 t’s time for another beautiful day of coming together. This time, we’re rolling up our sleeves to give the basement—and the yard, if we can—a little extra love and attention!
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025 Time: 11:00 a.m. (Potluck lunch begins) Location: Awakening Spirituality 225603 Southgate Rd, Dundalk, Ontario (near Hopeville) Details:
Whether you stay for an hour or the whole afternoon, your presence makes a difference. Feel free to bring a friend—the more, the merrier! (We’d especially appreciate help from anyone handy.) We kindly ask for a minimum donation of $10 to help cover building and supply costs. However, if this isn’t feasible for you, please join us anyway—we’d love to have you and don’t want you to miss out.
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 Noronto Reunion is just 40 days away—are you ready?
Here’s your chance to look ready and support the camp at the same time! We’re excited to launch a Noronto Clothing Fundraiser in support of essential equipment and repairs to keep Camp Noronto running strong for years to come. For each item purchased, $10–$20 will go directly toward this important work. All clothing items feature Noronto-themed designs and come in a soft, heathered grey fabric (note: colours may appear different on screen). Options include printed and embroidered details, with descriptions available on the website. Ordering Details:
Place your order now: campnoronto.deco-apparel.com Need help? Contact Stephanie Whitworth at: [email protected] 647-883-2451 (call or text) We can’t wait to see everyone in their new gear this August! ~ Stephanie in collaboration with Tiona, Alfredo, and Joe  **NEW Dates and Times! Friday, July 18 - Tuesday, July 22
This four-day retreat offers gentle guidance and support to help you unwind, rest, and nurture the inner life. What does freedom mean to you? What steps can you take to make room for spirit and fulfillment? Explore these and other questions in conversation with other seekers. Learn practices designed to help you return to daily life feeling grounded, inspired, and refreshed. • Mind, Body & Spirit Practices • Creative Activities • Lots of Free Time • Discover Insights • Share with Community • Reconnect with Nature • Music, food and Inspiration Contact Mary Jean [email protected] More info will be coming your way shortly including registration process.  As part of our Canada East Mission Conference experience this year, we invite you to join in a meaningful service project to support the nearby community of Flesherton. We’ll be collecting donations of children’s toques, mittens, socks, and underwear for Macphail Memorial Elementary School, where the need is great and deeply felt.
Donations are needed for children from Kindergarten through Grade 8, covering a wide range of sizes. Underwear might seem like an unusual donation, but it’s one of the most requested items—especially when young children experience accidents away from home. And as winter approaches, many students face the cold without proper clothing. We can help. Whether you love to knit or prefer to shop, you can make a difference. Get your needles going, or keep an eye out in stores for warm, high-quality items. Together, let’s build a mountain of warmth and care for children in need. Start collecting today—and bring your love in action to Conference! About the CEM Conference weekend The CEM Conference will be held at Ziontario, September 19–21. We’re looking forward to a weekend filled with connection, worship, and community-building. It’s a time to strengthen relationships, reflect on our shared calling, and move forward Onward Together in Joy. We’re excited to welcome guest ministers Apostle Shannon McAdam and Apostle Lachlan MacKay, who will be joining us for the weekend. Their presence and ministry will offer fresh insight, deep encouragement, and Spirit-filled guidance. In addition, we’ll be sharing important updates about the new Canadian One Mission structure—an exciting step in our journey toward greater unity, clarity, and collaboration across the country. Whether you come to listen, participate, reconnect, or serve, there is a place for you at Conference. We can’t wait to see you there!  Dear families, youth, and community members,
We are writing today to share an important and heartfelt update regarding Canada East Delegation Team’s participation in Spectacular 2025. After careful discussion and discernment, the Canada East SPEC Delegation with the support of the leadership of CEM and the Director of Camping and Campgrounds have made the difficult decision to cancel our group’s participation in this year’s Spectacular. We recognize Spectacular is a safe place and the organizers are committed to the safety and welfare of campers. This decision was not made lightly and is not because of anything that SPEC or the church has done but just because of political tensions. The well-being of our youth and staff must always remain our top priority. We know how meaningful SPEC is to many of you, a time of connection, spiritual growth, and unforgettable memories. That’s why this news may come with some disappointment. Please know that our commitment to your journey doesn’t end here. We see you, we value you, and we are actively seeking ways to continue nurturing that same spirit of community and growth here at home. If you hadn’t yet registered and were planning on registering, hearing this news might be shocking and disappointing. We're offering you space for conversation, support, and to answer any questions you may have. This moment calls for care and clarity, and we want you to know that your voices and feelings matter deeply. It’s also important to note that Spectacular is still taking place as scheduled in the U.S. If any youth and their families still wish to attend independently, they are welcome to explore that option, and we are happy to support with information wherever we can. Letters of invitation are available via world church for anyone traveling across borders. Canada West SPEC team is not affected by this decision and they are willing to include youth from the east who choose to attend, in their delegation. These are challenging times, and yet we continue to walk together, rooted in our shared values, love for our youth, and a commitment to building a safe, nurturing community for them to thrive. With gratitude and care, Alfredo Zelaya-Martinez On behalf of the Canada East SPEC Delegation Leadership Team Community of Christ – CEM  Apostle Shannon McAdam, along with Seventies Humberto Tinsman and Tyler Marz, will be in Ontario for several events, including two special opportunities to connect with the community before returning home.
July 5 – Meet & Greet in Chatham July 6 – Communion Service at Reaching Out Centre, Streetsville If you plan to attend either event, please RSVP to help organizers prepare:
We hope to see you there! For more information about the events click here:  Join us Saturday, June 21 as we explore EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Tapping with Susan Grace Morgan Waite-Price. Located at 225603 Southgate Road, Dundalk, Ontario (near Hopeville), the doors will open at 11:30 a.m. for a potluck, and our event will begin around 1:00 p.m.
Sometimes called psychological acupressure, EFT is a holistic practice that uses fingertip tapping on meridian points to help reduce emotional distress, ease physical pain, and restore balance. This event includes live demonstration and guided practice. A donation is appreciated to help cover building and supply costs, but all are welcome—please come regardless of your ability to give. We can’t wait to see you there! For more information, email: [email protected]  Date: Saturday, July 5
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Community of Christ, 174 Faubert Drive, Chatham A Light lunch will be provided. RSVP to Vonda at [email protected] Shannon would like to meet as many people as possible in Canada East, so we have arranged for a special opportunity in southwestern Ontario for you to get to know her a little better. Shannon is grounded in a deep sense of the Holy all around us. Her ministry flows from her love of people. She believes our strength is in our differences, and every voice is important. As part of the volunteer Canada West Mission Centre President Team, Shannon is known for her skillful and kind leadership and meeting facilitation. With Community of Christ Canada’s Creating Connection program, she has facilitated retreats where people who identify as “spiritual but not religious” can experience the blessings of community. As the new Apostle for Canada, Shannon shares the role with Apostle Lachlan Mackay. They are Apostles for Field 4, which includes: • All Nations Congregation • Australia Mission Centre • British Isles Mission Centre • Canada East Mission Centre • Canada West Mission Centre • Eurasia Mission Centre • First People Congregation • Pacific Islands Mission Centre • Western Europe Mission Centre Accompanying Shannon at our Meet and Greet in Chatham are: Humberto Tinsman - an ordained Seventy and dynamic young leader who works in Children and Youth Ministries. He served as the Youth Caucus President at World Conference 2025 and is a member of the Rio Grande Mission Centre. Tyler Marz - an ordained Seventy and seminary graduate. Tyler is a Spiritual Director, part of the Spiritual Formations Team, and was part of the worship planning team for World Conference.  For youth entering Grades 6–9
Theme: Many sparks, one flame This summer, give your child five unforgettable days at Ziontario’s Jr. High Camp—where adventure, creativity, and faith come together in one incredible experience. Each day will be packed with theme-based classes, electives, recreation, and everyone’s favourite: swimming! Some of this year’s electives include woodworking, baking, fishing, board games, kayaking, and banquet decorating. Evening activities will feature team challenges, movie night, campfire, and—on the final night—everyone’s favourite banquet and dance party. Come and make memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. “To make something special you just have to believe it's special.” – Mr. Ping, Kung Fu Panda Director: Shannon Dailey – [email protected] Registrar: Jennifer Russo – [email protected] Cost: $320 Register by July 1 to guarantee a camp t-shirt!  The June edition includes details about the upcoming Ziontario Conference (Annual General Meeting), campground clean-up, and more.
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