask, "Where has my struggle led me?" or for those "on the road" who have had the courage to embark on the journey but seek the illumination of a known way and safe passage, this work will inspire and guide each time it is read.  Saturday, August 7 @ 2 PM EDT
ZOOM Link will be posted at go.ecamping.ca Liberty Hall was built in 1881 in Lamoni, Iowa, and until 1905 was home to Joseph Smith III, the first president of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - now the Community of Christ. Smith served in this capacity from 1860 to 1914. He called his home Liberty Hall to welcome all who might come to visit him and his family. Liberty Hall was a center of social and religious life for the community. There were parties and weddings and fun nights before the fireplace eating apples and popcorn, playing games and reading aloud. Joseph Smith said "Liberty Hall throbbed with life, teeming with the bustling activities of a large and growing family." Birth, death, and marriage occurred within its walls. Joys and sorrows succeeded each other, as day and night. We are pleased to have our tour hosted by Stephen Smith. Steve grew up in Nauvoo where he and his family have been intimately involved with the Joseph Smith Historic Site. After a career as a teacher and lawyer, Steve retired and became the Site Director and Team Leader at the Liberty Hall Historic Site. Steve looks forward to sharing his fascination with Church history with us! |
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