Mark your calendar for September 13-15 and plan to join us at Hills of Peace campground for the Western Canada Mission Centre Men’s Retreat. We’ll meet Friday night for an icebreaker and depart Sunday morning after a communion service. In between, we will hang out, eat some pie, and share with each other and our guest minister, Parker Johnson from Calgary congregation. It’s a chance for a road trip and to get together with friends from Western Canada. You make a lot of tough choices in your life – this shouldn’t be one of them.
Parker is the latest in a long list of great guest ministers we've had over the years. Past guest ministers include church officials from Independence, a prison minister from Montana, a friend Dan met on a mountain in California, and Steve Thompson from Edmonton. If you have any questions contact Dan at [email protected] or 306-540-2359.
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Experience a transformative week at Samish Island Reunion, where our guest ministers, Presiding Bishop Ron Harmon and Apostle Robin Linkhart, will lead us in exploring the theme "Heal the Earth: A Restoration Imperative." Through classes, worship, and engaging activities, we'll respond to the World Conference Resolution 1325 Climate Emergency with education, formation, and a call to action.
Discover the intersecting issues of justice and peace rooted in the climate crisis and find your place in the web of life with humility and urgency. Participate in workshops, evening campfires, games, and more. Your unique gifts and talents will enrich our community as we create cherished memories together. About our guest ministers Apostle Robin Linkhart is a member of the Council of Twelve assigned to the North Central USA Mission Field. She also serves on the International Leaders Council, Theology Formation Team, Ecumenical and Interfaith Ministries Team, and chairs the Latter-day Seekers Ministries Team. Ron Harmon serves as Presiding Bishop. His previous assignments include president of the Council of Twelve Apostles, Congregational Leadership Development, Spectacular and International Youth Forum, Urban Ministries, and president of the Kentucky-Indiana USA Mission Center. Join us for an unforgettable week of learning, worship, and community-building! When: July 20-27 Where: Samish Island, 11633 Scott Road, Bow, WA Please find this week's article in our main blog page
Mark your calendars and register! Family Camp is just a month away. Join us from August 3 to 8 for fun and fellowship with friends, family, and our Guest Ministers, Matt and Margo Frizzell, from Chicago. Enjoy the beauty of Hills of Peace as we explore our theme, "Heal the Earth," together. The deadline for online registration is July 15.
Inquiries: [email protected] If you or a loved one wants to attend camp this summer but financial issues are a barrier, the Canada West Mission Centre offers a Subsidy Request Form for Camps and Retreats to help make your plans a reality. We are dedicated to providing support so that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy and benefit from our camp reunions and retreats.
Attention campers and families! There is only 1 week left to take advantage of our Early Bird Pricing! You get $25 off if you register and fully pay your fees by July 1st. Bringing a friend? Use code FRIEND25 to get $25 off the fees for both you and your friend.
If you love to live life #Unfiltered, join us Aug 10-16 for everything you love about camp: friends, food, Nailed It HOP Edition, campfire, and more. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be one of the best weeks of your summer! Instagram: cwm_youthcamp Email: [email protected] A moment with your Mission Centre President by Becky Middleton, Canada West Mission Centre Co-President It is with sadness we acknowledge the cancellation of Kid's Camp for yet another year. The camping program has been, and may continue to be, the connection our young people have to each other and the Community of Christ. My grandchildren have all loved going to family camp and subsequently Junior (Kid's) and youth camp. Relationships made at camp between the youth have continued through social media connections, Spectacular, Mission Conference etc. Relationships made with God and learning about the Community of Christ at camp continue for a lifetime.
Yes, there is work involved too, but most importantly camp is FUN! It starts with Family Camp. PLEASE consider bringing, sending, paying for your children, grandchildren, adoptive family etc. and come to camp! We need you to step up. Now, more than ever, we need to support our Hills of Peace campground and the camping program! Bring your family, July 20 - 27, to the beautiful Samish Island campground for a week of fun in the sun! Activities include: games, crafts, music, worship services, relaxing, classes, guest speakers/ministers, horseshoes, volleyball, canoeing, baseball, evening campfires. We will explore the theme "Heal the Earth: A Restoration Imperative" with our guest ministers Apostle Robin Linkhart and Bishop Ron Harmon.
Camp Directors: Chris Phelps (Canada West Mission Centre) and Lisa Stecher (Inland West Mission Centre) We are sorry to announce that due to low enrollment, and lack of staff, this year’s Hills of Peace Kids Camp has been cancelled. We hope to see you next year!
If you have any questions please email the directors at [email protected] Directors: Amanda Senga, Deborah Mason, Marsha Kliotis Register now for a summer adventure at Hills of Peace Kid's Camp! We invite all kids entering grades 3 - 7 to join us June 30 to July 5 for a week of fun activities including campfires, arts & crafts, dance, cooking classes, movie nights, and more. Our camping team is dedicated to ensuring every camper has a fantastic and safe time. We can't wait to see you and share this exciting adventure! The sign-up period is closing soon. Register today to secure your spot! From Sun, Jun 30, 2024, 3:00 PM MDT To Fri, Jul 5, 2024, 11:00 AM MDT Hills of Peace Campground North West 2-38-6-West 4 Cadogan, Alberta, Canada We are excited to share that we surpassed our goal and raised $35,138.00 during Hills of Peace Month! Your donations will cover the campground’s insurance premium and help us continue serving the Canada West Mission Centre. Please be sure to read the attached letter from Dorothy Ungstad, Chair of Hills of Peace Campground, to learn more. Thank you! ![]()
Young adults, ages 18 (HS Grad) through 35, are invited to spend a weekend enjoying the beauty of Samish Island and building our community. We will explore, imagine, and dream what “discipleship” can look like in the 21st century!
Samish Island Campground 11633 Scott Road, Bow, WA CWM/IW Reunion Coordinators: Chris Phelps and Lisa Masters Hello everyone, Hopefully you are starting to get excited about our joint Canada West/Inland West Mission Centres Reunion at Samish Island this summer from July 20-27. If you are not yet registered, please do so soon. There are still a few jobs that we are looking to fill. Please have a look through this list and let me know if you are interested in taking on one of these for our week at Samish.
Class Teachers: We have primary (grades 1-3/4), and a senior high (grades 9/10-12), teachers locked in. But we still need at least one, possibly two teachers, for the middle age range. We can divide things up in a variety of ways depending on who steps up and the number of kids. If you are interested in taking on the challenge of teaching kids for the week - in some form from grades 3-9 (not that whole range - that would be insane!!!) please contact Chris or Lisa ASAP. Canteen Coordinator: We need someone, or a small group, to take on the Canteen. We will likely have someone managing the Canadian $ side, and someone else the US $ side. If you are interested, let Chris know and we can talk about the job so you know what to expect. Evening Youth Activities: We could use a couple of people to coordinate evening youth activities, with an Inland West counterpart, on Sunday, and Friday. These would start at approximately 9:00 and end at approximately 10:30, and can be whatever kinds of activities you’d like to plan. Think ages 13-19, and interactive. Some previous youth activities that have been successful are: Karaoke night, games night, outdoor activities like scavenger hunts, volleyball in the CFC, etc. Most just need a little setup and someone to get things started. Recreation Activities: We could use a few days worth of (mostly) outdoor activities geared towards kids and youth. We have a couple of things already planned, but could use some planned help with activities like: Slip and slide (setup and start and cleanup), obstacle course, softball/kickball games, horseshoe tournament, afternoon volleyball, other ideas that you come up with! Let me know if you have ideas, and really let me know if you are willing to take on the setup/startup/cleanup aspects for a day. Jobs/chores Coordinator: We need someone from Canada West and someone from Inland West to work together organizing all the jobs/cleaning/etc. for the week of camp. This entails organization/communication/and follow up with people to make sure all the jobs are assigned and check in with people to make sure there are no problems that need assistance. Creative Activities: We have a number of creative activities scheduled this year, but if you have something you’d like to offer, for one day, all week, or anywhere in between, please contact Alexis Beer [email protected] or Ciara Mielk - [email protected] to add your activity to the list. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Samish in July! May 31-June 2 Are you looking for something to do on the weekend?
Come to the opening weekend of the Hills of Peace, Friday May 31, 2024 to Sunday June 2, 2024. Enjoy the time, the walking trails, see the lake from the beach (there won’t be a lifeguard, so no swimming), visit with people, and look for birds and their nests. We also take some time to clean: the cabins, the bathrooms, and shower rooms. Dorms, chapels, and classrooms (Craft Shack). You might see some flies or a mouse but that is ok right?! You might want to cut the grass or plant some flowers. Eileen Johnstone has a three page list of the work that needs to be completed. Other people also have a list of things that need to be done. Don’t forget the dining room and the kitchen! The dishes need cleaning before the food can be prepared. The meals are Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday morning. We have 2 Chefs Dave Symington and Chris Ungstad preparing the food. You will have to guess what will be served. Between the work there might be some games or playing in the sand box. You can select your own cabin or dorm to sleep in for the weekend. Bring your own bedding Hills of Peace needs your support. Help us reach our fundraising goal of $30,000 which will cover the annual cost of the camp’s insurance premium. Donations can be made by the following methods:
If you would like further information or have any questions, please contact the Hills of Peace Board at [email protected]
It’s time to start looking at Reunion registration for this summer. The dates for Reunion this year are July 20-27, 2023.
Last year we started an experiment by combining the CWM Reunion at Samish Island with the Inland West Mission Centre Reunion. With the combined group, Reunion will be substantially larger than normal, which required extra work in terms of logistics and planning. The earlier we get information about attendance, the better we can plan the logistics of camp. Registration information At this time we do not have an online payment system set up, but hopefully that will be coming soon. In the meantime, it is important for us to have a way to get people registered, so we know who is coming and what their requirements are. Click the link below to fill out the form online. Reunion Costs/Payment At this time we will not be taking payment. Once a payment system is in place, I will send out emails with invoices to all who are registered about how to pay your Reunion costs to the Canada West Mission Centre. If you have financial need, and are looking for support, please contact your local congregation first. There may be some support available through the Mission Centre, or directly through the camp, but your local congregation should be the first stop. When you are contacting people about financial support, please specify what your costs are for Reunion, and what you are able to cover so that it is clear what support you are requesting. We look forward to seeing you at Samish Island for Reunion 2023! Chris Phelps and Lisa Stecher - Camp Directors Family Camp 2023 “God, Where is your Spirit Leading Next?” Hills of Peace, Alberta August 5-10 Register at www.cwm.events Good news all you last minute planners! Registration deadline has been extended to midnight Wednesday, July 26. It is shaping up to be a great camp and we would love to have you come for the full time, the weekend or even a couple of days. Remember there is a reduced cost for those planning to come for the weekend ($160 per adult). You can pay at camp or through e-transfer [email protected] Please register HERE or clicking on the button below so we can plan for food. Let's get together, it will be a great time! We all have questions, dreams and plans in our lives. How does God fit in? Come join in building community as we notice, nurture, pray and explore where the spirit of God is leading us. Special Guests: Apostle Janne Grover, Community of Christ Kristin Douglas, World Accord Gwyn Beer, Canada West Mission Centre Please contact Becky Middleton ([email protected]) or Marian Thompson ([email protected]) for more inquiries. Rates
Youth Camp at Hills of Peace was scheduled for Aug 12 to 17. Unfortunately we have not been able to find a camp director. This decision has not been an easy one to make, we are cancelling Hills of Peace Youth Camp for 2023.
We invite everyone who was anticipating coming to the camp to attend the Family Camp Aug 5 to 10. We are reaching out for a camp director next year. We anticipate holding a course for future Camp Directors. Written by Gwyn Beer Canada West Mission Centre Co-President YOU Are Invited! We have saved a place for YOU! Thank you for your patience as preparations have been made in getting Spiritual Retreats, Family Camps and Kids Camps ready for you to register! Big THANKS to Lisa Neudorf for helping us this year with REGGIE! Hills of Peace and Samish Island are sacred places for all of us! Join us at either place and feel that wonderful homecoming! If you have never been to the campgrounds, you are invited to come and join us for a weekend, a whole week or even just one day!
While Samish Island and Hills of Peace are beautiful places, they become even more special spaces with YOU there. Greet old friends and make new friends! Spend time in classes, over the dining room table, washing dishes, going to the waterfront, join in singing at the campfire and walk the grounds. It is your time to just BE. Register for a retreat or camp! We have saved a place for YOU! ![]() August 13-18
Age Groups: Junior High (entering grade 7 to entering grade 9) and High School (entering grade 10 and just graduated grade 12) Registration fee: $220 (subsidies available) Register at www.cwm.events Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 31 |
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