 Preparing to officiate a wedding? Brydges Street Congregation in London, ON, invites you to attend a marriage certification course on Saturday, April 11. You can join in person or online. Online participants will receive the Zoom link and course materials after registering.
Instructor Kevin Mercer will lead this course for priesthood members serving as elders or priests who want to learn or review current church and provincial regulations. The session will focus on Ontario marriage requirements. When: Saturday, April 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT Where: Brydges Street Congregation, 1550 Brydges St, London, ON N5W 2C8 Registration deadline: April 9, 2026 To register, contact Nancy Baer at [email protected]
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 Several new opportunities are currently available at Samish Island Campground, offering ways to get involved through employment, volunteering, and summer experience.
There is currently an opening for a Grounds and Facilities Manager. Those interested in this role are invited to request a job description and application details. A summer internship in campground management is also available for two individuals age 18 and older. This 8–10 week opportunity offers practical experience supporting the life and operations of a church campground. From April 26 to May 3, Samish will host its annual Volunteer Week, with projects including cabin renovations, landscaping, cleaning, carpentry, and power washing. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome, and food and accommodations will be provided. The campground is also seeking a head cook to support its programming and community life. For more information about these opportunities, or to express interest, please contact Brad Martell at [email protected] To learn more, including full job postings and upcoming events, click here We look forward to seeing you at upcoming Samish Island events. For more information about upcoming events, please see the calendar.  Photo courtesy of the Community of Christ Library-Archives
The Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation invites you to explore church history on a 14-day tour of Australia from September 5–18, 2026. Led by Barb Walden, Peter Smith, and Dennis Carr, this immersive experience will trace the footsteps of early missionaries while sharing the stories of the church’s beginnings in Australia. Participants will also have opportunities for worship and fellowship with local congregations along the way. This tour blends meaningful historical experiences with some of Australia’s most iconic destinations. Highlights include visits to the Sydney Opera House, the Great Barrier Reef, Blue Mountains National Park, and the village of Kuranda. Guests will also spend time at the Tiona reunion grounds, including the Green Cathedral and Tiona Chapel, and visit the gravesite of early RLDS missionary Charles Wandell. Optional extensions are available for those wishing to expand their journey, including a pre-tour to the sacred site of Uluru and a post-tour exploring New Zealand. These additional experiences offer further opportunities to connect with the land, culture, and community in meaningful ways. Learn more and register:  Have you cooked at camp before—or are you curious about what’s involved in this important role?
You’re warmly invited to join an upcoming online information session focused on camp cooking and supporting those who serve in this role. This session is for experienced camp cooks, those considering becoming a camp cook, and anyone interested in learning more about what the role involves. Topics will include meal planning for camp settings, working with camp directors around food budgets for meals and snacks, purchasing and transporting food, accommodating allergies and food sensitivities, and mentoring and supporting new cooks. The session will be led by Darlene Kent and will include time for discussion, questions, and shared learning. Date: Wednesday, March 25 Time: 7:00 p.m. ET Location: Online via Zoom To receive the Zoom link, register by March 23:  At the recent Nurturing Spirit Retreat at Samish Island (Feb 27–March 1), we welcomed our special guest artist Kathy Nutt, a talented multimedia artist who works across a wide range of forms including ink drawing, acrylics, coloured pencils, printmaking, and photography. Kathy generously donated a beautiful mixed-media artwork for auction to help support the retreat titled Finding the Calm Through the Storm. Congratulations to Jeri Mortimore for placing the winning bid! Throughout the weekend, Kathy guided us—even those of us who don’t think of ourselves as artists—through several creative practices designed to reduce stress, reconnect us with our spirits, and help us release thoughts and worries that may be holding us back. One of these practices was The Magic of Sigils, where we learned how to create meaningful symbols that focus intention and invite the subconscious to work its magic—blending creativity with mindful purpose. We’ve attached an example of a sigil Kathy created, with the intention written beneath it. Although the process—from beginning with a word or phrase to transforming it into a symbolic design—seemed a bit daunting at first, Kathy made it approachable and engaging. Even those of us who usually limit our artistic skills to stick figures and quarter suns in the corner of a picture found ourselves able to participate and create something meaningful! And yes, I am referring to myself, Debra! Kathy McAdam from Chilliwack reflected, “It was a weekend of creative freedom that allowed us to search our souls and discover new creative outcomes, insights, and responses we didn’t know were waiting within us.” As many of you know, recent circumstances have made cross-border travel more challenging for Canadians wishing to attend Samish Island Retreat Centre in Washington. As a result, this year’s Nurturing Spirit Retreat was a smaller gathering of just 15 participants. Yet the richness of the program—and the spirit, creativity, and openness of those who attended—made the experience truly extraordinary. With the incredible support of the staff at Samish, our weekend was nothing short of amazing. For more information about upcoming retreats, opportunities to volunteer, or to share your ideas for future retreats and activities with Creating Connection Canada, please reach out to [email protected]  With the birth of a unified Community of Christ in Canada mission centre comes a wonderful opportunity to shape policies and procedures that truly reflect Canadian culture, context, and legal standards. As many of you know, we are moving toward securing Canadian-based insurance coverage, which will increase our ability to be responsive and adhere to Canadian risk management policies.
As we moved through this process, we discovered that our existing Registered Child and Youth Worker certification required updating to align with current Canadian insurance and legal requirements. This realization opened the door to something even better: the development of a made-in-Canada policy framework and certification program designed specifically for our context. Significant care and collaboration have gone into creating a program that equips leaders to serve safely, faithfully, and confidently—while ensuring the highest standards of protection for children, youth, and vulnerable persons. We are thrilled to launch the Program Activity Leader and Assistants (PAL) certification program this spring. This initiative represents an important step forward in strengthening our ministries and deepening our commitment to providing safe, welcoming, and accountable environments for all. We will begin by training the trainer in March, followed by training for camping staff from April to June. Training for other leaders, including priesthood, will follow in the fall.  Calling all lifeguards!!! Community of Christ in Ontario is hiring lifeguards for the 2026 summer for youth camps and reunions. We are looking to hire a Waterfront Supervisor Lifeguard and Lifeguards to meet the needs of each camp.
Dates: Loaves and Fishes Reunion -- June 27 - July 3 -- (Ziontario Campground) Noronto Children’s Camp -- July 3 - July 5 -- (Noronto Campground) Jr High Camp -- July 11 – 17 -- (Ziontario Campground) Kids Camp -- July 12 - July 16 -- (Erie Beach Campground) Kids Camp -- July 18 – July 23 -- (Ziontario Campground) North Star Adventure Camp -- July 22 – July 26 -- (Noronto Campground) Healing and Freeing Reunion -- July 25 - July 31 -- (Ziontario Campground) Erie Beach Reunion -- July 25 – Aug. 2 -- (Erie Beach Campground) Noronto Reunion -- Aug. 8 – Aug. 15 -- (Noronto Campground) Senior High -- Aug. 15 – Aug. 22 -- (Noronto Campground) See the attached position descriptions with the job information/ details Please submit a cover letter stating what camps/reunions you are interested in working and resume to: [email protected] with the subject line –Community of Christ - Lifeguard Application Deadline to submit resume and cover letter: March 17, 2026  This spring, take the next step in your ministry journey with the Centre for Innovation in Ministry and Mission (CIMM). In partnership with Community of Christ and Graceland University, CIMM offers two upcoming sessions of online courses beginning March 2 and May 4, designed to support priesthood formation, leadership development, and deeper engagement with scripture.
These eight-week online classes are open to everyone and are structured for flexible participation. Each course includes weekly readings, discussion forums, and facilitator feedback, with assignments due Sundays by 2:00 p.m. CT. Participants who complete three classes earn certification. Spring Session: March 2 – April 26, 2026
Early Summer Session: May 4 – June 28, 2026
 Plastic surrounds us—packaging, clothing, electronics, and countless everyday products. Yet plastic waste continues to pollute oceans, landfills, and even the food and water we rely on. The March climate webinar invites participants to explore how we can reduce single-use plastics and rethink our dependence on fossil fuel-based materials. Filmmaker and Greenpeace Speaker Liz Thomson will share insights into plastics in our ecosystems, the growing concern about microplastics, and practical alternatives for daily life. Together, we’ll consider both individual choices and broader systems that shape our use of plastic—and imagine steps toward more sustainable, responsible use. Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. MT / 4:00 p.m. CT / 5:00 p.m. ET Where: Zoom (If you registered for a past Climate Justice webinar, no new registration is required. You’ll receive the Zoom link automatically.)  This Sunday, March 1, Apostle Shannon McAdam and the Canadian Leadership Team will gather in Kitchener, ON, for a special communion service, livestreamed on Beyond the Walls.
Joining Shannon will be members of the Canadian leadership team, each serving in key areas of national ministry:
The service will also include ministry from Joshua Bennet of Chennai, India, Leadership Development Coordinator for Community of Christ in India and Nepal. A High Priest with experience in global leadership formation and congregational support, he brings a perspective shaped by ministry in diverse local and international contexts. This gathering offers an opportunity to worship together and connect with leaders serving the church in Canada and beyond. The service begins at 9 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. MT / 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET. Those in the Kitchener area are invited to attend in person at Kitchener Community of Christ, 414 Fisher Hallman Road. A Q&A session with the apostle and leadership team will begin at 10:30 a.m. (not livestreamed). The service will be available live on YouTube and Facebook. |
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