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As a community, we all know the power our camping programs have in positively impacting the lives of our youth. We have missed out on Kids Camp, Jr. High and Sr. High camping programming for the last few years and all of the joy, ministry and friendships they bring. We acknowledge that this summer is different for youth camping, with ongoing COVID precautions in place, however, the CEM Mission Centre President Team, CEM Camping Team and leaders in our youth camping community have been in discussions about a way to reconnect the youth during this camping season. It was through these discussions that brought us to planning and running a short Summer Youth Retreat at Ziontario Campgrounds for ages 13 - 18. The Summer Youth Reatreat will be held August 14th-17th and we hope it will give youth a chance to reconnect, recharge and enjoy time together as we look forward to Kids Camp, Junior High Camp and Sr. High Camp programming next year 🤞🤞. While we know that there is a risk of COVID-19 in our communities, we will prioritize outdoor programming and dining to limit exposure where possible. We will have health and safety measures in place as directed by public health, along with our own enhanced safety measures (ex: rapid tests upon arrival) and a contingency plan for potential pick up if a camper or staff develop symptoms while at camp. We know that each individual's comfort level varies and know that campers and staff will decide what is best for them when deciding to attend or not. We can’t wait to reconnect as a camp community and we hope to see you there. Registration forms and more details are coming soon! Stay tuned! To the Sr. High Camp Community,
Our team has been working extremely hard in preparation for your Sr. High Camp Community program to run this August. We were excited and hopeful about the chance to get together at Noronto and to embrace one another again. After two long years of being apart, we know that the community was hopeful as well. As you may know, the Ontario Health’s Chief Medical Officer has officially announced that we have entered a 7th wave of COVID-19 with the highly contagious Omicron BA.5 subvariant. The information shared indicates that this new wave is experiencing exponential growth and will peak over the next 4 weeks. We feel that it would be very difficult to mitigate the risk of a probable outbreak at camp. It is with deep regret, but with concern for the safety and well being of our community, and with the support of the CEM camping commission, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our 2022 Noronto Sr. High Camp. We are saddened by this reality but we know that our connection and love in this community is strong. Please take care of yourself and one another. We look forward to next year when past and new campers can continue in the Community Building experience! With love, Your 2022 Noronto Sr. High Camp Community Director Team *We are a scent-free retreat. Please refrain from using
perfume, after-shave, cologne, Axe Body Spray, etc. Thank you! **We are trying to keep the registration fee as low as possible so that all who want to attend may. An offering may be taken up during the retreat if costs exceed our income. ![]() Thursday, August 18 to Sunday, August 21 Maberly, Ontario The theme this year is geared towards superheroes! Beyond the Walls – Who Is My Neighbour? Judy Luffman of Redmond, Oregon, explores “The Parable of the Good Samaritan”, found in Luke 10:25-37. Live ministry will also come from locations across North America. Let’s gather with disciples and seekers from around the world to consider “Who Is My Neighbour?” Join us at 12 PM or 6 PM (EDT.) Beyond the Walls is an online worship service offering live ministry from locations around the world. Our global congregation meets every Sunday at 12:00 pm and 6 pm EDT. All are welcome at this inclusive church service. Scarborough Congregation - Thursday evening online services at 7:00 p.m. Please contact Peter Williams for Zoom info,
Ottawa Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact [email protected] for Zoom details. Windsor Congregation - 10:30 Worship. Contact Jeff Moor for Zoom info. SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - We will begin at 1:45 p.m. Shone Carson and Paula Tite presiding. Consider the following questions: Who do you consider to be your neighbours? Share how you have shown love to a neighbour in the past? Do you have any new ideas of how you may reach out and broaden the scope of your neighbour pool? Colouring Page Contact Don Robb for Zoom details. Port Elgin Congregation - 9 a.m. Contact Josephine Amelia Fraser Morgan for Zoom details. La Salle Road Congregation - In person @ 10:30 a.m. or connect via Zoom. No service July 23 & 30. Contact Lorrie Mootrey for Zoom details. Reaching Out - Generally meets twice a month. Please sign up for email notices by clicking here. Kitchener Congregation - Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Contact John & Ruth Black for details. First People Community of Christ (FPCC) - Reaching out to Native People across North America and the World! Online Prayer and Testimonies Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. and Worship Sundays at 7 p.m. Contact Larry Buchanan for ZOOM details. Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with. September 26 - 30 "The Power of Healing" Camp Noronto Guest Ministry: Darrell and Mary Jean Belrose Welcome back to Retirees' Retreat!!!
Help us celebrate our 12th year after a Covid 2-year sabbatical. Open to those who are “Forever Young” or “Young at Heart”, this camp is for anyone who enjoys the company of others. Director: Darlene Kent 905.749.4154 Registrar/Business Manager: Doug Bolger 705.493.2277 Registration: Single: $177.00 + 23.00 HST = $200.00 Per couple: 330.00 + 42.90 HST = $372.90 ![]() In 1992, the International Human Rights Award for Service to Humanity was created in Community of Christ. Passed as World Conference Resolution 1228, it recognizes individuals in the forefront of organizations and causes working to alleviate human suffering and supporting human rights. The Community of Christ Human Rights Award is presented each World Conference to at least two people. Any member, friend of Community of Christ, or one of its affiliates (Outreach International, Graceland University, etc.) who is defined by one or more descriptions here may be nominated through an online form. The deadline for nominations is 1 October, and a video was created specifically to promote participation. The Human Rights Team asks you to help recognize these crucial individuals. Nominees might:
Register for Noronto Reunion 2022 TODAY!
August 6-13, 2022 Deadline to Register: July 15 There are less than two weeks until the deadline for Noronto Reunion Registration (July 15, 2022). There is excitement every time a new registration arrives. Put a smile on our faces today by sending in your completed forms! We are coming together this year to Breathe with the Spirit. How might you benefit from reconnection at our beloved Noronto Campgrounds this year? The themes we will be exploring throughout the week include: A Welcoming Faith Community Discovering Your Purpose Let Peace Dwell Here Gratitude For Generosity Faithfully Live Christ's Mission God Travels With Us Noronto Reunion is August 6-13, 2022. Please register before July 15, 2022! Remember there are three steps to be fully registered.
The Director Team Noronto Reunion 2022 [email protected] Guide to Using PDF Registration Form The PDF Registration Form has been created with a number of advanced features which may or may not be supported by the programs on your computer capable of opening PDF files. All features are supported by Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Acrobat Reader which are recommended for use with the registration form. Adobe Acrobat Reader DC available as a free download from https://get.adobe.com/reader/ You may have heard that some congregations are involved in a discerning and visioning exercise to explore building a consensus on congregational vision and mission. Discerning is a learned spiritual practice, and we are blessed with Ministers of Blessing and Spiritual Companioning leaders. We asked groups of priesthood if there were persons willing to volunteer to help congregations in discerning their vision, in planning their outreach and mission and in the stewardship of their finances and buildings.
So, we are pleased that we can offer a team of ministerial resources who will strive to help your congregation in discerning what is the right path, looking forward to the next five years. Given that President Steve Veazy recently said that we are in between what was and what will be, we believe that the timing for congregations to embark on this process is now. Teams consisting primarily of Evangelists, Seventies and Bishops are offering their prayerful support and where possible their time and talents, as a resource to assist congregations in a discernment and visioning process to determine, considering their membership, their situation, and their community, what is the right path forward. In addition, they are prepared to assist congregations in developing an outreach plan for mission in their community. That could include identifying resources needed to fulfill their plan, discussions regarding budgets to enable outreach and mission and dialogue regarding facility and accessibility needs. If you feel your congregation or a designated committee within your congregation would like to explore building consensus on congregational vision and mission and benefit from the leadership of these ministerial resources offered to assist your congregation in discerning God’s will and being at the forefront of organizations which are pursuing Christs mission of peace and justice, please contact us for more information. Your sojourners on the journey toward the peace of Christ Mary Jean Belrose Dawn Dawson Vonda DenBoer Canada East Mission Presidency Team |
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