JOAN (ARNOLD) SHEPHERDSON
​It is with heartfelt sadness that the family announces the passing of Joan Mildred Ashmore (Arnold) Shepherdson on September 16, 2022 at the Temiskaming Lodge, where she has been cared for since May 17, 2017. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Joan was 89 years old on July 3, 2022. She and her husband, Clair Shepherdson, celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on July 18, 2022.

Joan’s life revolved around her music. She was an accomplished pianist and accompanist and had received many accolades from teachers, adjudicators, other musicians and individuals. She started taking piano lessons when she was six years old from Ruby Dunn Wathen, and over the years played for literally hundreds of children for solos, duets or in choirs, particularly for the Temiskaming Music Festival every year. She was also the accompanist for several of the local adult choirs in the area. Prior to 2017, Joan played the piano or organ at Community of Christ in New Liskeard for over 60 years.

 She was predeceased by her parents, George and Christina Arnold and her two sisters; Jacqueline (Mrs. Jack Kincaid) in January 2005 and Jeanne Arnold in August 2018. Joan is survived by her husband, Clair Shepherdson, of 69 years and their three children; Debra (Gary Whitworth), Daniel (Monika) and Jane Cameron. Their family grew over the years to 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. We will all miss her very much.  Her extended family of many in-laws, nieces and nephews and cousins will remember her and her musical contribution to society.

We are so grateful for the tender and competent care provided to her during her stay at the Temiskaming Lodge. We all give a huge thank you to Dr. Don Davies, the nursing staff, and all the other care givers at the Lodge for their kindness, compassion and loving care.

Memorial donations may be made to World Accord, Cancer Care at Home, or any medical or charitable organization of your choice.

Her cremation has taken place so there will be a Celebration of Life memorial held at some future date.

Beyond the Walls – The Lost is Found 
 
The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin are two parables that Jesus uses to show us the contrast between the “lost” and the “found.” Let us explore together this theme remembering how different ministers have approached this dichotomy: Danny Belrose, Linda Booth, Elray Henricksen, Noelle Gaffka, Zilphia Martin IV, and Roger Dodson. Thank you for inviting someone to participate! Beyond the Walls – The Lost Is Found. We hope to see you there on Sunday, September 11, at 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM EDT.    
  
ORDER OF WORSHIP   
Prelude: Fugue in G-Sharp Minor (BWV 887) from Well-Tempered Clavier Book II by Johann Sebastian Bach  
Greetings: John Hamer — Toronto Centre Place  
Hymn: CCS 72 - Gather Us In  
Invocation: Danny Belrose — Independence, Missouri  
For God so loved the world: Linda Booth — Independence, Missouri  
Hymn: CCS 577 - Called by Christ to Love Each Other  
Global Welcome: Leandro Palacios — Toronto Centre Place   
DGR: Elray Henricksen — Brussels, Belgium   
Hymn: CCS 631 - Community of Joy  
When we lose our way: Noelle Gaffka — Mount Pleasant, Michigan   
Hymn: CCS 228 - Out of the Depths, O God, We Call to You  
Finding our way again: Zilphia Martin IV — West Bloomfield, Michigan  
Hymn: CCS 259 - The Lord’s My Shepherd”  
Healing and wholeness in Christ: Roger Dodson — Whitby, Ontario  
Hymn: CCS 19 - Amazing Grace  
Sending Forth: John Hamer   
Postlude: The Köln Concert Part II c by Keith Jarrett 
 
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. All are welcome at this inclusive church service. 

SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 - Tracy Miller from Florida presiding. Karen Smith from Ludington speaking. Communion service. Please have emblems prepared.

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

​Letter of Counsel

 
6 September 2022

This letter presents counsel for World Conference consideration and action. These transitions and calls have become evident through the guidance of the Holy Spirit during mutual discernment with other quorum and council leaders. Background information is provided to help the church become more familiar with the persons named and the gifts they will bring or have brought to their callings. The calls will be presented formally to the World Conference for approval according to established procedures.

Sunday, September 18 & 25
5 PM ET  
 
Where: ZOOM Online Ministry

Our first Fall webinar brings the dangers of climate change into our own backyard, as we highlight the problems that threaten our own Community of Christ campgrounds: Samish Island, Camp Buckhorn, and others. To summarize only the threats, however, simply adds to the sense of hopelessness and despair that can overwhelm us. What if we were to tend the land on which our churches and campgrounds sit as truly sacred space? By using the power of our religious imagination, we can explore new possibilities for using our campgrounds as centers for renewing and restoring creation.

Join us to explore the climate threat in the September 18th webinar. Return on September 25th to brainstorm ways for our local sacred spaces to develop programming as centers for ecological and cultural restoration of the land.

Encourage your campground boards and advocates to join the webinar and conversation in September, to add their creative imaginations to the possibilities for the future.

If you registered for a past webinar or conversation, you do not need to register again.
 
Open to people of all faiths and traditions.

This is an online ministry sponsored by the Greater Pacific Northwest USA Mission Center for Community of Christ. The North American Climate Justice Team are the planners, with members from GPNWMC, Canada East, Canada West, IWMC, SPMC, and SPIMC.

Hey everyone!

We are so excited to announce that Thanksgiving Retreat is being held at Ziontario Campgrounds on October 7 - 10 for youth ages 14 - 18. The cost for the retreat is $150.

Please fill out the google form to let us know if you are planning to attend. You can bring your completed forms and money to camp with you. Registration will begin at 7pm on Friday, October 7th and camp will end / pick up time will be 11:30 am on Monday, October 10th.

**We know that the COVID climate can rapidly change (especially as we move into fall). So, we will be monitoring closely whether or not the retreat is safe to run as we approach Thanksgiving Weekend. Click the link to the official registration forms.

Beyond the Walls – Clay in the Potter's Hands 
We invite you to share communion and an hour of worship, music, and interaction with friends from around the world. Our trio will offer special ministry of music for violin, cello, and harpsichord. Vickie Thatcher will explore the difficult vision of Jeremiah 18: 1-11: “The Potter and the Clay.” Kristin Douglas, executive director of World Accord, will bring our attention to the problem of hunger around the world.

Thank you for inviting someone to participate! Beyond the Walls – Clay in the Potter's Hands. We hope to see you there on Sunday, September 4, at 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM EDT.  
 
ORDER OF WORSHIP 
Prelude: I. Andante from Violin Sonata in F Major (RV 20) by Antonio Vivaldi 
Greetings: John Hamer — Toronto Centre Place  
Call to Worship: Fabiano Gritti — Nitra, Slovakia 
Hymn: CCS 299 - We Call Out to You 
Invocation: Wanda Mercer — Clarksville, Indiana 
About World Accord: John Hamer 
Peace Lesson: Kristin Douglas — Ottawa, Ontario 
Global Welcome: Leandro Palacios — Toronto Centre Place 
Living Church Lesson: Nadine Manson — Brampton, Ontario 
Lectionary: Isabelle Williams — Didsbury, Alberta 
Sermon: Vickie Thatcher — Dallas, Texas 
Hymn: CCS - For Bread Before Us Broken 
Invitation to Communion: John Hamer 
Blessing on the Bread: James Ash — Kansas City, Missouri 
Blessing on the Wine: Pam Smith Ash — Kansas City, Missouri 
Hymn: CCS - Light Dawns on a Weary World 
Benediction: John Hamer 
Sending Forth: John Hamer 
Postlude: II. Allemanda: Allegro from Violin Sonata in F Major (RV 20) by Antonio Vivaldi 
 
 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. All are welcome at this inclusive church service.  ​

SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - NO SERVICE THIS WEEK

Proton Congregation - NO SERVICE THIS WEEK

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