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Support Community of Christ While You Shop on Amazon!

11/25/2019

Hey all you Canadian Community of Christ supporters!

We all love to help out our favourite charities, & Amazon makes it that much easier!

You’re going to shop online anyway, so why not ensure Community of Christ in Canada receives the referral credit?

When you support Community of Christ using our unique Amazon Associates link, Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to the church. With the holidays and Giving Tuesday (December 3rd) just around the corner, it's a great (and free!) way to maximize your gift to the church!

Click here to start shopping in Canada!

Note: This tool can always be found by clicking the link in the footer of our website.

You Can Boost Giving Tuesday Momentum!

11/25/2019

Join us for Giving Tuesday on December 3rd! This annual event benefits Worldwide Mission Tithes, and we hope church members and leaders will pass along these important messages.

Every Giving Tuesday dollar helps! Any size donation is important for Christ’s mission. In Canada, give to Worldwide Mission Tithes through Canada Helps, by mailing a cheque, or sending an e-transfer (to heather@communityofchrist.ca). Make the password: givingtuesday
Please call or email Heather (888-411-7537 x23) at the Canadian Headquarters to let us know these gifts are coming so that we can know to expect them for Giving Tuesday and count them towards our goal.
Meet your match! A generous matching contribution of $150,000 has been pledged for this event. If you contribute $25, it will be matched and becomes $50. There's never been a better time to give!

If you’ve ever wondered: Some of the things Giving Tuesday contributions are used for:

Development of Worship Resources, lesson plans, books, and other materials
Translation of basic Community of Christ beliefs tools and resources
Spiritual formation retreats
Daily Bread blog
Travel by church leaders around the world as they explore new expressions of ministry and spread the gospel

Help us spread the word! Tell everyone about Giving Tuesday, especially other congregation members. Consider printing and pinning to your congregation’s bulletin board! Hundreds of charities will ask for help on December 3rd, so it’s important to tell other church members and friends how Community of Christ will benefit. Word of mouth is still incredibly effective.

Updates will be posted on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

While Giving Tuesday is primarily an online event, contributions by cheque are always welcome! Please mail cheques with "Giving Tuesday" in the memo line to the Canadian Office:

Community of Christ
129-355 Elmira Road N
Guelph, ON N1K 1S5

E-Learning "Blue Session"

11/19/2019

Our "Blue Session" of classes will open for Canadian enrollment December 9, 2019
Enrollment Information for eLearning Classes:
The following credit classes will open for a limited enrollment December 9-Jan. 10:

Introduction to Priesthood (MP300): 8-weeks, Jan. 11-March 6
Ministry of the Deacon (MP302): 6-weeks, Jan. 11-Feb. 21
Introduction to Pastor: 6-weeks, Jan. 11-Feb. 21
Ministry of the High Priest (MP307): 8-weeks, Jan. 11-March 6

Class cost is $7.50 and should be paid before class via cheque to:
Community of Christ, 129-355 Elmira Road North, Guelph, Ontario N1K 1S5 Attention: Melissa Freer
All cheque must be payable to "Community of Christ"

Though not required, you can choose to purchase the booklet for this class in PDF format through Herald House https://www.heraldhouse.org/. The elearning class has the most up-to-date version of this booklet, but it will not be available to you soon after the class ends.

To enroll, go to developmetrics.org and click on the "Canadian Registration Form" starting December 9.

E-Learning "Red Session"

9/6/2019

Our "Red Session" of classes will open for Canadian enrollment October 1.
Enrollment Information for eLearning Classes:

The following Temple School credit classes will open for a limited enrollment October 1-19:

Introduction to Scriptures (SS400):8-weeks, October 19-December 13
Ministry of the Disciple (MP301): 6-weeks, October 19 -November 29
Ministry with Latter-day Seekers: 4-weeks, October 19-November 15
Children and Youth Worker Core Training will - October 19-November 13

Class cost is $7.50 and should be paid before class via cheque to:

Canada East Mission Centre, c/o Melissa Freer, Community of Christ, 355 Elmira Road North, Unit 129, Guelph, ON N1K 1S5
Canada West Mission Centre, c/o Sam Smalldon, 1185 Strathcona Drive, Calgary, AB T3H 4S1

Though not required, you can choose to purchase the booklet for this class in PDF format through the Mission Centre Office. The elearning class has the most up-to-date version of this booklet, but it will not be available to you soon after the class ends.

To enroll, go to developmetrics.org and click on the "Canadian Registration Form" starting October 1.

Employment Opportunity - Canadian Headquarters (Guelph)

9/5/2019

Position Description - Canadian Headquarters

Title
Administrative & Bookkeeping Support (Entry Level)
Education Requirements
College Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree desirable
Experience Required/Desired
1+ years desirable
Immediate Supervisor:
Accounting & Administrative Specialist
Employment Status
☒ Full Time (40 hours per week)
☐ Part Time (20 hours or more per week)
☐ Part Time (under 20 hours per week)
Employment Summary

The administrative and bookkeeping person provides support for the Canadian Church Office as well as the Mission Centres and any of the Project initiatives that part of the Church’s mission.
The administration role may include tasks such as updating and filing documents, reporting, data entry, customer service (Congregational Officers and members) and other tasks related to office organization.
The bookkeeping responsibilities may include bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, AP & AR, data entry into the Shelby system and other general accounting functions performed in support of the Canadian Church, Mission Centres, and Congregations
This position will be at the Canadian Head Office which is found at 129-355 Elmira Road, in Guelph Ontario

Essential Functions Required

Responsible for day to day administrative tasks and general bookkeeping, including reconciling of accounts to ensure accuracy
Responds to requests for information from the Administrative & Accounting Specialist and Bishop of Canada with the goal of helping to meet all deadlines.
Provides support in supplying financial information for various church leaders with the goal of providing useful information for managing church activities.
Follows policies and procedures of the church and regulatory groups with the goal of full compliance of all financial activities of the church.
Supports the Administrative & Accounting Specialist and the Bishop of Canada in the development of the annual Canadian and Mission Centre Budgets.
Supports the internal audit functions provided to Mission Centres, campgrounds, affiliates, and various accounts of the church, including review of internal control policies and procedures and compliance with church policy.
Supports the Mission Centre Financial Officers in providing bookkeeping and administrative support for Congregational Financial Officers in their accounting, reporting, and compliance responsibilities.
Ability to balance and organize priorities.
Strong capacity to plan and prioritize workload and responsibility
Functional/Technical Skills (as related to bookkeeping and financial management tasks)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially knowing what needs to be communicated and when
Understanding the importance of confidentiality and integrity
Strong computer skills, including some proficiency in spreadsheet management applications (Excel in particular)

Competencies/Skills Required

Ability to participate as an effective team member
Ability to balance and organize priorities
Strong capacity to plan and prioritize workload and responsibility
Functional/Technical Skills (as related to bookkeeping and administrative tasks)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially knowing what needs to be communicated and when
Understanding the importance of confidentiality and integrity
Strong computer skills, including some proficiency in spreadsheet management applications (Excel in particular)

Desired

Ability to innovate and find new ways to improve processes through the use of technology and other best practice improvements

Supervisory Responsibility
☐ Yes
☒ No
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.
Registered Youth Worker
Employee is required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date
Ministerial Status
☐ Yes
☒ No
Overtime Status
☐ Exempt
☒ Non-exempt

Deadline
Open until filled
Questions
705-627-5890
Send resumes to:
dar@communityofchrist.ca or send to the Guelph office
129-355 Elmira Road N
Guelph, ON N1K 1S5

Download Job Description

Register for MEADS Spring 2019 by April 26

3/21/2019

The Spring 2019 MEADS seminar will be held at Kitchener Congregation May 13-17, 2019.
Courses included in this session are:

World Religions – Brian Carwana, Encounter World Religions, Director
Comtemporary Culture – I. David Lloyd, Director of Leadership and Development (Canada)

Registration deadline is April 26, 2019.
For full details on how to register, see the Canada East Training Courses page.

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