Beloved Community of Christ, do not just speak and sing of Zion. Live, love, and share as Zion: those who strive to be visibly one in Christ, among whom there are no poor or oppressed. Doctrine and Covenants 165: 6a
Please join us for the Canada West Mission Conference 2025, taking place from September 12 to 14. The Chilliwack congregation will be hosting this year, and you are warmly welcome to join us either in person or online via Zoom. Our theme this year is "Love in Action."
Register
Whether you plan to attend in person or via Zoom, please register in advance. Your registration helps us prepare to meet everyone's needs and ensures a welcoming, joyful, and successful conference. Thank you!
Friday, September 12 - EVENING 4:30 Visiting and Registration 5:30 Light Supper - sandwiches *6:30 Welcome and Songs *6:40 Kristin Parmera - World Accord fun night, dress up in your best 80's outfit, trivia, games and music for those in person and online! 8:00 Visiting, Snacks, Crib, Cards and puzzles. Older Youth and Young Adults Glow in the Dark Bocce on the back lawn.
Saturday, September 13 - MORNING 8:00 Coffee, Muffins and Visiting Ask Me Anything Table - Kristin Parmera World Accord *9:00 Morning Worship *9:20 Polling Orientation *9:30 Business Meeting 1:00 Lunch – Youth & Young Adults eat under the tents with Kristen Parmera World Accord 1:30 Ask Me Anything Table - TBA Games outside
Saturday, September 13 - AFTERNOON *3:00 Senior President of Seventy Karin Peter - "Hospitality Love in Action" 4:00 Break 5:00 Dinner – Photo Booth, Ask Me Anything Table with Karin Peter President of Seventy Games Outside
Saturday, September 13 - EVENING *6:30 We Remember, We Celebrate Videos. *7:00 The Maybelles in concert 8:00 Dessert, Visiting, Crib, Cards and puzzles. Older Youth and Young Adults Bowling at ChilliBowl Lanes
Sunday, September 14 8:00 Coffee, Muffins and Visiting Ask Me Anything Table - Sam Smalldon *9:00 Ordination of Gwyn Beer by Senior President of Seventy Karin Peter Ordination of Lisa Neudorf by Senior President of Seventy Karin Peter Communion Service Speaker Apostle Shannon McAdam Service broadcast by Beyond the Walls *10:30 Prophetic Imagination session with Music and Discussion 12:00 Lunch - Ask Me Anything with Apostle Shannon McAdam 1:30 Goodbye's and if you're able, help with final cleanup
Mission Centre Presidency Team
Shannon McAdam, Kat Goheen, and Becky Middleton
We are excited to announce that all members of our Mission Centre Presidency Team will be present at the Chilliwack Congregation for our upcoming conference.
Guest Ministers
Senior President of Seventy Karin Peter Karin has a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, is a Project Zion Podcast host, and serves Community of Christ as Senior President of Seventy. She lives in Olympia, Washington, where she and her spouse Ray, have a multi-level blended family where everybody tries to get along.
Executive Director World Accord Kristin Parmera Kristin is an experienced and passionate non-profit professional with a focus on fund development, relationship management, strategic planning, campaign management and volunteer engagement. Most recently, she worked as the Executive Director for Ethiopiad, a non-profit organization focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights and women’s empowerment. Kristin is a very well-rounded, passionate and intelligent leader. She brings more than eight years of professional experience from both small grassroots non-profits like World Accord, as well as large, national and international NGO’s. With a BA in Philosophy, Minor in Social Justice and MSc in Human Rights & International Politics, she has a passion for the type of work that World Accord does and an appreciation for how we pursue our goals. Kristin is also the Vice-President on the Board of Ontario Council for International Cooperation.
The Maybelles A 60s and 70s tribute band from Chilliwack, B.C., bringing classic hits to life with energy and harmony. They’ve been a dynamic part of the Lower Mainland music scene since 2016.
Accommodations
Billeting Limited billets with local families are available. To inquire, please contact Betty Williams at [email protected]
Hotel Accomodations Coast Hotel Group Rate: The group rate is only available until July 29 - rooms are limited! $189/night (single or double occupancy, taxes extra) 3rd/4th adult (18+): Additional $20/person/night Children 17 and under stay free with a paying adult Group rates are available 3 days before and after the event, based on availability.
Royal Hotel 45886 Wellington Ave., Chilliwack (778)684-3268 Room with 2 Queen Beds - no breakfast $175.00 + tax per night weekends
Comfort Inn 45405 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack (778)653-8529 Room with 2 Queen Beds -breakfast included + wifi $190.00 + tax per night weekends
Holiday Inn Express 8114 Young Rd., Chilliwack (604)402-5555 Room with 2 Queen Beds - breakfast included $256.00 + tax per night weekends
