Grace Marie Moor1931 - 2022
​- 2022Grace Marie (Jackson) Moor passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 at the age of 91. Grace was born on January 30, 1931 to Arthur and Pemla (Gibson) Jackson, on a farm near Florence, Ontario. In her early years, life on the farm enabled her to develop a deep love for animals and nature while displaying a strong work ethic. She attended high school in Florence and played baseball, pitching for the infamous ‘Florence Chicks’. Grace had a strong determination to succeed, which led her to attend Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa in 1950. She returned to Chatham, Ontario where she started her career as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, working at St. Joseph Hospital. During this time, Grace met Beverley Moor at Erie Beach. They were married on September 10, 1955 and built their home in Wabash, Ontario where they began their lifelong love story for over 66 years. Their union truly demonstrated the virtues to love, honour and cherish.

Grace left her job after 10 years, to raise five children at home. She was a wonderful mother, always putting her children’s needs ahead of her own.

The Community of Christ church in Wabash was an important part of her life, given her unwavering faith and devotion to God. She played the piano and organ for many weddings, funerals and church services. Grace especially liked Easter, when she would ensure the Moor brood were dressed in their Sunday finest. Grace accepted a call to Elder in 1988 providing ministry to many.

It would be remiss not to mention that Grace completed her Medical Laboratory Technologist diploma at Fanshawe College when she was 52 years of age. She worked at Woodstock General Hospital for 12 years before retiring with Bev to Port Lambton, Ontario.

Grace had many hobbies such as: quilting, gardening, oil painting, sewing and canning. She loved sports, especially baseball. She was an avid swimmer, doing lane swims even in her 70’s. She also enjoyed playing card games like Pepper.

Grace exemplified qualities of humility, modesty, continuous learning, conviction to family, love for others, and hospitality. She always deflected attention to others as she wanted it to be their moment. Her name “Grace” was truly a reflection of her thoughtfulness, poise and gentleness of spirit. She was the rock of our family, offering strength during various life struggles. She truly was an example of the best mother, wife, relation, and friend.

She received much joy from her grandkids and great grandkids. She made each child a personalized quilt, pillowcase and an oil painting of their favourite animal. She also participated in their blessings and weddings.

Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with vascular dementia and entered Riverview Gardens in 2014. She continued to be surrounded with the love of her husband and family throughout her stay there. Grace leaves behind her loving family and half a piece of pumpkin pie, but she saved her fork. She passed away knowing the best dessert was to come, in heaven with her loving God.

Beloved wife of Beverley Moor from Dresden. Loving mother to the late Nancy (Tom Knight) of Dresden; Ken & Naomi Moor of Calgary; Susan & Ric Piacek of Dresden; Patsy & Rob Tonin of Cambridge; and Bryce & Heather Moor of Petrolia. A loving grandmother to her grandchildren: Mike Knight (Dana), Sarah Hebert (Stephané); the late Tricia Piacek; the late Carson Moor; Craig Piacek; Emma Tonin (James Law); Connor Moor (Mila Mezei); Kira Vibert(John); Rachel Anello (Giuseppe); Braden Moor and her precious great grandchildren, Jackson Knight, Rowan, Ellie and Gwen Hebert.

Grace was a loving sister to the late James (Irene) Jackson, sister-in-law to the late Betty & Tiny Bechard; the late Barb & Jerry Morrison; the late Doris & Mark Stanlick; the late Doreen & Ron Armstrong; the late Janice & Alec Vadovic; and Dennis & Joan Moor. Forever missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A ‘Celebration of Life’ will be held on Sunday June 5th @ 2:30 pm at Community of Christ in Wabash. Bring your quilt made by Grace. Those wishing to leave an expression of sympathy, please consider a donation to World Accord at https://worldaccord.org/donate/. Online condolences and donations may be left at www.badderfuneralhome.com.

The family wishes to thank the healthcare providers at Riverview Gardens in Chatham who provided a loving environment for Grace during her final years.

Arrangements entrusted to the John C. Badder Funeral Home, Thamesville.

Beyond the Walls - The Risen Christ 
We invite you to share communion and Magnify the Lord with disciples around the world. Our theme is taken from the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55,) the voice of Mary singing “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord.” Special music ministry will include Leandro Palacios singing Deposuit Potentes (The Lord has cast down the mighty from their thrones) from Bach’s Magnificat, accompanied by violin, cello, and harpsichord. Our choir will premiere CCS 297 - “For the Healing of the Nations” and Michael Karpowicz will offer organ settings of "My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord" by Johann Pachelbel and Johann Gottried Walther.  


Charlie Brown of Melbourne, Florida, and John Hamer of Toronto Centre Place will share lessons about how God’s coming kingdom “throws down the mighty from their thrones and raises up the lowly.” Kathy Ross of Venetia, Pennsylvania, will offer our invocation and Lois DiPrima of Fort Madison, Iowa, will bless the communion.  

MUSIC:
PRELUDE: Song without Words (TN ii/11) & Canon in E Minor (TN ii/14) by Sergei Rachmaninoff   
HYMN: CCS 297 - “For the Healing of the Nations”  
My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord by Johann Gottfried Walther  
GLOBAL WELCOME: O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go (Grey Hymnal 133)  
My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord by Johann Pachelbel  
HYMN: CCS 526 - “Is There One Who Feels Unworthy?”  
BREAD: The Lord Jehovah Reigns (Grey Hymnal 121)   
WINE: Father, in Thy Mysterious Presence (Grey Hymnal 110)  
"Deposuit Potentes" from Magnificat in D Major (BWV 243) by Johann Sebastian Bach   
HYMN: CCS 293 - “When Israel Was in Egypt’s Land (Go Down Moses)”  
POSTLUDE: Adieu by Edward Elgar 
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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.  

Scarborough Congregation - Thursday evening online services at 7:00 p.m.  Please contact Peter Williams for Zoom info,
Ottawa Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact cofc.ottawa888@gmail.com for Zoom details.
Windsor Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact Jeff Moor for Zoom info.

SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 p.m Sharing and prayer followed by worship. Theme: "Clothed with Joy". Presider, Tracy Miller from Lakeland, Florid. Guest speaker, Chuck Petz, Florida Mission Centre Leadership and Financial Officer. Contact Don Robb for Zoom details.

Port Elgin Congregation - 9 a.m. Contact Josephine Amelia Fraser Morgan 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.

Beyond the Walls - The Risen Christ 
The Climate Justice Team brings ministry this week as we share the theme “God’s Shalom for All Creation” the Sunday following Earth Day. Joan Thompson of Kitchener, Ontario, will bring our Challenge, and Susan Oxley of West Seattle, Washington, will offer reflections. Laurie Gordon of Bend, Oregon, will teach our Peace Lesson and Rod Downing of Vancouver, British Columbia, will teach our Living Church Lesson. Dean Wight of Bellingham, Washington, will offer the invocation and Paul Bethel of Huntington Beach, California, will read our Call to Worship. The Beyond the Walls Choir will premiere hymn CCS 137 “Touch the Earth Lightly.” 

PRELUDE: I. Adagio Sostenuto from Piano Sonata No. 14 in C Minor (Op. 27 No. 2) by Ludwig van Beethoven 
GLOBAL WELCOME: Thy Kingdom Come, O Lord (Grey Hymnal 435) 
POSTLUDE: "Chanson de l'escarpolette" from L'almanach aux images by Gabriel Grovlez  
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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.  

Scarborough Congregation - Thursday evening online services at 7:00 p.m.  Please contact Peter Williams for Zoom info,
Ottawa Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact cofc.ottawa888@gmail.com for Zoom details.
Windsor Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact Jeff Moor for Zoom info.

SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 p.m Sharing and prayer followed by worship. We will focus on the story of Thomas and the Theme: Believe. Our guest speaker will be Seventy Troy Roach. Contact Don Robb for Zoom details.

Port Elgin Congregation - 9 a.m. Contact Josephine Amelia Fraser Morgan 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.

Blue Water Campground and Retreat Center 
Michigan
June 17 - 19
 
Campfires, disc golf, tie-dying, beach time, a cookout, and worship!
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Young adults ages 18-35 are invited to Blue Water Campground for a weekend of fun and fellowship! There is no fee to attend but donations are greatly appreciated. (Event costs are about $50/person/day.)

Registration coming soon! 

 
Please pass this information on to any young adults you know. ​

Beyond the Walls - The Risen Christ 
Celebrate Easter with disciples and seekers around the world as John Hamer of Toronto Centre Place brings our message on the theme “The Risen Christ.” Jerry Dale Jr of Casper, Wyoming, will teach our Living Church lesson and Nancy Ross of St George, Utah, will teach our Peace lesson. Tom Webber of La Conner, Washington, will offer our invocation. The Beyond the Walls Choir will premiere “Behold the Lamb of God” from Handel’s Messiah and a new rendition of hymn CCS 477 “The Risen Christ.” We will also sing CCS 34 “I Know That My Redeemer Lives!” and CCS 480 “That Easter Morn, at Break of Day.”  
PRELUDE: Capriccio in D Major by Georg Böhm 
GLOBAL WELCOME: O God, the Eternal Father (Grey Hymnal 275) 
POSTLUDE: II. Finale: Presto from Keyboard Sonata No. 61 in D Major (Hob.XVI:51) by Franz Josef Haydn 
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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.  

Scarborough Congregation - Thursday evening online services at 7:00 p.m. In person + Zoom Easter Sunday Service April 17th at 11:00 am  Please contact Peter Williams for Zoom info,
Ottawa Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact cofc.ottawa888@gmail.com for Zoom details.

Windsor Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact Jeff Moor for Zoom info.

SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 p.m Sharing and prayer followed by worship. Shone Carson will uphold the Risen Lord.  This service will have many participants sharing about various aspects of the Resurrection Theme. Please bring one item that reminds you of the Resurrection Day..Contact Don Robb for Zoom details.

Port Elgin Congregation - 9 a.m. Contact Josephine Amelia Fraser Morgan 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

Beyond the Walls - Peaceful Revolution 

Celebrate Palm Sunday with disciples and seekers around the world as Seth Bryant of Kirtland, Ohio, brings our message on the theme “Peaceful Revolution.” Jennifer Redfern of Puyallup, Washington, will teach our Living Church lesson and Shawn Matheson of St George, Utah, will teach our Peace Lesson. Kathy Ross of Venetia, Pennsylvania, will offer our invocation and Emile Henere Huri Carbayol will read our Call to Worship from Tahiti. The Beyond the Walls Choir will premiere hymn CCS 451 “The Glory of These Forty Days,” and sing CCS 463 “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” and CCS 482 “Now the Green Blade Rises.”   
 
PRELUDE: Prelude, Fugue, and Postlude in G Minor by Georg Böhm  
GLOBAL WELCOME: Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayer (Grey Hymnal 224) 
POSTLUDE: "Promenade" from Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky 
 
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.  

 Scarborough Congregation - Thursday evening online services at 7:00 p.m. In person + Zoom Easter Sunday Service April 17th at 11:00 am  Please contact Peter Williams for Zoom info,

Ottawa Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact cofc.ottawa888@gmail.com for Zoom details.

Windsor Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact Jeff Moor for Zoom info.

SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 p.m Sharing and prayer followed by worship. Mary and Don Robb will lead us in worship..Contact Don Robb for Zoom details.

Port Elgin Congregation - 9 a.m. Contact Josephine Amelia Fraser Morgan 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.

In Loving Memory of
 
Madeleine Rosella Charlton (nee Jaggard)
December 9, 1931 - April 4, 2022
 
Madeleine, a resident of Little Current, passed away at the Manitoulin Health Centre on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the age of 90 years.

Madeleine was born on Ten Mile Point, daughter of the late Evalena and Guy Jaggard.

Predeceased by beloved husband John, August 13, 1989.
Loving mother of Cheryl (nee Charlton) and John "Tom" White (predeceased November 4, 2015) of Manitowaning, Patricia Linkert (nee Charlton) of Calgary, AB, John Charlton of Manitowaning, and Ed and Jeannie Charlton (nee Smith) of Newmarket.

Predeceased by brother Harry Jaggard (wife Gladys) and sisters Violet (husbands Fred Hubbert & Bob McAllister), Lillian (husband Charles Viney), Bessie (husband James Lockyer), Florence (husband Walter Lenson) and Beulah and Iris Jaggard.
Loving grandmother to Donald and John Wilson, Kerrie (nee Wilson) and Wade Kruger,

Bradley and Bryan White, Emily (nee Charlton) and Jordan Lazareth, and Erin Charlton.

Forever remembered by several great grandchildren, great, great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and an abundance of close friends.
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Madeleine dedicated her life to her husband John as loyal wife, hardworking hands on the farm, mother to the four children they graciously adopted as their own, and as unwavering caregiver for John to his final day. Madeleine lost John far too early and although she never stopped missing him, her resilience, curiosity and dedication to her faith propelled her to live out dreams and celebrate many firsts; like world travel, several cross Canada car trips with her friends to see her daughter Pat in Calgary, AB, and most notably, achieving Elder status for the Community of Christ Church in 1991. In retirement, Madeleine spent much of her time as Clergy for the Manitoulin Health Centre, having sat with hundreds of families during times of sickness, death and dying.
Madeleine Charlton, a remarkable life, lived to the fullest.  Forever rest in peace with Dad, Mom.
 
Family and friends will gather at Island Funeral Home.
 
Visitation:
Friday, April 8 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m.

Masks must be worn at all times and proof of vaccination must be shown.
 
Funeral Service:
Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m. The service will be shared via Zoom. Please contact Dawn Dawson for the link.
Interment of ashes will take place in the summer of 2022.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoulin Health Centre Auxiliary or to the Providence Bay Community of Christ.

Good News!!

The Hamilton Congregation building was sold in 2019 before Covid. BUT…..
 
This Sunday, April 10th, we are gathering in-person for our first time in 2 years at the Courtyard Marriot Hotel, Hamilton Room, 1224 Upper James St (near Limeridge Mall) at 11 a.m. Our Welcoming Community will share together for communion, conversation, laying on of hands for health and wholeness, and fellowship. If you know of family, friends, disconnected members from past years, we would be pleased to share our wholehearted welcome.
 
I am ministering full time in the Greater Hamilton area. Daily I am connecting with any and all, affirming those of every background to create a community that cares for one another and others. I have made contacts with local inter-faith, inter-cultural, seeker, and LGBTQ+ groups and hope we can create a bridge across differences and offer a meaningful place for all.
 
Please let me know of any connections I may make, pastoral care or support and ideas that you have. Blessings,
 
With Meaning,
Kerry Richards
416-917-9377
kerry@communityofchrist.ca