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Charities Information Sessions by Canada Revenue Agency |
| July - August, 2009 | Camp Wohelo Summer Camp Programmes |
| Sept. 4 to 7 | Camp Wohelo 50th Anniversary Open House |
| Friday Sept. 18, 2009 | Second Annual Chancellor's Gala St. Stephen's College |
| Oct. 25 to 30, 2009 | Building Skills in Transitional Ministry, Victoria BC: Phase 1 |
| Oct. 30 & Oct 31 | Following Jesus in a Time of the Empire |
| Oct. 30 | The 4th Annual Great Chili Cook-Off |
| Sat. Nov. 14, 2009 | Prayer Shawl Ministry at Beverly United |
| April 11 to 16, 2010 | Building Skills in Transitional Ministry, Victoria BC: Phase 3 |
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Camp Wohelo Summer Camp Programmes The following are dates of summer camp opportunities: Leaders in Training (LIT) July 2 – 4 Cost: FREE Come to LIT and learn great leadership skills to put on your resume and have fun volunteering! Mom & Kids #1 July 5 – 10, 2009 Cost: $210 - for Mom (or female caregiver) $135 for each child age 3 – 11 CO-ED Mom & Kids #2 July 19 – 24, 2009 Cost: $210 - for Mom (or female caregiver) $135 for each child age 3 – 11 CO-ED Mom & Kids #3 August 4 – 8 Cost: $168 - for Mom (or female caregiver) $108 for each child age 3 – 11 CO-ED Junior Camp July 12 – 17, 2009 Cost $250 for girls age 7 – 12 Teen Camp July 26 – 31 Cost $250 each for girls age 12 – 15 What will I do at camp?? There are beach activities and swimming. There is a dress up "Tickle Trunk", crafts, canoes, paddle boats, outdoor games, hiking, evening campfires/skits and singsongs, theme based meals such as backwards lunch, utensil dinner, pj breakfast, monk meal, twin meal...activities are based on a theme that the staff create each year in June during their training. Camp Wohelo is a non-denominational Christian camp but is not a bible camp. We model Faith by example. We celebrate people from every walk of life - being together makes Camp Wohelo a wonderful place! For registration forms please go to our website at the following address: http://www.campwohelo.com/Camp_Wohelo/Summer_Camp_Programs.html |
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To celebrate our 50th Anniversary, "Share the Flame", we will hold a come and go open house weekend of memories, fun and friendship Sept. 4-7, 2009. Accommodations at camp, tents and trailers welcome. Contact for more info. RSVP We are always accepting resumes for summer staff. We would welcome much needed assistance in all areas. For information contact us by email at campwohelo@yahoo.ca or by telephone at 780 430 4062. Visit the Camp Wohelo Website at www.campwohelo.com |
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Second Annual Chancellor’s Gala St. Stephen’s College
Friday, September 18, 2009 Tickets: $250 ($200 tax receipt)
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For tickets or information, please call the College |
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Following Jesus in a Time of
the Empire A Marcus Borg & John Dominic Crossan presentation: October 30 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. & Oct. 31 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Maple Leaf Room, Lister Centre (University of Alberta) Register before July 1: $100 for 4 sessions for both days or $30 per session After July 1: $140 for 4 sessions or $40 per session For information about tickets, registration or more information contact paulnahirney@telus.net Download Poster (pdf, 2MB) Tickets available at Revelations, Robertson-Wesley United Church or Christ Church Anglican Parish |
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The
4th Annual Chili Cook-Off An Open Invitation to all United Church Ministers, Treasurers, M&S and Stewardship Enthusiasts, Board Members and Chili Lovers!
"Firing Up The Youth For Stewardship" 6:30 p.m. Friday October 30, 2009 Highlands United Church (11305 - 64 Street) with Guest Keynote Speaker DAVID KING Stewardship Information Sharing Review of M&S 2010 Objectives Dueling Guitars (Hugh MacGregor & Stuart Jackson Chili Supper * Judging** McClure Youth Girls (2008 Winner of Best Chili) challenge the youth boys to make a better Chili!!! Revelations Books on Sale Free Chili/Buns/Timbits/Beverages For Information Contact: Chair, David Allan 780 423-3877 OR Committee Members: Margaret Burlingham, Anne Dingwell, Lill Park, Audrey Smith & Nikki Allan **Each Church or Church Group (UCW, Hospitality/Catering Group or Stewardship Committee) is asked to send 1 cup of Chili that will be judged BEST CHILI or SPICIEST CHILI. A unique TROPHY will be awarded to the Winning Church or Group. The Committee Members will provide the Chili and Dessert for the Supper. |
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PRAYER SHAWL
MINISTRY KNITTING PEOPLE TOGETHER BEVERLY UNITED CHURCH 11910 - 40TH ST. EDMONTON AB. Saturday November 14, 2009 9:00 AM -4:00 PM. COST $15.00 LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION IN SEPTEMBER |
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Building Skills in
Transitional Ministry Training for those interested in Interim Ministry, and those seeking to build skills in transitional ministry. Phase 1: Oct. 25 to 30 Phase 3: April 11 to 16, 2010 Queenswood Retreat Centre Victoria, BC Download Brochure (pdf 120 kb) Download Application (pdf 65 kb) |