Upcoming Summer Events - AGM, Contemplative Retreat, Backpacking
What's Happening at VCOC - June 2025
✨In this Newsletter:
- VCOC Church events in June 2025
- Sign up for HOPE in Action - June 21st
- Contemplative Retreat "Intimacy with God": Registration Open Now
- Thread Summer Series - Treasuring God - Order your Booklet!
- Other Upcoming Events this Summer
Worship Service this Sunday - June 15th FATHER'S DAY
This Sunday, June 15th, we'll be meeting in House Churches. If you do not have a House Church you regularly attend and need to find a House Church gathering near you, please email info@vcoc.ca before Sunday, and one of us can help you find where to go.
Coming up in June 2025
- June 15th - House Churches - Happy Father's Day!
- June 22nd - Worship Service at Burnaby South 10:00am, "Rebuilding the Wall" - Rob Craig
- June 25th - AGM on Zoom @ 7:30 in place of midweek (see more below)
- June 29th - 🌳Park Service at 11:00am - Confederation Park Burnaby
-> To view our full calendar for the next few months, please see our
Gatherings page on the VCOC website.
HOPE in Action
Registration is now open for HOPE in Action 2025 Vancouver Chapter! Come join us for a walk, run or volleyball!
When: June 21st, 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Burnaby Central Park
Register and donate here: https://fundrazr.com/52Xon2?ref=ab_7Hdp1F1AEbH7Hdp1F1AEbH
To find out more, please email Dio at
dioselda.silva@hopewwcanada.org
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/
The VCOC Church Board would like to invite every member of the Vancouver Church of Christ to this year's Annual General Meeting. During the meeting, they will provide an update about the highlights of the year, discuss our financial status as a church, and answer any questions.
Date: Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Where: Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88192441049?pwd=4TjD9R375uGtm29iTMBnYrhNpYBN3K.1
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
2025 All Canadian CFC Preteen & Teen Camp
It's official - we're excited to announce that we will be having our 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
For Pacific Northwest Youth Camp please see: https://www.vancouverchurchofchrist.org/upcoming-events
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
