 This week we continue our focus on the Discover phase.
Consider these questions during the week. As you consider the world and community around you, what are you grateful for?
 This Sunday we are blessed to receive live ministry from Danny Belrose, speaking on the theme “Write the Vision.” The Beyond the Walls choir premieres CCS 91 - Laudate Dominum, a hymn from the Taize community. Michael Karpowicz and John Donald offer Brazilian ministry of music: Odeon by Ernesto Nazareth. Beyond the Walls – Write the Vision. We hope to see you there on Sunday, October 30, at 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM EDT. ORDER OF WORSHIP Prelude: IV. Rigaudon from Suite Antique (Op. 11) by Alberto Nepomuceno Greetings: John Hamer – Toronto Centre Place Call to Worship: Vivian Betts – Nottingham, England, UK Opening Hymn: CCS 42 - As the Wind Song through the Trees Invocation: Corleen McLean – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Peace Lesson: Joan Thompson – Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Global Welcome: Leandro Palacios – Toronto Centre Place Premiere Hymn CCS 91 - Laudate Dominum Lectionary: Luanne Day – Sciotoville, Ohio, USA Sermon: Danny Belrose – Independence, Missouri, USA Meditation: Leandro Palacios Closing Hymn: CCS 250 - How Firm a Foundation Sending Forth: John Hamer Postlude: Odeon by Ernesto Nazareth. Michael Karpowicz, piano, and John Donald, percussion 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 - Steve and Margie Lamoure in charge. Contact Don Robb for Zoom details.
Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with.  As a church, we have various seasons we celebrate. These seasons cause us to focus our gaze in a certain direction and spend time in meaningful reflection and preparation.
We will spend the next six weeks journeying through the Generosity Cycle. This is an intentional period where we will reflect on gratitude and generosity. For six weeks, we will enter a season of generosity by focusing on the four phases of the Generosity Cycle:
To learn more visit "Generosity Cycle".  The Mission Centre Presidency is calling for persons willing to sit on a committee to review CEM Conference bylaws (Articles 2 & 3). We require one person from every congregation. It will be necessary that this person has access to internet for Zoom meetings. It is anticipated this may involve zoom meetings for several months to conclude the business of the committee.
Deadline for submission of names to Mission Centre Presidency is November 14. Pastors please submit names of your committee member volunteer by this date. Send to info@communityofchrist.ca   Beyond the Walls – Courageously Respond Canada East Mission Centre Sunday Worship Service Apostle Art Smith explores the theme “Courageously Respond” in his sermon to the Canada East Mission Centre Conference, this Sunday on Beyond the Walls. This is our response to the call to “boldly venture” that draws our attention to our fear of loss and change. We will consider what Jesus has to say about this in the triad of parables about loss: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost (prodigal) son. Other ministers will respond with music and insight from across the mission centre. The Beyond the Walls choir will premiere 2 hymns: CCS 91 – Laudate Dominum, and CCS 160 – Spirit Fill Us. Beyond the Walls - Courageously Respond. We hope to see you there on Sunday, October 23, at 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM EDT. Special Call for Choir Members If you love to sing, please consider joining the choir this week for hymn CCS #160 "Spirit Fill Us". This is a special request by CEM Presidency Team and we would love to have as many people from Canada East Mission as possible add their voices. Click the button below for all the details. ORDER OF WORSHIP Prelude: III. Andantino Grazioso from Clarinet Trio (Op. 114) by Johannes Brahms Greetings: John Hamer — Toronto Centre Place Call to Worship: Hymn CCS Peace Lesson: Global Welcome: Leandro Palacios — Toronto Centre Place Hymn CCS Lectionary reading Sermon: Hymn CCS Sending Forth: John Hamer Postlude: VII. Gigue from French Suite No 5 in G Major (BWV 816) by Johann Sebastian Bach. Carol Smith, piano. 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. scribe to our weekly mailing. SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 - Shone Carson and Paula Tite in Charge. Contact Don Robb for Zoom details.
Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with.  Beyond the Walls – Written on Our Hearts Let us explore a difficult passage of the Old Testament that addresses the problem of evil, but also the promise of a New Covenant: Jeremiah 31:27-34. Our preacher is David Howlett, from the World Church History and Sacred Story Team. Our theme "Written on Our Hearts'' affirms that Christ’s mission of community building is part of our DNA as a church and as a people. On this occasion we will observe "Children's Sabbath," recognizing the suffering of children and the need for peace and justice initiatives that improve the conditions and opportunities of children around the world. Beyond the Walls - Written on Our Hearts. We hope to see you there on Sunday, October 16, at 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM EDT. ORDER OF WORSHIP Prelude: Improvisation 15 in C Minor, “Hommage à Édith Piaf”: Très vite (FP 176) by Francis Poulenc Greetings: John Hamer — Toronto Centre Place Call to Worship: Karen Hewitt — North Bay, Ontario Hymn CCS 77 - Gather Your Children Peace Lesson: Bryce Taylor — Woodbridge, Ontario Global Welcome: Leandro Palacios — Toronto Centre Place Hymn CCS 606 - All Are Called Lectionary reading (Jeremiah 31:27-34): Pamela Luce — Central Lake, Michigan Sermon: David Howlett — Easthampton, Massachusetts Meditation: Leandro Palacio Hymn CCS - Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Sending Forth: John Hamer Postlude: "Volksweise" from Lyric Pieces (Op. 12 No. 5) by Edvard Grieg 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 - Shone Carson and Paula Tite in Charge. Contact Don Robb for Zoom details.
Grand Valley - 10:30 AM at John and Marlene Black's, Maple Grove Farm, 152327 County Rd. 5 (formerly L2th Line) East Garafraxa. Gathering to honour the heritage of Community of Christ in Grand Valley with special Speaker: Wayne Townsend, former curator of Dufferin County Museum. Special l\/lusic: David Tilley and Chris Chihrin. Pot Luck Lunch and Social time will follow. Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with.  Below is the ZOOM sign on which will be available at 7:15 with meditation music until the service begins.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84741499604?pwd=Um9wbmppQSsvcmNlRDd6SWZTWTVxUT09 Meeting ID: 847 4149 9604 Passcode: nichols  Climate Webinar
Sunday, October 16 5 PM ET Through Crises Toward Transformation Where: ZOOM Online Ministry Register Climate action is a very individual choice. Many voices are calling for various actions to address increasing carbon emissions. In this webinar we present tools to help each person decide how best to respond, according to individual interests, gifts and abilities. Join us to explore new actions and possibilities! What is your passion? What are your special abilities? Everyone can do something to help address climate change. But many people feel inadequate, unprepared, lacking the ability to respond to calls for advocacy, lifestyle changes, and system transformation. This webinar will remind you not only of the wide variety of actions that make a difference in slowing climate change, but also provides tools to help you discover how your own unique abilities and interests can be harnessed in the effort. Join us in a workshop where you can personalize your approach to climate change and commit to making a difference using your own interests, gifts and abilities. To connect to “Deep Gladness Meets Climate Action” please register by clicking the button below. If you registered for a past webinar or conversation, you do not need to register again. Once registered, you will be sent a Zoom link before each webinar, panel and conversation. Click to Register If you registered for a past webinar or conversation, you do not need to register again. Open to people of all faiths and traditions. The November webinar will focus on how to talk about climate change—with politicians and with your friends and family! Sunday, November 13 @ 5 p.m. 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. Watch previous webinars, conversations, and Steve Veazey’s sermon by clicking the button below. View Previous Events  Pre-legislative discussions help to build democracy by encouraging all stakeholders to ask questions and give comments on the proposed legislation. Everyone will benefit with greater participation as a wider perspective is shared. Important background details that will help to inform delegates and prepare them for the vote will be presented as well. All persons have the opportunity to influence how the legislation is processed so that the best workable solutions can be developed.
With discussions taking place prior to the business meeting, voting members have time prior to the formal meeting to weigh all the data in order to discern what makes most sense. Business meetings can be lengthy and tedius, but with much of the discussion and the questions out of the way, the meeting can be streamlined. Do you have a vested interest in Canada East Mission Centre and/or your congregation? If you do, these sessions are for you. You have a voice! Please join us via Zoom at one or both sessions by clicking on the links to register with your name and email address. The Zoom link(s) will be sent to you.
In each video, President Veazey offers insights on opportunities and challenges before the church. Reflection questions are included for discussions about what is most important in each area of the church. Watch for further videos coming soon. Many people don’t like to talk about finances. But scripture emphasizes that discipleship, stewardship, and increasing our capacity to support Christ’s mission are inseparable. How we pay for worldwide ministries in the future is part of our metamorphosis. Central to this is linking individual and group passions to ministry partnerships around the world that people feel called to support. Our staff and volunteers are busy preparing for World Conference, and the theme is … Courage! A historic opportunity will be remote delegate participation from sites around the world. This will cause conference activities to have new and sometimes even surprising elements to ensure a meaningful experience for all.
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