​Our "Red Session" of classes will open for Canadian enrollment October 1. 
Enrollment Information for eLearning Classes:
 
The following Temple School credit classes will open for a limited enrollment October 1-19:

• Introduction to Scriptures (SS400): 8-weeks, October 19-December 13
• Ministry of the Disciple (MP301):  6-weeks,  October 19-November 29
• Ministry with Latter-day Seekers:  4-weeks,  October 19-November 15
• Children and Youth Worker Core Training will - October 19-November 13 

Class cost is $7.50  and should be paid before class to:
sam@communityofchrist.ca
Though not required, you can choose to purchase the booklet for this class in PDF format through the CEM Office. Contact Melissa Freer melissa@communityofchrist.ca. The elearning class has the most up-to-date version of this booklet, but it will not be available to you until after the class ends.
 
To enroll, go to developmetrics.org and click on the "Canadian Registration Form" starting October 1. 

Position Description - Canadian Headquarters

Title
Administrative & Bookkeeping Support (Entry Level)
Education Requirements
College Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree desirable
Experience Required/Desired
1+ years desirable
Immediate Supervisor: 
Accounting & Administrative Specialist 
Employment Status
☒  Full Time (40 hours per week)
☐  Part Time (20 hours or more per week)
☐  Part Time (under 20 hours per week)
Employment Summary 

• The administrative and bookkeeping person provides support for the Canadian Church Office as well as the Mission Centres and any of the Project initiatives that part of the Church’s mission.
• The administration role may include tasks such as updating and filing documents, reporting, data entry, customer service (Congregational Officers and members) and other tasks related to office organization.
• The bookkeeping responsibilities may include bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, AP & AR, data entry into the Shelby system and other general accounting functions performed in support of the Canadian Church, Mission Centres, and Congregations
• This position will be at the Canadian Head Office which is found at 129-355 Elmira Road, in Guelph Ontario

Essential Functions Required

• Responsible for day to day administrative tasks and general bookkeeping, including reconciling of accounts to ensure accuracy
• Responds to requests for information from the Administrative & Accounting Specialist and Bishop of Canada with the goal of helping to meet all deadlines.
• Provides support in supplying financial information for various church leaders with the goal of providing useful information for managing church activities.
• Follows policies and procedures of the church and regulatory groups with the goal of full compliance of all financial activities of the church.
• Supports the Administrative & Accounting Specialist and the Bishop of Canada in the development of the annual Canadian and Mission Centre Budgets.
• Supports the internal audit functions provided to Mission Centres, campgrounds, affiliates, and various accounts of the church, including review of internal control policies and procedures and compliance with church policy.
• Supports the Mission Centre Financial Officers in providing bookkeeping and administrative support for Congregational Financial Officers in their accounting, reporting, and compliance responsibilities.
• Ability to balance and organize priorities.
• Strong capacity to plan and prioritize workload and responsibility
• Functional/Technical Skills (as related to bookkeeping and financial management tasks)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially knowing what needs to be communicated and when
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality and integrity
• Strong computer skills, including some proficiency in spreadsheet management applications (Excel in particular)

Competencies/Skills Required

1. Ability to participate as an effective team member
2. Ability to balance and organize priorities
3. Strong capacity to plan and prioritize workload and responsibility
4. Functional/Technical Skills (as related to bookkeeping and administrative tasks)
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially knowing what needs to be communicated and when
6. Understanding the importance of confidentiality and integrity
7. Strong computer skills, including some proficiency in spreadsheet management applications (Excel in particular)

 Desired

1. Ability to innovate and find new ways to improve processes through the use of technology and other best practice improvements

Supervisory Responsibility
☐  Yes 
☒  No
Other Duties  
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary. 
Registered Youth Worker
Employee is required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date
Ministerial Status  
☐  Yes 
☒  No  
Overtime Status 
☐  Exempt
☒  Non-exempt

Deadline
Due Oct 7, 2019
Questions
705-627-5890
Send resumes to:
dar@communityofchrist.ca or send to the Guelph office
129-355 Elmira Road N
Guelph, ON N1K 1S5

​Updated Guidelines for Communion, Priesthood Release for Cause9/23/2019As announced at the 2019 World Conference, the First Presidency was preparing updated Guidelines for Serving the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper (Communion). After receiving feedback from the church and priesthood quorum and orders, the Presidency is releasing these updated guidelines.
Included are principles for providing online participation in the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. During his closing message to the World Conference and church, President Steve Veazey shared these words of counsel:
Technology presents opportunities for involvement in sacraments by priesthood members and participants in separate locations. The First Presidency will act in its calling as chief interpreters of scripture, revelation, and church policies to provide procedures for offering sacraments in new situations while upholding essential meanings and symbols of the sacraments. As the church explores new opportunities for sharing sacraments, direction will come as needed through inspiration and wisdom.
Additional meaning is waiting to be discovered in the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Renewing covenant with Jesus Christ includes the call to live as peaceful human beings who personify Christ’s peace.
Spiritual blessing will be experienced when this call is emphasized as a vital aspect of the sacrament. Cherish opportunities to be spiritually formed by Christ’s sacred meal of remembrance, reconciliation, renewal, and peace.
              
WCR 1316 Priesthood Release for Cause was approved at the 2019 World Conference. In response, the Presidency is releasing updated administrative procedures.
Members of the Council of Twelve Apostles will develop educational opportunities to assist local leaders in the implementation of the Guidelines on Serving the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper and new administrative procedures for priesthood release for cause.
The documents can be found here and here.

Hills of Peace Camp Grounds Open Invitation to Tender
 
We are pleased to open the following project as an Open bidding project for Renovations of our Craft Building at the Hills of Peace Campgrounds
near Capt Ayre Lake in the RM of Provost.
 
Opening Date of this tender to be August 1 2019 to September 30 2019 Site visit to be determined based on response approx, early September 2019.
 
For a tender package you can email; mike.mitchell@sasktel.net or call 306 961 8528
If you need more details of information, ask for Mike Mitchell.
 
Scope of work to include but not limited to the following trades; General Contractors, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical.
 

• Structural:
  • Foundation
  • Floor framing
  • Wall framing
  • Roof framing

 

• Utilities:
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing

 

• Architectural:
  • Windows, doors
  • Insulation
  • Bi-fold walls
  • Siding, sophist, facia
  • Misc. finishes

 
Start of work to be based on bids and contractor’s availability as well coordination of work that needs to be done, projected start date October 2019 must be finished by May of 2020. 

The Samish Island Campground Association Board of Directors is seeking a Camp Manager/Caretaker to oversee facility and business operations of this campground.  The property is located on the Salish Sea in the Northwest Washington State, USA.  Surrounded by water and set in a beautiful agricultural valley, this area boasts excellent educational opportunities (K-12, Community College, and University), outdoor activities, culture, and cuisine.  The position will be available in November, 2019.
 
Compensation consists of a salary, home (unfurnished), utilities (including Internet and cable), meals, (when camps are in session), wonderful people and amazing scenery. 
Managerial competencies should include: computing, scheduling, accounting and communication skills.
Caretaking competencies should include;  operating light machinery, light carpentry, electrical and plumbing work.  It is preferred that applicants be willing to serve for 3 to 5 years.  A deadline for receipt of applications is October 19, 2019.  
 
A template Employment Agreement including a Job Description and an Application Form are available by contacting Jim Fish, Board President, at 425-483-3474 or by e-mail at k7ncg@frontier.com.

Registration is open for  the Nurturing Silence Retreat at Samish Island October 25-27, 2019.   www.cwm.events/

Perhaps you’re interested because life seems too busy, and there is a part of you that simply longs to slow down, to “Be still, and know….”.  Maybe there’s a part of you that yearns for a quieter, gentler way of being, but you’re not sure how to get there.  Maybe you’ve already tasted the sweetness of silence and there’s a longing in you to go deeper, to listen to the whisper of Spirit.  Maybe you’re curious about spending an entire weekend in silence in a spiritual community, but also a bit afraid of what you might find if you really took time to slow down and pay attention to your innermost thoughts and feelings.  Maybe you just need to rest.  Perhaps all the above, or none of the above.  We all have our own reasons.  Yet regardless of why you came, please know that “All is welcome here”:  all your thoughts and doubts and tears, all of your love and joy and laughter, all of who you are, and all of who you are becoming.  Your voice is welcome here, your unique voice that will emerge out of the silence. 

“Silence is not the absence of sound, but the presence of everything”.  You are part of that sacred presence.