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.
Starting next Monday, deacons and diaconal ministers from around the world will be gathering in Berlin for the Assembly of the Diakonia World Federation.
The June Leadership Development Module ended last weekend. It was a powerful time of learning for the seven students and three facilitators.
The Integrating Year fall learning circle will run from Wednesday, Sept. 11 until Friday, Sept. 20 (rather than the previously posted 21st)
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.
The June Leadership Development Module is well underway at Woodsworth House in Winnipeg.
CCS students (and others) might be interested in these courses being offered this year by St. Stephen’s College in Edmonton
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.
Charlotte Caron (CCS 1972) has launched a book of poetry entitled The Magic of Birds. Here’s an excerpt…
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.
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.
Two of our students are in Israel and Palestine as part of a tour for their Global Perspectives Experience.
The CCS Awards Working Group is inviting nominations for the 2014 Companion of the Centre Award.
We have six students slated for commissioning as Diaconal Ministers in the United Church of Canada this year. As we move into Conference Annual Meeting season, we congratulate our grads as they are recognized by the church.
June 1st is the deadline to apply for the August LDM.