![]() Barbara Jean Norton Robinson, age 75, passed peacefully Wednesday, March 23, 2021. She was born September 4, 1945 and grew up in West Branch, Michigan with her parents Ivan and Neoma Norton, sister Judy and brothers Fred and Tim. In 1963, she joined the U.S. Navy. After recruit training Barbara went to Newport, Rhode Island for disbursing clerk school and then on to the finance office at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida. A few years after being discharged from active duty, Barbara joined the Navy Reserves. While in the Navy Reserves, she was able to serve in CAG Twenty located in Cecil Field, Florida. She also served in Patron Squadron Sixty-Two. While Barbara served in the Navy, she was able to serve at the jet base at Fallon, Nevada, Rota, Spain and other places. In 1994, she retired as chief petty officer disbursing clerk. Barbara’s daughter, Laura Horning, was born at Quonset Point, Rhode Island in 1970. Barbara’s son, Christopher Horning, was born at Patuxent River, Maryland in 1972. After her children’s arrival they were her main concern and attention. Her civilian jobs as bookkeeper at a junior high school, plus military pay clerk, then as an accounting technician for military pay in the Federal Service, Navy Reserves and church activities kept her busy until her retirement. Through the years Barbara has enjoyed being with friends and doing what she could for others. Barbara enjoyed visiting with and doing fun things with her mother, siblings, children, grandchildren, other family members and friends. March 1997, Barbara and Vernon Robinson were married and began their life together. October 1997 was early retirement from U.S. Federal Civil Service so Barbara and Vernon could live in Sheguaindah, Ontario, Canada. Her husband, Vernon died in 2003. Reading, visiting, playing cards and games as well as listening to music brought pleasure to Barbara. Being active in her church activities and being about the Lord’s work was her main concern in life. Being an ordained minister in Community of Christ, provided many opportunities to server her Lord. In October 2005, Barbara moved back to her hometown of West Branch, Michigan. She has worked as an elections inspector at city hall, was active in American Legion Post 103 in West Branch and was a volunteer at the West Branch Book Nook. Barbara traveled, visiting family, friends and enjoying life. Some of the places she traveled to were twelve other countries, plus Branson, MO, Nashville, TN, the Smokey Mountains area, and many other places in the United States. Her times at church world conferences in Independence, MO were special, also. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Robinson, mother – Neoma (Vincent, Norton) Reid, father – Ivan Norton, step-father – Logan Reid, brothers – Richard and Randy Reid. Surviving are her children, daughter Laura Horning (husband Arthur Smith) of Independence, MO, and son Christopher Horning (wife Anna Horning) of Middleburg, FL, step-children – Loree Robinson of Sunnyvale, CA, Richard Robinson of Ontario, Canada and Elizabeth Harris Wylde, of Arizona. Barbara’s grandchildren are Elizabeth, Erik, Emily and Erin Horning of Florida, Eliza Horning of Ontario, Canada, Tiona Horning of Missouri, and Lacie Beland, Emma and Thomas Cornwell of Florida. Great grandchild Serena Bowick of Florida. Her siblings are, sister Judy Klemetti (Lee) of Muskegon, MI, brothers Fred Norton of Belleville, IL and Tim Norton of Kansas City, MO, Ethel Jean (Harold) Iutzi of Michigan, Virginia Thompson of Florida, Marlin Reid of Florida, Marlene Baggett of Florida, Judy Matthews of Michigan, Darla Fox of Michigan and Marsha Russell of Michigan. Also surviving is her friend, Edward Zimmer, who has given her such special companionship. Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Friday, March 26, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery with veteran honors. Seventy Kevin White will officiate. Visitation will be held with precautions, due to the current pandemic, limiting the number of attendees at a given time. Please Note: The family has requested that if you have a nice picture (or even a few) of Barb you can share those using the link provided by the funeral home (https://www.tributeslides.com/up/13215214286031) to add them to the slide show that will be playing at the funeral home during the visitation. They would love to have your pictures of Barb included if you are able. Thanks. ![]() In Loving Memory of Ronald James Robson On February 11, 2021, Ron Robson, a devoted and supportive soulmate to his beloved wife, Isla Robson for 44 years, passed away at age of 69 at St. Catharines Hospital. After receiving a lifesaving kidney transplant in 2005, he later developed a rare form of cancer which became fatal. Survived by his mother Stella, (father, late Joe Robson) sisters Wendy, Nadine (Dave) Scott, sister-in-law Gloria (Gord) Robbins, nieces, and nephews. Special friend of Leona and Bill Bonnar; Anne Pigeon and Barb Luchka. After attending university and college, he worked as a program developer at Photo Labs and a rent all company. He was president of Niagara Peninsula Amateur Radio Club and the Y's Men's Club. He enjoyed being Santa's "Special Helper". He visited schools, family gatherings and retirement homes. Everyone enjoyed his jolly "Ho, Ho, Ho!" Children were delighted to talk to him on radio at Christmas. His passion was always for his other "family members", his many lovable dogs. He enjoyed Camping and bird watching. He was a train enthusiast, a model railroader and enjoyed working with computers. He was grateful to have such loving and caring people at the Greater Niagara Pharmacy. Special thanks to the nurses at the Walker Clinic. Cremation has taken place. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no services. Join us on an illuminating journey to discover the ways history, culture and belief systems influence how we relate to one another today.
For more than 20 years Encounter World Religions has brought the world religions to life for those who want to discover their stories. Our special online version introduces you to 5 of the world’s religions: Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, and First Nations through meaningful conversations and an opportunity to hear from a faith guide who will discuss the practices, rituals and beliefs that shape their faith, and answer your questions. Additional optional sessions offer opportunities to discuss what you are learning with other attendees and with our presenter Dr. Brian Carwana. Whether you attend for personal interest or professional development, a new understanding of the world’s religions will help you better understand your new neighbour, your children’s friends, your colleagues at work, even the evening news. Most importantly it will help you understand yourself, and the factors that shape your own beliefs. Visit the Encounter World Religions Centre website for more information. The program is taught from a non-sectarian perspective and is open to all. We would love to have you join us. Click on the button above to register. Early bird registration fee available until March 31. Have a question? Email Brian Carwana at [email protected] In the Shadow of The Pandemic Friday, April 2 - 9:00 AM EDT (ON, CAN) A virtual peace and justice observance of solidarity with all members of the human family. Simcoe County Kairos is honoured to bring you this year’s Ecumenical Good Friday Walk for Justice live online.
We are a local group inspired by the work of KAIROS Canada, a national social justice movement which unites the work of various Canadian churches and all people of faith or conscience as they work together for ecological justice and human rights. Before COVID, we would have gathered along the shore of Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe. In this second year of the pandemic, we gather again virtually to reflect on the parallels between the suffering and death of Jesus of Nazareth and the current suffering of many members of our community who have gone mostly unnoticed in the past year and whose numbers have grown due to the effects of the pandemic. Specifically…
Know God with the community Beyond the Walls. Join ministers and hundreds of disciples and seekers from around the world. Dan Gregory of Minneapolis, Minnesota, will preach on the theme, “Know God.” Pete Gaffney of Leicester, England, will give our Peace Lesson and Charlie Brown of Melbourne, Florida, will lead our Disciples Generous Response. Trudi Gunderson will offer the invocation from Pahoa, Hawaii. Vickie MacArthur of Lethbridge, Alberta will lead our Meditation on the Message. The lectionary scripture will be read by Tiona Horning of Independence, Missouri and our Call to Worship will be read by Emelia Goheen of Chauvin, Alberta. Sunday, March 21, 12 Noon EDT SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 2 p.m. Speaker, Shone Carson. Contact Don Robb for Zoom info.
Port Elgin Congregation - 9 a.m. class. Coffee & Conversation 9:40. Worship 10 a.m. Steve Northey will be the speaker. Presider Catherine Manson. Contact Larry Buchanan for Zoom details. La Salle Road Congregation - Social time from 10:15-10:30. Worship 10:30 a.m. Contact Pastor Vonda den Boer 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. Cambridge Congregation - 11 a.m. Complete Worship Services are held each Sunday at 11:00 am For details go to www.cofchristcambridge.ca. On the calendar page click on the event for the Zoom link. Social time follows the service 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. Join Linda Booth exploring our theme “Accept the Light of the World,” and ministers, disciples, and seekers from around the world. Zilphia Martin IV of Southfield, Michigan will give our Peace Lesson and Elray Henriksen of Brussel, Belgium will lead our Disciples Generous Response. Janine Judd McCully of Chilliwack, British Columbia will offer the invocation. Johan Koeslag of Orangeville, Ontario, will read our Lectionary and Kathy Deemer of McDermitt, Ohio, will lead our Call to Worship. The Beyond the Walls Choir will premiere CCS 240 “Light Dawns on a Weary World,” and CCS 646 “Go Now Forth into the World.” Sunday, March 14th, at 12:00 pm EST. SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 2 p.m. Marianne Wilson of the Chatham Kent Pride Association will share her life's journey and how a welcoming community helped along the way. Anthony Smith will be the presider of this service. Contact Don Robb for Zoom info.
Port Elgin Congregation - 9 a.m. class. Coffee & Conversation 9:40. Worship 10 a.m. Lorne Currie will be the speaker. Presider Barb Currie. Contact Larry Buchanan for Zoom details. La Salle Road Congregation - Social time from 10:15-10:30. Worship 10:30 a.m. Contact Pastor Vonda den Boer 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. Cambridge Congregation - 11 a.m. Complete Worship Services are held each Sunday at 11:00 am For details go to www.cofchristcambridge.ca. On the calendar page click on the event for the Zoom link. Social time follows the service 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. The "Green Session" of elearning classes is open for Canadian enrollment. Please ensure this information gets into the right hands for communicating to your congregation:
Enrollment Information for eLearning Classes: The following credit classes are open for a limited enrollment:
[email protected] To enroll, go to developmetrics.org and click on the "Canadian Registration Form". ![]() This Easter, we're gathering for an online worldwide Communion worship and we need your help to create a truly global experience. Photos of your Communion emblems Videos of you dancing to Takwaba Uwabanga Yesu! Deadline: March 17 Learn how to submit your pictures and videos below. Photos Whatever your Communion emblems look like—bread and juice, water and crackers, even milk and cookies; and wherever you take Communion—at home, at work, in a congregation—we want to see it. Send us your best photos that are:
Upload your photos to WeTransfer, entering [email protected] as the email address to notify. Videos We want to dance with you in joyful celebration of Jesus with us now and always...come join the dance! Here's how: Get the music... Download "Takwaba Uwabanga Yesu!" from this link. Get ready... Set up your phone or camera (more below) put on your ear buds or headphones (so we don't hear your music while you record...but you can clap or play percussion if you want to) and your dancing shoes (or go barefoot!) Go! Playback the music to your ears and dance with joy! No matter your age or ability, let's celebrate together in movement and dance. Kids? Yes. Just your dancing feet or whirling wheels? Absolutely. Your whole family? Certainly! (Kids must get their parent or guardian's permission first and submit a Photo Release for Minors Form with the video) Submit a Video Upload your video to WeTransfer, entering [email protected] as the email address to notify. Setting Up Your Phone or Camera
Questions or issues? contact [email protected]. With expectant hope, we prayerfully look to the colorful season of autumn to gather in person once again. We are planning our Mission Conference for Saturday, October 23. This will be our first face to face, hugs for all gathering in 2 years. What joy!! To celebrate this blessing, we are asking you to help us choose a theme for the Conference that expresses our collective jubilation to have emerged through the suppressive isolation of Covid.
What words capture the emotions, the joy and freedom that expresses what we feel? Please forward your ideas to [email protected] by March 18. We will recognize the uplifting creativity that blesses us all. Good News
The forensic investigation into the security incident for some of International Headquarters systems has now concluded. As a reminder, under the direction of our insurance company and guidance from legal counsel, the church hired a leading computer forensic firm to assist us with investigating the January 2021 incident and confirming the security of the church’s systems. This process determined that the church was the victim of a ransomware attack that resulted in some of our files being locked or encrypted for a period of time. As a reminder, eTithing, AIP tracking, CofChrist.org email, the World Church’s General Ledger software, and the current payroll systems were not involved in this incident. Fortunately, the investigation did not find evidence that any personal information or jurisdiction banking information was accessed or acquired by any unauthorized third party. The church is reviewing our technical security measures and taking steps to reduce the risk of this type of incident from occurring in the future. As previously announced, we have accelerated our upgrade program to move all our systems to cloud-based systems. This will allow us to implement the latest security measures identified by the experts. However, this requires more time than a simple data restoration on the existing network. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we move to improved systems. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Shelby Access-Next Phase Shelby access for field and mission center users that access Shelby at least once a month is in process. Instructions on how to regain Shelby access were emailed. If you support a field or mission center and feel you require Shelby access but did not receive instructions, please contact [email protected]. Access for congregation users who access Shelby at least once a month will occur during March. Watch for email instructions around 16 March. If you are a congregation Shelby user and do not receive instructions by 16 March, please contact your Field Support Minister or International Services. AIP Balance Users For people who previously had access to online AIP balances, the new application to view balances is available once you have access to Shelby. If you have access to Shelby and need the AIP Balance application, please email [email protected]. Additionally, if you have access to the AIP Balance application but are missing some accounts you need to see, please email [email protected]. In your email, please send your new Remote Desktop Username (ends with CofChrist.org), your old Citrix username, and list the accounts that you are missing. |
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