Companion of the Centre Barbara Barnett, a member of the local 120th Local Planning Group, writes: Carolyn’s words and music have been part of the life of CCS since the 1980s. She is a lover of language and sound. A writer of sound, she is committed to the power of the human voice singing and speaking…
Approximately 50+ registrations to date plus 15 or so Social Ministry students plus staff! A reminder: Early Bird rates apply until September 4. After that, regular registration fee goes up to $120. Register NOW online. The 120th Planning Team, plus Friends and volunteers are busy: Charlotte Caron is organizing class reunions; Barbara Barnett is working…
Ann Naylor reflects on the 41st General Council of the UCC, August 11-18, 2012 “You are doing well, relatively speaking, but you need to muscle up because the hardest sprint is yet to come and it’s not optional for this church.” (Marie Wilson, Commissioner, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, August 17, 2012 address to the 41st…
CCS Principal Maylanne Maybee writes:This is the second week of my first LDM! Fourteen students signed up for the August course at Woodsworth House in Winnipeg: ten women, four men; seven from the United Church, four from the Anglican Church, three from other traditions (Mennonite, Lutheran, and non-denominational). I have been apprenticing with Ted Dodd…
Indeed, those would be NEW SHINGLES being installed at JS Woodworth House. And what a Summer during which to have the work done, with average afternoon temperatures hovering at +/- 30 degrees C. before factoring in the humidex. Pass the lemonade please – I’m overheating simply by looking at the photograph. (photo credit- Gwenna Moss)
CCS program admininstrator and registrar, Scott Douglas, was the recipient of the 2012 Harry S. Rintoul Award for best new Manitoba play at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, presented by the Manitoba Association of Playwrights, for his play The Touring Test. More information about the show at www.touringtest.net
[Update Sept 20, 2012: Due to a family emergency, Joy Kogawa will not be able to attend this event. Click here for updated information about this public lecture.] Principal Maylanne Maybee writes: When the CCS Central Council reviewed the proposed program for the 120th Anniversary Weekend, they made a point of suggesting an event that…
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to lack of registrations. Alas. Watch for more short term programming sponsored by CCS in the future. Identify your own faith stance! Practice sharing faith with respect and in a way that honours differences! Faith Conversations With Integrity is a a short-term learning opportunity sponsored by the Centre…
Noon-hour learning at the Centre fro Christian Studies. Bring your lunch. September 14 Theology of Accompaniment and Solidarity Dianne Baker and Louise Simbanduwe October 12 Theology of Justice and Liberation Barbara Lloyd, Maylanne Maybee and Yoon Ok Shin November 9 Theology of Creation Fjola Hart Wasekeesikaw. Paul Gehrs and Shaun Loney December 14 Theology of…
These CCS Grads / Friends will be at the CCS display from time to time throughout the week – please visit and say ‘hello’ to: Christina Paradella • Ken DeLisle • Ruth Sword • Keith Simmonds • Nan Corrigan • Kelly McComb • Elaine Kellogg • Beth Kerr • Mary Ann MacFarlane • Linda Ervin…
Congratulations and best-wishes to the new Keeper of the Circle at the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre. Announcement from SSSC: The Board of the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Jacobs as the Keeper of the Circle, the principal of this newly amalgamated school. Adrian Jacobs Adrian Jacobs is Cayuga First Nation…
Marc Desrosiers writes: With very mixed emotions and further to Maylanne’s message above, I will be leaving CCS effective August 3rd (from the office), and from active staff service to CCS on August 22nd. Due to personal / professional reasons only, I have been blessed with the sudden offer of a position as Vice-President Philanthropy…
From Principal Maylanne Maybee: The big news of this week is announced below – Marc Desrosiers’ unexpected resignation effective August 3, 2012. He has been offered a position that will use and compensate his gifts and skills to the fullest. His resignation is effective almost exactly one year to the day after I began as…
Much of the CCS staff were on holidays during the month of July. Ted, Ann, and Scott were off all month, with Liz taking a few weeks here and there. Maylanne and Marc must have done an adequate job looking after the place, since it was still standing when Ted, Ann, and Scott returned. The…
Some of our United Church friends might want to keep tabs on the General Council, meeting this August in Ottawa. The church has provided a bunch of ways to experience the 41st General Council from anywhere: Online The GC41.ca website offers a variety of mobile and desktop friendly options to follow the proceedings of the…