Summer Park Services, Baptism! & CFC Youth Camp Registration Info
What's Happening at VCOC - July-August 2025
✨In this Newsletter:
- VCOC Church events in July and August 2025
- Baptism on July 7th!
- 2025 All Canadian CFC Youth Camp - Please Pay Deposit by July 5th
- Contemplative Retreat "Intimacy with God": Registration Open Now
- Other Upcoming Events this Summer
Worship Service this Sunday - July 6th
This Sunday, July 6th, we'll be meeting at Lower Hume Park at 11:00am for a worship service followed by potluck lunch. Come join us!
VCOC Worship at the Park - July August 2025
- July, 06, 2025-VCOC Park Service at Lower Hume Park, New West - 11:00
- July, 13, 2025- House Churches
- July, 20, 2025-VCOC Park Service at Lower Hume Park, New West - 11:00
- July, 27, 2025-VCOC Park Service at Annieville Lions Park, North Delta - 11:00
- August, 03, 2025-VCOC Park Service at Lower Hume Park, New West - 11:00
- August, 10, 2025-VCOC Park Service at Lower Hume Park, New West - 11:00
- August, 17, 2025-VCOC Park Service at Lower Hume Park, New West - 11:00
- August, 24, 2025- House Churches
- August, 31, 2025-VCOC Park Service at Annieville Lions Park, North Delta - 11:00
-> To view our full calendar for the next few months, please see our
Gatherings page on the VCOC website.
Baptism!
We'd love to share some exciting news! Brendel, a student from Fraser International College the campus has been studying the bible with will be getting baptized on Monday July 7th!!
Brendel’s Baptism!!
- Time: 7 pm
- Date: Monday July 7th
- Location: Barnet Marine Park, Barnet Road, Burnaby, BC
- For more info please contact Tamara Tan
2025 All Canadian CFC Youth Camp Full Registration
From the CFC Youth Camp Organizers:
We are grateful for the team efforts for our CFC Youth Camp this summer. Please find below the link to our full registration form. The link has been sent to those in your churches who either responded positively in the survey, or who have completed our preliminary registration form.
We ask that you please encourage your parents to complete this new registration form. The deadline to complete the form and pay their deposit is Saturday, July 5. Thank you for your support! 😁
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2GkbpBxBiaabC4GDe16eI3jRo2W2Tl06IfDyE2NcMCM05FA/viewform
Details for 1st All-Canadian CFC Preteen & Teen Camp this summer!
Dates: Tuesday, August 19 to Saturday, August 23, 2025
Location: Mill Stream Camp, 880 Old Mill Road, Omemee, Ontario, K0L 2W0
Registration/Info: 2025 All-Canadian CFC Preteen & Teen Camp Registration
Cost: $400 CAD per camper
Contemplative Retreat "Intimacy with God" - Online Registration Open Now
Join us for this transformative 2½-day retreat. We will all nourish our intimacy with God through prayer practices that create the space needed for God’s transformative work in our lives. This is an opportunity for us to step away from the distractions of life so we can rest, pray and spend time in nature as we journey deeper with God.
🗓️ Retreat Details:
- Where: Rivendell Retreat Centre, Bowen Island, BC
- Dates: choose from either August 10–12 or August 13–15
- Cost: Early Bird $425 until July 20th. $475 until registration deadline July 31st. Price accommodations and all meals for 2 and a half days
Limited space available each retreat.
For registration and detailed information about the retreat, such as schedule, frequently asked questions, etc. visit: https://contemplativeretreat.weebly.com/
Upcoming Events this Summer
Treasuring God - Summer Devotional Series from Thread
Where your treasure is..... there your heart will be also
Are you blessed with some time away this summer? Thread in collaboration with the Canadian Family of Churches (CFC) has prepared a booklet of devotionals and activities (treasure hunts) will help you take your vacation without taking a vacation from God!
- 30 Day Devotional Road Trip Through the Bible - Order the Treasuring God Devotional Book online - only $4.99 Canadian!
- Interactive Events Like “PRAY SOMEWHERE AWESOME DAY”
- Devotionals for individuals and families 1 during vacation
- An intimate date with God
- Access to sermons and insights from brothers and sisters in Christ
- Join Our Facebook Group To Be Inspired by Canadian Brothers and Sisters: https://www.facebook.com/groups/treasuringgod
No matter what you plan for the summer, plan to treasure God and it will be the best summer ever!
Stay United & Stay Inspired Even If You Don’t Stay Home!
2025 Family Backpacking Trip
Our annual family backpacking trip is happening! This is a beginner-friendly experience —everyone is welcome. There is usually extra gear to share, so don’t let equipment hold you back.
Dates: Friday, August 8 to Sunday August 10, 2025
Interested or have questions?
Send Mark an email at markymarkwesterink@gmail.com
Canadian Campus & YoPro Retreat - Eyes Set Above
Open to all college students and student-aged young adults. Located in the southern Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Gladstone is an incredible place of wilderness, peace and beauty. We will have times of fellowship, devotionals, lessons, campfire songs and memories made!
🔥🔥Limited Spots still available and they're filling up fast!! 🔥🔥
Dates: Aug 28-Sept 1st
Location: Gladstone Mountain Ranch and Conference Centre, Alberta
Info & Registration: https://www.capitalcitychurchofchrist.ca/events/eyes-set-above
Cost: $325 CAD for registration or $350 with T-Shirt
