Cathy will be ordained by Apostle Art Smith and President of Seventy John Glaser on this occasion. Within our Community of Christ heritage, discernment of the Spirit’s call to ministry touches all of our lives and so we ask for your prayerful support in preparation for her ordination and our collective blessing as Cathy continues to live into her call.

This is a joyous Mission Centre event for all. Please join us 

We are sad to say that virtual thanksgiving retreat will be postponed until next year (fingers crossed in person). We look forward to connecting with everyone soon. We miss you all and can’t wait until we can come back ‘home’ 💛 - Regan Ross

As of June 30, Community of Christ has raised $93.2 million toward its $120 million Bridge of Hope goal—an increase of $5.2 million since December 31. Thank you to all those who are doing such amazing work toward meeting this goal!  

As a reminder, funding the retirement responsibility is the first priority for Bridge of Hope. Growing endowments is the second. 

In August, damage from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake and then Tropical Depression Grace overwhelmed Haiti, a country already dealing with political upheaval. The epicenter of the quake was in the western part of the country, near Trou de Nippes.  

On August 31, Community of Christ sent $56,200 USD to Haiti for earthquake relief. More than four hundred eighty families across sixteen congregations in the southwestern part of Haiti were directly affected by the earthquake. 

“A lot of their homes are either partially damaged or destroyed. There have been reports of church member casualties at the early onset of the quake,” said Moana S. Faana, field bishop for the Caribbean and field support minister for the South Central USA Mission Field. 

In the town of Chardonnieres, for example, church officials reported thirty-six people died because of the earthquake, nine of whom were members of Community of Christ. 

Oblation aid sent will provide rice, beans, cooking oil, and water, among other things. Local church staff worked with pastors and leaders to help distribute the relief. 

Thank you for your ongoing generosity that makes donations like these possible. To support these and future oblation efforts, members and friends can give to Worldwide Mission Tithes on the church website. 

Donations by cheque should be sent to Community of Christ, 1001 W. Walnut St., Independence, MO, USA, 64050. Indicate “Oblation” on the memo line.  

Beyond the Walls 

Observe International Non-Violence Sunday with Elray Henriksen, pastor of the Brussels congregation, speaking on the theme “Love Your Enemies.” Receive ministry live from Brussels, Antwerp, Tours, Brest, and Bordeaux, and share communion with disciples around the world. The Beyond the Walls Choir will premiere CCS 577 - “Called by Christ to Love Each Other.” 

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. Paula Tite presiding. Focus Moment will be interactive with a “think before you speak” theme. Contact Don Robb for Zoom details.

Port Elgin Congregation - 9 a.m. class. Coffee & Conversation 9:40. Worship 10 a.m. Speaker Karen Smith. 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 - 11 a.m. Complete Worship Services are held each Sunday at 11:00 am For details go to www.cofchristcambridge.ca. On the calendar page click on the event for the Zoom link. Social time follows the service.

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.