Reverend Judy Steers graduated from CCS in 1994 with one of the last cohorts to experience the fulltime 3-year program in Toronto. As part of her studies she took theology courses at Toronto School of Theology, engaged in field work including time with L’Arche communities in Canada and India, and participated in formal academic classes…
The staff of CCS re-imagine the ancient story of Christmas.
Companion of the Centre Bessie Lane passed away at the beginning of December.
We are pleased to announce that the 2020 Companion of the Centre recipient will be Anne Manikel
CCS students in Ontario joined a meeting of diaconal folks from three regions.
Ray McGinnis reads the news with a critical eye
The spiritual care learning circle on Spiritual Practice is wrapping up today. For many of the students it was their second of two learning circles this fall. Over the course of a week students experienced various spiritual practices (prayer, moving meditation, silence, etc.) and explored the theology of spiritual practice in the Christian tradition, the…
The Ministry as Storytelling learning circle wraps up today. It has been an intensive week of of sharing biblical stories, personal stories, community stories, and reflecting on the power of story to make meaning, build bridges, and bring healing.
“The best leap of faith I ever took!” CCS student In a few weeks a new group of Learning on Purpose participants will be walking through the door of the Centre for Christian Studies for the first time. Some of them will be carrying on into the Diaconal Ministries program. Others are taking the LoP…
While labour unions and other groups in Winnipeg prepare to commemorate the centenary of the Winnipeg General Strike in their own fashion, we thought it fitting to offer you a reminder of the part that the one-time resident of our little house on Maryland St. played in one of Canada’s most explosive social episodes. In…
I am a third-year student in the Diaconal Diploma program at the Centre for Christian Studies. I currently live in St. John’s, NL. Ihave been an active member of the United Church in Newfoundland for all my life. I have a deep passion for youth and social ministry. My time at CCS has pushed me…
Fairfield United Church is a place that offers a way forward when everything you believe is coming apart. Here you will find companions on a journey – church burnouts, spiritual refugees, and freedom seekers. Whoever you are, wherever you’re at on your journey of faith, you are welcome here. – Beth Walker My congregation, Fairfield…
by Kaitlin Bardswich I like to describe my spiritual identity as a bit of an “ecumenical mutt.” I was raised Roman Catholic, had all the childhood sacraments, and attended Catholic school in southern Ontario. In university, I struggled with my faith and turned to The United Church of Canada for refuge. I found a home…
“Learning on Purpose is a crash course in life!” – LoP participant The registration deadline for the Centre’s 2-week introduction to leadership, theology, social justice, spiritual care, and learning-in-community is fast approaching. We still have room for a few more participants, so we’re extending the registration deadline to May 15, 2019. This year Learning on…