Diversity and Inclusion Team Workshops

The Diversity and Inclusion Team is excited to offer three workshops beginning in September of this year. We hope to see many of you as participants and fellow learners as we continue on the path of inclusion as a faith community. Workshops are free and all are welcome!

Identifying Microaggressions to Create a Culture of Belonging

A 60-minute workshop that teaches people to recognize how different audiences can interpret language and microaggressions. It teaches people to understand the implications of their speech. Participants will learn to identify microaggressions and will be able to reflect on how they can modify questions/comments in ways that are less likely to reflect stereotypic assumptions and beliefs. (Limited to 30 participants)

Date and Time: October 8, 2023, 2:30-3:30 pm CST
 
Resisting Unconscious Bias and Building Inclusiveness

This 90-minute interactive workshop reveals how unconscious bias occurs and how to become more conscious of how we think and behave. Participants are taught specific steps they can take to interrupt “reactionary thinking” and make any changes needed to build a greater sense of inclusion for all.

Date and Time: November 19, 2023, 2:30-4:00 pm CST

Registration

Please send your name, email address, contact phone number, and title of the workshop you wish to attend to Heather Frey at hfrey@cofchrist.org. 
For large groups on on different dates, please contact Gwendolyn Hawks-Blue at gblue@cofchrist.org or Cathi Cackler Veazey at ccacklerveazey@cochrist.org.

LEARN MORE about the Diversity and Inclusion Team

Priesthood and Ministry Training

The Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission of Graceland University offers Ministry and Priesthood online classes. Classes last between 6-8 weeks. Cost per class: $25. Here's the schedule of upcoming courses:
October 23-December 17, 2023
  • CIMM0400 – Introduction to Scripture – Facilitator: (TBA)
  • CIMM0302 – Ministry of the Deacon – Instructor: David Lloyd
  • CIMM0450 – Children and Youth Worker Core Training – Instructor: David Lloyd
  • CIMM1150 – Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures – Instructor: Kat Goheen online and one live session per week - $100

January 8-March 3, 2024
  • CIMM0300 – Introduction to Pastor Ministry – Instructor: David Lloyd
  • CIMM0301 – Ministry of the Disciple – Instructor: Apostle David Nii

March 4-April 28, 2024
  • CIMM0300 – Introduction to Pastor Ministry – Instructor: David Lloyd
  • CIMM0306 – Ministry of the Seventy – Instructor: (TBA)
  • CIMM0303 – Ministry of the Teacher – Instructor: (TBA)
  • CIMM0309 – Ministry of the Bishop – Instructor: (TBA)

​Camping Program Leadership Training

The effectiveness of our extensive camping activities is very dependent on the quality and experience of the leaders. Not only do camp staff need skills in developing programs and working together in teams, but in recent years the proliferation of government regulations and insurance requirements mean that we must rely on knowledgeable leaders to ensure that the church is not inappropriately exposed to financial or legal risks.

We require ALL of our Children and Youth Workers to be certified. Please contact Melissa Freer at melissa@communityofchrist.ca to learn more about this certification.

The CEM Camping Commission, comprised of dedicated leaders from the various camping communities, runs a yearly retreat for camp directors and has prepared the following Director's Handbook.

Camp Director's Complete Handbook

Camp Director's Handbook Sections

Resources Centre

Worship Resources
Recorded music and sermons to use in worship. Guidelines and tips for online and hybrid events. Other useful content to enhance the worship experience. LEARN MORE
Congregational Resources
Useful resources and forms for pastors, congregational financial officers (CFO), and congregational recorders. LEARN MORE
Forms
Camp and retreat registration templates. Registered Youth Worker Application Form. Pre-authorized transfers. Other useful forms. LEARN MORE
Posters and Media
The mission initiatives, the enduring principles, the sacraments, and more. Download images for the web and high resolution files for printing. LEARN MORE
Online Lectures
The mission initiatives, the enduring principles, the sacraments, and more. Download images for the web and high resolution files for printing. LEARN MORE

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