Fruitful Balances: Ted’s Sabbatical
Ted Dodd found his three month sabbatical leave allowed a set of fruitful balances.
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Strat Planning: have your say
Do you consider yourself part of the CCS community? If you’re a friend, supporter, alumnae/us, student, or volunteer of the Centre for Christian Studies, the Central Council would like your thoughts on where CCS should be going in the next five years.
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Reflections on the life of Cyril Powles – Companion of the Centre
Cyril Powles, university professor, Anglican priest, theologian, and Companion of the Centre for Christian Studies, died on June 26. Maylanne Maybee offers some reflections on his legacy.
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UCC Theological Education Consultation
About a hundred and fifty people involved in United Church theological education from all over Canada are currently gathered in Toronto for a consultation with UCC General Council about the state and future of ministry training in Canada.
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Then We Take Berlin
Starting next Monday, deacons and diaconal ministers from around the world will be gathering in Berlin for the Assembly of the Diakonia World Federation.
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One LDM Down
The June Leadership Development Module ended last weekend. It was a powerful time of learning for the seven students and three facilitators.
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IY fall learning circle date change
The Integrating Year fall learning circle will run from Wednesday, Sept. 11 until Friday, Sept. 20 (rather than the previously posted 21st)
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Hope and Passion: Two CCS Students in Palestine/Israel
Barbara and Kelley’s journal entries and updates to their supporters at home from the Christian Peacemakers Team tour of Palestine/Israel they joined as part of the Global Perspectives Experience.
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June LDM underway
The June Leadership Development Module is well underway at Woodsworth House in Winnipeg.
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Upcoming Courses at St. Stephen’s
CCS students (and others) might be interested in these courses being offered this year by St. Stephen’s College in Edmonton
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Ministering By Word and Example 2013
CCS is offering a course of study this fall to explore diakonia in the Anglican tradition. It will be of interest to those preparing for ordination to the diaconate, to deacons, or to anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of ministry.
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Charlotte Caron’s Book Is For The Birds
Charlotte Caron (CCS 1972) has launched a book of poetry entitled The Magic of Birds. Here’s an excerpt…
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Caring for our history
The recently formed CCS Archives Working Group had their first meeting today. They are tasked with caring for and organizing all our old documents and items of historical importance.
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Advocacy and Lobbying
Over at the Christian Century website, Louise Williams (well-known to many in the diaconal community), has a brief reflection on the lectionary passage Luke 7:1-10 and a diaconal perspective on advocacy and lobbying.
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CCS Students in Israel/Palestine
Two of our students are in Israel and Palestine as part of a tour for their Global Perspectives Experience.
