First of all, let me share some statistics with you… Last year CCS had 33 full-time equivalent students training for diaconal ministry. It costs CCS $15,163.97/year to educate each student. A grant from the United Church of Canada covered $3,800 per student. Each student paid tuition of $4,500. This means, of course, that CCS needs to raise…
Last Wednesday, the Very Rev. Dr. Stan McKay spoke to around 70 people as part of CCS’s Mindful Munching lunchtime discussion. The topic was “Truth and Reconciliation: Where Do We Go From Here?”. The audio podcast of this presentation is now available. Just right-click on the link below (ctrl-click if you’re on Mac without a…
Mardi Tindal, Moderator of the United Church, dropped by the Educational Ministry Year Learning Circle today on her way through Winnipeg. She brought greetings from the United Church of Canada (“Because I can,” she said) and expressed support and encouragement for the work the students are doing in preparing for ministry.
Thanksgiving for Revelation Creator God genesis of the universe in midnight northern lights in the brooks and birds in meadow=s hush in rainbow colour You come moving over the face of creation. Divine Star maker source of being in beauty in nature in wonder You come as the one who has created and is creating….
Litany for Christian Education Friday morning, Week One Introduction to Educational Ministry Fiery, cloudy pillar, you guide our lives. As learners and leaders, may we remember our story of community and liberation. God of the prophets, you demand of us justice. As teachers and ministers, may we embody our call and covenant. Holy Wisdom,…
The Fall Learning Circle of the Educational Ministry Year at CCS started today. Twenty students from across Canada are gathered at Woodsworth House for the next two weeks to explore educational theory, preaching and worship, interfaith dialogue, and other themes. Because CCS Theme Years are offered on a 3-year rotation, there are some students attending…
From staff worship: Oh most blessed light, fill the innermost hearts of your faithful. Without your power, nothing in in humans, nothing innocent. Clean what is dirty, water what is dry, heal what is wounded. Bend what is rigid, heat what is cold, lead what has gone astray. (From the Latin, 13th Century) O lux…
The fall Integrating Year Learning Circle wrapped up today. The students brought in Indian food from Charisma for lunch to share with the staff, in honour of Melanie Borondia’s last day at the Centre as Administrative Assistant. Among the many gifts that Melanie brought to CCS, the most appreciated were here organizational skills. In the…
There are 2 upcoming events – not CCS events, but led by friends of CCS. Carolyn McDade, who was named as a Companion of the Centre in 2002, will be leading a singing circle in Winnipeg, on October 22/23. More information … Ray McGinnis, a CCS grad, will be leading a workshop entitled “Writing the Sacred”…
Deb, Kimiko, Mary, Vicky, and Mary Elizabeth are halfway through their fall Integrating Year Learning Circle. Reports are that it is going well.
In the midst of routine and rest of sabbath and sunsets of travel and time off of contemplation and calm In the complex mix of our days of agendas and appointments of time zones and to do lists of stress and schedules we gather to do the work of this organization. In the complicated muddle…
After exactly nine months of morning (and afternoon, and evening) sickness, baby Ridd was born on August 26th, 2010 at 4:13a.m. Although his full name is Peter Ridd McKenzie, he will go by Ridd. He is named after Jeremy’s (Megan’s partner) wonderful granddad Peter Doerksen and the three Ridd’s who have so profoundly influenced Megan’s…
The Annual Campaign will be launched immediately with a new planned giving program called the Songs of Life legacy book. This offers participants an opportunity to leave both a financial and historical legacy to the Centre for Christian Studies. Contributors make a promise to leave a bequest to CCS and have their life stories inscribed…
Beginning September 22nd CCS will have five students in Winnipeg preparing for their “Integrating Year”. The Integrating Year is a time when students have the opportunity to incorporate their learning’s – theory and practice, faith and action. We are preparing for a full house this October when 22 students will be coming to Winnipeg for…
Throughout this month Ted and Ann will be traveling to various sites across Canada doing “field placement orientation” with students in the Educational Ministry year and their Learning Facilitators, Diaconal Mentors, and Local Committees. Students in the Ed Year are doing field placements in congregations and Christian educational settings, and the field placement orientation is…