World Conference: Looking Back and Ahead

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Mission Centre President, Vonda Den Boer, shares reflections of her conference experience... 
 Friends, Brothers, Sisters 
We know many of you were not privileged to attend World Conference this year so I would like to share some thoughts about the experience. The Mission Centre Presidency team was fortunate to travel and stay together at conference which fostered an opportunity to discuss lots of outstanding issues. That alone was a blessing. 
One can never truly share how an experience touches us, but I will attempt to portray the essence of my experience at conference. For me, World Conference is a time when our enduring principles of the worth of all persons and of unity in diversity is clearly evident. Walking into the Auditorium and seeing people from many cultures and knowing that they share the same faith story is so uplifting. Although this conference was smaller, we still had representation from all over the world. And many were dressed in their cultural style. I heard many languages but mostly heard the language of love...    Click button below to continue reading

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Plan now to attend World Conference 2025 May 30 – June 6 in Independence, MO. Conference is an experience that will enrich your spiritual journey in surprising ways whether you attend as a delegate or a guest.  

World Conference resolutions for discussion must be passed by Mission Centres at a Mission Centre Conference and must be submitted to World Church by Mission Centres one year in advance of the gathering. Submissions should address significant issues that would concern the entire church and propose actions that are clear, readily implementable, and directly address concerns raised. If your congregation wishes to submit a resolution for legislation, the deadline to submit to Canada East Mission is April 5, 2024. A Mission Centre Special Conference would then be held to consider any possible items. International Headquarters will provide an opportunity to learn more about drafting resolutions at an online gathering to be held in August. Watch for details coming soon. ​

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