Written by Gwyn Beer Canada West Mission Centre Co-President We have been told that our president Steve Veazey is retiring. At World Conference in 2025, we will elect a new prophet/president. We have been asked to move forward in discerning who that will be. It has been suggested that we follow a month of prayer then a month to share. March is Prayer, April is Share…. There is an excellent video from Steve Veazey about the process that he is hoping we will all participate in. It is available to you on the church website here. So… March is prayer, the start of the process. You are being asked to join with others and you can write and submit your prayer. When Kat, Shannon and I shared about Steve, Shannon said how he has shifted focus to us being a prophetic people instead of a people with a prophet. I am hoping to let the spirit take me on a journey to get to know those who might be able to lead this church. I hope to discern my future and the future of this church. Here is my prayer for discernment, what will your prayer be? Dear God, Give me the patience to slow down, breathe in and feel your spirit. I pray for inspiration and wisdom. I pray that if and when I share, I will give value to the conversation about our future. Amen ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Written by Kat Goheen Canada West Mission Centre Co-President I began studying Discernment Facilitation with Katie Harmon-McLaughlin earlier this year, and it’s been such an enriching experience. Someone recently asked to hear more about this course experience, so this seemed a good way to begin! Here below is a short summary of my learning from the course so far (under 9 minutes): In Vancouver, we’ve been involved in a visioning process for 9 months, so it has been interesting to take this class and read these books now – like learning how to operate a car half-way through a drive in the Rockies! So much of this work is more about who we are than what we do. In spiritual discernment we’re called to lay aside our figuring out minds and turn our hearts to God – really listening for an answer on our future direction. Sounds more like spiritual direction or prayer than most business meetings! On that note, how can our business meetings feel more like spiritual practice than corporate governance? Asking good questions is central to this work of spiritual discernment facilitation, and one good question often leads to another, with the eventual truth that all discernment leads to action. I hope that you will ask yourself how much you can allow God into your most private deliberations, for yourself and for your community. I am practicing it myself, and while I experience moments of fear and loss of the illusion of control, it feels close to my core when I get there. Blessings to you in your discernments! ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca We received the announcement this week that Steve Veazey has begun his retirement process as the president of our church. He will have served as the leader of our Community of Christ for twenty years, having offered us three revelations we have included in our Doctrine and Covenants: 163, 164, and 165. Steve has brought a wealth of pastoral experience to the role and has blessed our church worldwide, both as an apostle and as a president. This is bringing up so much warm feeling for the three of us, and we want to express our appreciation! From Shannon: What stands out to me is Steve’s calm presence and grounded leadership style. I appreciate how he has shifted focus to us being a prophetic people instead of a people with a prophet. I also admire him for being so open about his own discernment processes. I know family is important to Steve, so I hope he gets to enjoy a relaxing retirement with lots of family time. From Gwyn: Steve Veazey is gentleness personified. I have never personally met Steve but have seen him up close. My overall impression is that he is a man of quiet persuasion, gentle demeanor and kindness that flows out from him. Steve has led our church through some heavy conversations and he never seemed to falter. From Kat: My overwhelming impression of Steve is kindness. I admire Steve’s patience in the face of dissent during business meetings, and the way he greets people amid his busy schedule with deep hospitality. I also admire his vision, remembering his statement eight years ago that the work of spiritual formation is the future of our church. The phrase from revelation that I am truly grateful for is in Doctrine and Covenants 163:9b, ending: “Be vulnerable to divine grace.” We are so grateful that this isn’t goodbye, just a chance to reflect and show appreciation. What part of his legacy is bearing fruit in your life? How can you also be part of the legacy of our church? We will carry this time of transition in prayer and be open to the work that God will continue to inspire in us. ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Written by Debra Donohue Creating Connection Director Creating Connection’s ‘Nurturing Spirit Retreat: Connecting through Self Care’ was held last weekend at Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre at Cultus Lake in BC. A few people had to cancel due to weather … it snowed over a foot at the campground on Saturday, but we ended up with a lovely group of 24 over the course of the weekend and 25% were first timers! This retreat focused on recognizing the signs of burn out and creating action plans to take care of ourselves so that we live happy lives, and so we have the capacity to care for others. Alexis Beer, our guest speaker, who has a long list of qualifications and training, did a great job leading us through the topic. Everyone agreed her sessions were interesting, thought provoking, and stimulated lots of conversation. And let me tell you about the music. It was amazing! Edith Wallace led us in two meditations of sound, a concert Saturday night, and sent us off with a song which we all danced to on Sunday morning. I think Saturday night may have been my favourite Edith Wallace concert to date. Check her out on Spotify. Kat Goheen brought her harp and gently strummed us into another mediation and Shannon McAdam taught us how to use needlepoint as a way to focus our thoughts and be mindful. We spent time playing Pictionary and our theme was, of course, self care activities. Gwyn Beer brought a 1000-piece puzzle (which we didn’t quite finish) and there was free time to walk in nature and explore the grounds. Although Stillwood is not Samish Island, which is so near and dear to many of us, there were several benefits to using this campground. First, it’s in BC so most of us didn’t have to cross the border, make sure we had up to date passports and purchase travel insurance. Although 3 people came from the US and they crossed the border to be with us. Second, it’s a large and busy campground so they have staff to do all the cleanup in the buildings and after meals (woo hoo!) And Third, we didn’t have to pay the US exchange rate which is around 30% right now. We’re looking at going back next year, but maybe we’ll try to go in March. The weather is a little more predictable then, or at least one can hope. I’ve included a group photo, a walking group photo, a photo of the Edith Wallace concert, doing needlepoint, and my car Sunday morning covered in snow. If you weren’t there, we missed you and hope you can join us next time. Watch for details on our next Creating Connection Retreat "Creating Community: Where Spirit, Nature and Justice Meet" June 1-4 at Samish Island. This retreat will be a mindful and exciting combination of Nurturing Spirit and Nurturing Justice. ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Written by Kat Goheen Canada West Mission Centre Co-President We have just entered the season of Lent. My journey through Lent has had many stages. As a child I didn’t know anything about this season of the year, so when I was a young adult and discovered it, I made up for lost time! My most obstinate personal habit of the time went on the chopping block for the 40 days, substituted for a practice meant to draw me toward God. There were a couple of years in a row where I abstained from Diet Coke, which required great willpower at that time! My practice continued through seminary, where I was surrounded with people from different churches with rich Lenten practices. I confess that my practice took a major hit with motherhood. The perpetual sleep deprivation prompted me to give myself a pass from further deprivation! More recently, COVID felt the same way. It was much more difficult to restrict myself given the external social restrictions already imposed! Part of our study for the Discernment Facilitator’s course through the Seminary this week is on the topic of consolation and desolation. Consolation is anything that leads to increased energy and a feeling of closeness to God, while desolation brings a sense of apathy and isolation from God and others. My current approach to Lent is to be very mindful of where I seek consolation and seek to turn my heart toward God. May this Lenten season bring an expanded sense of who we are in relation to creation and draw us to find consolation in community and in closeness with God. ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Written by Shannon McAdam Canada West Mission Centre Co-President Every day at my workplace this month we’ve learned about a different Black Canadian who is outstanding in one way or another, and it has been an incredible way to celebrate Black History Month. There are so many amazing people who I’d never heard of before, and I wonder why I’ve never learned about them before. If we believe in the Worth of All Persons, why don’t we learn about all types of people? Black History Month is a fitting time to reflect on what it is that makes White culture so dominant that we don’t learn about the contributions of those who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour. White Supremacy Culture might sound like a problem from far away or long ago, but it is prevalent in all of our lives, and runs against our belief in the Worth of All Persons. I’ve found this website by Tema Okun to be really helpful in my own learning about what White Supremacy Culture is, how to recognize it (the “marks”), and ways to overcome it. The original article that Okun based the website around is a quick and easy read that I highly recommend. Click here to read the article. For me, one of the most insightful “marks” of White Supremacy Culture that Okun talks about is “One Right Way”. This is the idea that there is only one right way to do things, and can lead to some of the other marks: Perfectionism, Paternalism, and Either/Or Thinking. Okun’s antidotes to “One Right Way” are beautiful and life-giving. These include gratitude, being transparent, and being willing to take risks and make mistakes. These, I think, are also the kinds of things Jesus calls us to. Jesus sought to bring people together rather than dividing them. How will you recognize Black History month? Perhaps take a moment to read some of Tema Okun’s insightful writings and think about what you can change in your home, workplace, or congregation to help dismantle White Supremacy Culture and help bring about God’s Shalom. ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Written by Gwyn Beer Canada West Mission Centre Co-President Words of Blessing In the auditorium with our Polynesian fellow church members. “Bonding!” There are so many words that have such deep meaning to me that will not mean the same to you. That said, I might think of them in a new way when I hear words of Blessing at conference. Sunday morning, Fred Robbins lead our Pray and Share time. He gave us one word to contemplate - “Awesome”. The sharing was …awesome! Betty Williams shared about receiving an unexpected gift in the mail, a book with one word on it -“Gratitude”. Betty is looking forward to filling the book. Bob Riley was in charge of the next service - “Communion”. A service we all shared in. “Encourage” is the word I like. I want to encourage you to ask yourself and others to send “Words” in to Karin Peter - Words of Blessing. Think about words that you are drawn to, ask those around you about a word they would think was “encouraging”. Different people have different words and I plan to ask all ages about a single word that they like, that brings them joy or makes them wonder. Send WORDS to Karin Peter - Words of Blessing c/o World Conference Directors, 1001 W. Walnut St., Independence, MO, USA 64050. Or you can email your WORDS to kpeter@cofchrist.org. Please use “words of blessing” in the subject line. Just a last thought, what do you think of when someone greets you with “Aloha”... great images for me! ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Written by Gwyn Beer Canada West Mission Centre Co-President COURAGE! . . . the theme for the 2023 World Conference I told my cousin that I was an excited traveler coming to Independence! In the latest Herald, Page 17 has a message from President Veazey. He said “Courage! No doubt, we’ll be energized to boldly venture with God into our future!” I am a Star Trek (original show) fan and this reminded me of Captain Kirk saying "boldly go where no one has gone before". I love President Veazey’s "boldly venture with God into our future". As part of that future, I am encouraging those of you who might be planning to go to conference but as yet are unsure about stepping up as a delegate. Let your name go on the list. You will benefit from having your name on the delegate list. For those of you who can not go to Independence, please consider participating in discernment for those going to the conference and voting on your behalf. The Sept/Oct 2022 Herald has Resolutions to Consider. Read them, consider them, pray about them. If something pulls at your heartstrings, let one of the delegates know how you feel. Discussions about resolutions are happening and you are invited to explore with others online. Visit CofChrist.org/2023-world-conference-preparation for details. The Jan/Feb 2023 Herald is also asking for the church community at large to offer words of courage and blessing to be shared at World Conference during the Communion service on April 23. Write words of blessing and courage in your own language or languages. See page 22 in the Herald and have your blessing returned by April 12. There are options there to mail or email your words of blessing! COURAGE - while I do NOT consider myself a courageous person, I draw on others and find the courage through others and prayer to step out and allow God’s spirit to work through me. Others have seen a courage in me that I often do not see. You all have courage when you “let God” work through you in all that you do. God given courage raises me up! Boldly venture with me on this journey to World Conference 2023! ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Letter to Canadian Saints I Arthur, one of you, just like you, called to serve Jesus Christ, grace and peace to all of you, not just for you, but flowing through you as a blessing to others, to all communities. As I write, at the start of this new year, I remember all of you fondly, thinking of times we’ve shared and picturing places you are and situations you face. My prayer, for you, at the start of this year, with all the joys and promises ahead, is that the Holy Spirit will do what I’ve always known it to do, meeting each of us and all of us and everyone mysteriously as needed. In the middle of exile, In a time of despair, May the Spirit of hope shine through So we see ways out of hopelessness with hope our beacon and our proclamation. In a time of joy and celebration, When all our needs seem met, May the Spirit illumine and remind us of those in need on the margins So we hear voices and understand the perspectives of others. May we lift up and care. Outside forces and our own weaknesses, Lead so many to see the church as irrelevant Or as an instrument of hate and harm, exclusion and injustice. But the mission of Jesus Christ remains. It’s not just some external promise of things that God will do, as if by magic in some future, decades away. YOU are a gift. YOU are to be a light to the world. YOU are to open the eyes of the blind, to release the prisoners. See through the fog of fear and hate. The mission of the church is not irrelevant, hateful or harmful. Your mission, this year, where you are, is to participate in Release from demonization, marginalization, poverty and all sorts of captivity. Everyone is invited in, To participate in this purposeful project. How it happens will be as diverse and varied as the two or three of you who gather to support each other, to dream and to plan. No person abandoned. All invited to participate. No matter if you live in uncertainty, decline of your community, or despair. May this be our mission, their liberation and our liberation. All at once. Apostle Art Smith
Council of Twelve Canada, Caribbean, Mexico/Texas Fields January 2023 Written by Kat Goheen Canada West Mission Centre Co-President I have always been captivated by the story of the wise and foolish virgins in Matthew 25. They all wanted to go to the wedding, they all showed up at the right place, but only half of them had enough oil to get them through the night when the call came. The others were sympathetic, but firm: the foolish ones needed to go find another supply! They ended up missing the big event, even with the best of intentions! Discernment and action are two key ways of not being a foolish one – being aware of what’s needed and then following that knowing into right action. Right now there are some wonderful opportunities: the Nurturing Spirit retreat in Chilliwack, BC, the Discernment Facilitator course through Graceland Seminary, being a delegate at World Conference for Canada West, zoom and congregational discussions of resolutions for World Conference. But the clock is ticking! This is a good moment to count the cost and stop long enough to sense into what God might be calling you into right now in the midst of your daily life. Let’s have enough oil so that our wick doesn’t burn out. Let’s move fluently into God’s preferred future. ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca It’s a New Year! 2023 is World Conference April 22 - 28 Think about letting your name stand as a delegate and come to Independence! E-mail Shannon at smcadam@communityofchrist.ca and add your name for the online conference January 21, 2023. If you do not feel you can travel to Independence, still consider donating to help others go and to support the World Conference in general. ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Happy New Year from your Mission Centre President Team! May your 2023 be filled with joy, hope, love and peace. ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Dear Friends, As Christmas draws near we are reminded of what a gift each of you are to the Canada West Mission Centre. We wanted to share with you a few photos from our homes as we await the birth again of the Christ child in our hearts and lives. And from Joyce Rupp we share these words: "May you daily open the gift of your life and be grateful for the hidden treasures it contains…. May you go often to the Bethlehem of your heart and visit the One who offers you peace. May you bring this peace into our world.” ![]() With peace, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Click on the video above to watch A Christmas Greeting from your Mission Centre President team, and an invitation to gather. Click on the button below to see our calendar of events for 2023. ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Written by Kat Goheen Canada West Mission Centre Co-President Third Advent week of Joy A good friend of mine from our Community of Christ Spiritual Formation and Companioning Program built this labyrinth at her home in Lamoni, Iowa during our three years training together. Even looking at this image gives me such grounding! In a labyrinth, I journey physically toward the centre but also spiritually to my own centre. I love how Harriet placed a representation of the Christ child at the heart of her labyrinth during the Christmas season. This reminds me that when I journey within, I do not journey alone but toward the transformative source of life who loves me beyond measure. “Let every heart prepare him room!” Let this reminder bring you joy as well! ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Written by Shannon McAdam Canada West Mission Centre Co-President Hope “Hope is the thing with feathers” says poet Emily Dickinson, to which poet Caitlin Seida replies “Hope Is Not a Bird, Emily, It’s a Sewer Rat” , to which I reply “Caitlin, have you met seagulls?” Hope, I’ve learned, has a sense of humour. In October I attended an online retreat for contemplatives where the theme was Hope. We talked about both of the poems above, as well as where the idea of where hope comes from, and what different traditions teach about hope. Advent, we often say, is a season of hope. Hope for what is to come, a sense of anticipation for what is about to happen, the promise of a pregnancy, looking towards the unknown with some optimism. The most interesting thing I find myself returning to from that retreat is the idea that hope, while a verb, isn’t necessarily something that we have to do or strive for. Instead, hope finds us. Like that bird or sewer rat or sky rat (aka seagull), hope shows up when we least expect it, it appears out of nowhere, and hope’s resilience leaves an impression on our souls. Hope, it turns out, (or Elpis as she was known to the Greeks) was hidden in an unbreakable home just under the rim of Pandora’s jar. (Did you know Pandora opened a jar, not a box?! I only learned this recently, so fascinating!) In Pandora’s story all that was left after the bad things escaped was hope, stuck under the rim, unbreakable, tucked away at the threshold. Hope, it turns out, will find you when you have come to your limit. Hope will find you when you live on the brink (Monika testifies of this beautifully in a recent Herald article here). Hope will find you when you are inside of a threshold, when you are in a transition. Hope requires nothing of us except to be open to her when she appears. Hope rarely shows up in the way we want or expect it to. The Hope of the World certainly did not come to Mary, a young, unmarried, woman in an expected way. So I invite you to be alert and awake to hope this season, for it may catch you unaware. You don’t need to go seeking out hope, you don’t need to clench your jaw and grit your teeth to be hopeful. Instead, trust that hope is there, waiting in the alleyway or inside the brim of that burnt pot of mashed potatoes. Hope will surprise and delight you, just like a baby king did over 2000 years ago. ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Written by Gwyn Beer Canada West Mission Centre Co-President Advent is here! The Christmas season is such a special time of year. I pulled out my dad’s bible and went to St. Luke. Dad’s bible is full of markings. Any of those marks bring dad closer to me. St. Luke Chapter 2 tells the story of the birth of the savior who is Christ the Lord. Chapter 2: 14 reads “Glory to God in the highest; and on earth, peace; good will to men.” Sit down in the midst of all the hustle and bustle that we get caught up in at this time of year and read St. Luke Chapter 2. Enjoy and feel the peace mentioned in verse 14. There are a group of church members and friends, in Chilliwack, who meet on Monday nights to be together completing their own crafts. A decision in the spring was made to begin a Christmas project. These ladies decided to make toques to be given away this year at Christmas to the homeless and those living “rough”. Knitters and crocheters worked at creating the toques (some had to learn to crochet or knit hats). One lady volunteered to make the pompoms for the top of the toques. Wooden trees were built by Rick James and covered in chicken wire. There are 3 toque trees this year. One is at home in the store front office of the Chilliwack RCMP Community Policing on Wellington Ave. Bags of toques were given to the officers going out on night patrol to hand out to those in need. The second hat tree went to Cyrus House also on Wellington. This is the teenage homeless shelter that takes in those 12 years old to 24 years old. Both locations are delighted to get these toque trees. The Chilliwack Christmas parade is December 3rd this year and we have asked that the trees be on display till then. Bags of hats/toques are being given to hand out right away. The third tree is in the Chilliwack Church for a few weeks and will also be given away. The ladies are trying to offer warmth and a sense of caring to those who receive these toques. The time is here to remember the birth of Jesus Christ and to pray for the peace this world needs. ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Written by Kat Goheen Canada West Mission Centre Co-President This summer I went to a beaded spider workshop with a Storyteller from the Okanagan Nation. She outlined the story of Spider as she passed around a series of spider bodies that she had assembled - beads of all different colours and sizes. I quickly found the one that spoke to me, so excited to match it with the smaller beads for the legs! Once we had selected our bodies she stopped suddenly and said, "Now think of the person you will give this to. In our Nation we always consider how to share what is precious to us." I was floored! I was already attached to this potential spider. So I detangled myself from this dismay and wondered who it was actually for...the answer became clear! Of course it was for a new friend that I was working with that week. With deep humility I selected tiny beads and threaded them onto the long legs over that next hour, thinking of her the whole time. It was such a pleasure to give her this precious creation, knowing that I had made as if it were for myself. This is a photo of it on her dresser, where it continues to connect us in the memory of that week together. Our generosity cycle is coming to the close for this year, but let me offer that there is always room for a deeper learning about giving. When we offer what is most precious to us to someone else, it becomes sacramental. There is always room in our hearts for more love, room in the world to share more beauty. We really can let go of some of our attachments and touch into the reality of loving our neighbour as ourselves. The truth is: that beautiful beaded spider could not have given me more joy if I had kept her, and I will keep this memory close to my heart. Let us be guided by love. ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Written by Gwyn Beer Canada West Mission Centre Co-President As we move into November, it is the time of remembrance. Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed by Canadians and other members of the Commonwealth since the end of the First World War in order to remember all those who have fought and died in the line of duty to keep us free. We are reminded of the generosity of all who served the country and the world in trying to bring about peace. As we move forward, we see a world in conflict. Many places in the world are at war or have internal conflict. Many of you have given generous financial assistance to countries like Ukraine. Others have offered household items and assistance to refugees. Acts of generosity from people who want to Pursue Peace on Earth and Abolish Poverty and End Needless Suffering. This last Sunday, I was reminded that we need to pause and remember those who have recently passed on from this earth. More importantly, I was reminded that those who have suffered those losses need to be remembered too! I have fallen down on caring for my local community. Caring for our community means just that. I thought I had a generous heart but my actions do not follow through. I need to stop and listen and think about others in my community who I need to contact to sometimes just say Hi! I want my generosity to include support for those in need who sometimes don’t show that there is a need. ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca Written by Gwyn Beer Canada West Mission Centre Co-President I attended a retreat a few weekends back! Nurturing Silence Retreat that had 2 wonderful facilitators in Jonathan Prescott and Vickie MacArthur. Listening with love combined contemplative practices:
I was generous to myself for the weekend. I really needed and enjoyed the time spent at the retreat. Creating Connection is one of the programs from Community of Christ. All programs cost to implement and the fees applied to the retreats and camps need to cover the cost of putting them on. All are welcome to join the programs and should not be denied the opportunity to attend. Through the generosity of others with financial assistance, subsidy programs are available. Youth camps and family reunions have a fee attached and all are asked to register. The fees cover the cost of food, accommodations, class materials and craft supplies. Hills of Peace and Samish Island have year round expenses that need to be covered as well. The maintenance of these properties is something all of us can help with through financial generosity and through physical efforts at work parties. Our pilgrimage to next year’s camps and retreats begins now. Consider how you can mindfully set aside resources - time, talents, and treasure - so you can be prepared to take part in this meaningful ministry. At these gatherings we come together as a mission centre to experience unity in diversity, learn and grow. We love our campgrounds! Consider making a donation to sustain your campground. E-transfer funds & write a cheque. ![]() Yours in Christ, Gwyn, Kat, and Shannon gwyn@communityofchrist.ca kat@communityofchrist.ca smcadam@communityofchrist.ca |
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