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Canadian Memorial - What's Happening

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JNAC
The "Joint Needs Assessment Committee" for Canadian Memorial met for the first time on Sunday, May 4th to begin the job of discernment around two central issues facing our congregation:  the future of Children's Church at CMUC and our minister, Bruce Sanguin's increasing need to spend time in the wider community in response to his recently published books.
The committee members from our congregation are Anne Beer, Dorothy Buckland, Linda Denham, Linda Gunn, Natalie Hall, Lee Kornder, Andy Maton, Ray McGinnis, Rhiannon Morgan, Russ Quinn and Karen Vanderheyden. In addition, we are also pleased to have two members of presbytery on our committee: Rev. David Ewart and Sue Parker. We are planning to meet weekly, whenever possible, and
welcome any input from the members of this congregation as we engage in this exciting process!


Minister of Children Youth and Families
Canadian Memorial united Church is will be integrating our children and youth into the Congregation and worship in more compelling and meaningful ways, and wants to provide more outreach and support to families in our community.

We are seeking an individual for a part time (15 hrs per week) position who will work independently and in consultation with the Christian Education Committee to promote a dynamic child, youth and family ministry. 

Applications and resumes can be e-mailed to Linda Denham or delivered to the church office in a sealed envelope addressed to Linda Denham.  Deadline for applications is August 15th.  Feel free to pass this information to anyone you know who may be interested.

For more information click here.


"The Old Lady Needs a New Hat"
The Sanctuary of Canadian Memorial is 80 years old this year, and the roof is, too! Imagine the stories this roof could tell from all those years; imagine all the thousands of people that have been protected by her over that time span, and imagine any modern roof lasting that long!
We are gearing up for the replacement of the roof (in about 2010-11) by initiating a capital fundraising campaign. Over the next couple of months, a roof committee will be struck to steward the project and to kick fundraising into high gear. In the meantime, people have been generously donating to the fund through supporting efforts such as the Raise The Roof rock/gospel concert at the church back in March (and if you missed it, you should be kicking yourself), as well as the ongoing, "Thunderbird mobile" campaign.

Join the Flock - Buy a Thunderbird!
The Thunderbird, in Native lore, is a spiritual icon given to all of us by the Creator.  It is a symbol of strength, power, and fertility...and appropriate for our community initiatives at C.M.U.C.
Our beautiful Thunderbird mobiles can be purchased through the office or after church on most Sundays. Your name will be put on yours, and Tax receipts will be issued. These birds are spectacular!  If you want to see them, check out the ever-expanding flock flying in the East Transept of the Sanctuary.


CMUC Teams up with BOB
Building opportunities with Business Inner City Society (BOB)

BOB is a non – profit organization that is leading an exclusive revitalization process for the inner city. (Revitalization without Displacement). The Vancouver Social Purchasing Portal (SPP, is one of the programs at BOB that creates employment opportunities for hard to employ persons by encouraging organizations to purchase the goods and services they use already (e.g. catering, office supplies, cleaning, etc.) from a directory of local businesses who employ these people.

CMUC is pleased to be a part of the revitalization process in the Downtown Eastside through our partnership with the Vancouver Social Purchasing Portal (SPP). As an official partner of BOB, and through the SPP directory, we have connected with Mills Basics, a printing and office supplies company located in the DTES who will be providing us with quality service for our printing needs. CMUC will also be considering other services through the directory as well, such as florist, catering, and cleaning. We hope that members of the congregation will join in this revitalization process of the DTES by making use of the SPP Directory, by purchasing goods and services through suppliers in this region. For more information on BOB and its other services, please visit www.buildingopportunities.org. If you have any questions you can contact our friends at the Social Purchasing Portal, Whitney and Amar, directly at whitney.larsen@bobics.org or amar.virk@bobics.org or by telephone at 778-321-7671


Your contacts at CMUC are Mary Lou Whittaker at 604-731-3101 or Marion Robson at 604-732-4651.


In from the Cold / Heat / Downtown Eastside dinner
Our next dinner will be on September 12. If you have any questions, please contact Anita Kilberg

Thanks everyone for your continued support of this wonderful outreach program.


A  Spiritual Journey with the 12 Steps
Starting on Monday September 8, we will be offering “A Spiritual Journey with the 12 Steps” again this fall. The 12-Step Program is primarily associated with people in recovery from addiction, but it was originally started by a group who believed that addiction was a spiritual problem. Many are discovering that these steps can be used very effectively to deepen our relationship with God/Spirit even if we are not struggling with addiction.

If this sounds like a small group that you want to participate in, please add your name to the sign-up form in the office or contact Mark Tweedy at mark@marktweedy.com or Mary Lou Whittaker at marylou@canadianmemorial.org. It is recommended that you get in at the beginning of this group, as membership closes after the first three weeks to help deepen the trust. There is a workbook that guides this program, for approximately $17.


Newcomers Lunch
It doesn’t matter if you have been coming to Canadian Memorial for a few years or if this is your first visit. As long as you feel like a newcomer, you are welcome to join us. Newcomers Lunch is a chance to meet the staff and learn more about what makes Canadian Memorial tick. There is a chance to chat with staff and with other newcomers before lunch. While we are eating, you have an opportunity to hear how others have found their way to Canadian Memorial. In addition, people from the congregation are there to talk about various programs available at the church. The food and conversation are always great, and it’s an easy, casual way to learn more and meet others. There’s no need to prepare—just bring yourself and your appetite. All are welcome. The next luncheon is on September 7, in the Fireside Room after the Sunday service.


Street Meals Ministry
Street meals will be meeting in the Centre for Peace on Saturday, August 16th from 9 to 11:30 am. 
We will make sandwiches and lunch bags for the youth who are working in the Street Youth Job Action program at Directions Outreach Centre.  These youth are employed to pick up garbage, clean graffiti, do garden work and other labour to receive a daily paycheque. 

Please join us and hear about our tour of Directions last month, and our new bursary program for former street youth who are now enrolled in college programs. 

 For more information, please contact Joanne Hausch


Techie Opportunity
Are you interested in technology? Or maybe it scares you and you want to learn more about it. Either way, we are interested in “drawing the circle wider” regarding our Sound System Team. We are the ones who make sure that on Sunday mornings you hear every word that’s spoken or sung. The board may look complex, but only a few of the buttons are used. It’s very interesting, fun, and a great way to serve our community. All that is required is one day per month. If this sounds like you, contact Neil Weisensel, Minister of Music, by phone at 604-731-6819, or by e-mail.


Web Casting Team
Goal: To put Bruce Sanguin’s sermons on YouTube and to eventually web cast our entire service live!
Training provided; commitment of one morning or less per month. If interested, contact Neil Weisensel, Minister of Music, by phone at 604-731-6819, or by e-mail.


Mugs and Bath Towels Urgently Needed for First United
The Mission is in desperate need of any old mugs you might have that could be used for serving soup and coffee in the mornings, and any older bath towels for folks to use for showering at the Mission. If you can help by donating either of these items, it would really be appreciated. You can leave them at the office, and we will take them down.


tapestry
Listen to Mary Hynes' interview with Rev. Bruce Sanguin on CBC's Tapestry


Choir
Our wonderful choir help us celebrate on Sundays. We're offering Mozart, gospel, and everything in between. If you would like to get more information about participating in the choir, please contact the Minister of Music, Neil Weisensel. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings. For more on the choir, see the Music page.


Meditation
It’s easy and there are many benefits. Join us Tuesday evenings in the Meditation Room at the Centre for Peace. From 7:00 to 7:30 pm, Sam Wyatt briefly teaches meditation techniques and theory. From 7:30 to 8:30 pm, we meditate silently as a group, using different forms of mediation, and share inspirational readings


LIBRARY
The library is located in room 202 of the Centre for Peace. It is open whenever the office is staffed and the room is not occupied. Books may be borrowed for four weeks. Sign the book card in the front of the book with your name and telephone number, and leave the card in the book card box in the library

Maple Group has donated a copy of Captive to the library. This exciting read is the account of a harrowing safari by BC author/teacher Donalda Reid, her husband, and others to see the endangered mountain gorillas. They knew this was risky but were not expecting the outcome, as they were ambushed by Rwandan guerillas. I won’t give away the story. The proceeds from sale of this book go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Thank you Pat Crakanthorp and Maple Group for your generosity.

Other recent additions to the library are some books donated by Douglas Todd. The topics range from the beautifully illustrated Spirituality of Nature to the very controversial With or without God by Greta Vosper. Also included are several on the topic of spirituality and popular culture, with interesting titles like Secular Steeples and Saint Paul Returns to the Movies. A novel included is A Garden of Ruth.


JOBS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Check out jobs page for something that might appeal to you.  Or contact our Coordinator of Lay Ministry, Mary Lou Whittaker.
 


Healing Ministry
The Reiki ministry is ongoing upstairs at the Centre for Peace, most Sundays after the service. To book a session at other times, please call Peggy Muncaster


Knitting Ministry
The Knitting Ministry meets on the first Sunday of each month in room 201 in the Centre for Peace. All knitters, crocheters, and those wanting to learn are welcome. Bring the items you are working on now; yarn and needles are available for new projects. Speed of creation is not a requirement. Meetings usually last an hour or so. For information, please contact Katherine Mansfield


Companion Animal Pastoral Care Ministry
Kathy Gibson and Morva Gowans are initiating this new Pastoral Care Ministry. Kathy and Morva, people who share their lives with companion animals, are available to provide caring and understanding support for others who also live with companion animals. They will offer prayers and a listening ear to comfort and support you when your companion animal is sick or injured, elderly or has passed on. Contact Kathy at 604-294-3294 and Morva at 604-738-8026


Book & Video Club
The Book & Video Club meets on the last Sunday of each month at noon after the Sunday service, in room 201.


DAYTIME Bible Study
The Bible Study group on Tuesday afternoons (previously Wednesday mornings) in the Centre for Peace.


Community Events:

Prana Yoga College Moves into the Centre for Peace
The Prana Yoga College has moved the main operation into the Centre for Peace and will be with us five months a year. There are 200-hour one-month programs, on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00.

200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at the Centre for Peace

July 14–August 10

Prana Yoga Teacher College will be offering 200-hour yoga teacher training programs at the Centre for Peace. Fully accredited by PCTIA (Private Career Training Institute Agency), and registered with the national Yoga Alliance, Prana Yoga College has been offering comprehensive teacher training programs around the world since 1982, and has hundreds of successful graduates. Founder Shakti Mhi’s unique integration of safety-oriented injury-preventative teaching instructions, yoga philosophy, human anatomy, and grounded approach to discovering the essence of yoga provides students with the opportunity to learn to teach yoga in a supportive, non-competitive environment. This program enables you to explore your unique and personal relationship to yoga, as well as hone your abilities to become an intuitive and concise teacher.

For more information please visit our website: www.pranayogacollege.com

Contact us directly at:

Telephone: 604-682-2121 or 604-676-8812

E-mail: teachertraining@pranayoga.com


Regular Events:

Canadian Memorial Church and the Centre for Peace are busy places, and this page will guide you to some of our many activities and events.

Below is a short summary of our ongoing activities and Ministry Teams, with contact information.

Click on Calendar ; this will take you to our web based calendar which lists room bookings, times and dates for all activities using the Church or Centre for Peace.

Click on Teach Christian Faith to see the many opportunities to learn a progressive Christian faith, including:

Clicking on Nurture loving community takes you to some photos and general information on our vibrant church community groups, including:

Click on Act for peace and see the many ways we carry out this vision.

Clicking Ministry for Seniors (also known as "Pastoral Care") will lead you to a long listing of activities for and by the senior members in the congregation.

A directory of Ministry Teams, Committees and Trustees is found on the Groups page

 
 

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