 Camps and retreats are beginning across our campgrounds as we prepare for an exciting 2026 camping season across Canada. Below are the first upcoming opportunities through June, with more events to follow in the months ahead. Each campground will host additional programs later in the season. Visit the links at the end of this article to view the full schedule for each site.
Samish Island — Work Week (Apr 26–May 3)
Ziontario — Camp Clean Up (May 30–31)
Ziontario — Women’s Retreat(June 5–7)
Hills of Peace — Camp Opening Weekend (June 5–7)
Hills of Peace — Women’s Retreat (June 19–21)
Ziontario — Loaves and Fishes Family Camp (June 27–July 3)
For more information and additional opportunities visit our camping pages
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 Food systems shape far more than what’s on our plates—they also play a significant role in climate change. The April climate webinar, hosted by the North American Climate Justice Team, invites participants to explore how what we eat, how food is produced, and how we shop all affect both our health and the environment. Presenter Sally Eales, an educator in human and environmental sciences with a background in home economics, will share insights into food systems and their connection to greenhouse gas emissions. Drawing on personal experience and practical approaches to stewardship, she will explore ways to reduce food waste, make informed choices about food sources, and consider how everyday decisions can contribute to a more sustainable future. Date: Sunday, April 19, 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.)  A new podcast featuring Apostle Shannon McAdam has launched as part of the Brewed Awakenings series on the Faith Unfiltered podcast (formerly Project Zion Podcast). Second Cup, co-hosted with Jack Hindle, invites listeners into thoughtful and honest conversations about faith, doubt, and some of life’s big questions. Drawing on their different backgrounds, they explore what it means to be religious, Christ-like, or simply human in a complex world.
With curiosity, humour, and openness, each episode creates space to “walk around” big questions rather than rush to easy answers. Listeners are invited into deeper reflection on faith, discipleship, and meaning-making. Stay tuned for future episodes of Second Cup.  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]  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:  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.) |
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