Upcoming events and happenings at CCS
Charlotte Caron, former Acting Principal and also a member of the 120th Local Planning Group, adds: Dorothy Naylor who has retired several times but finally came to rest in Ottawa where she and Garth enjoy life in a condo community, are participants in First United Church (co-habiting/sharing with All Saints Anglican), and escape to Pugwash,…
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…
There have been a few updates to the schedule for the CCS 120th Anniversary celebration in October. On the opening night there will be a public lecture on “Transformative Hope – A Dialogue” with Stan McKay and Joy Kogawa. At the Saturday evening banquet Caryn Douglas will be honoured as a Companion of the Centre. …
Registrations are still coming in for CCS’s 120th Anniversary celebration this fall. And if you have any memorabilia from CCS or its United Church and Anglican forerunners, let Marc know.
On May 12th, Woodsworth House was “abuzz” with activity, as volunteers came out to help with the Spring Work Bee. Thanks to everyone who lent a hand in sprucing up the CCS exterior: Jim Hatherly, Lynda Trono, John Drewitt, Liz Janzen-Drewitt, and Liz Bachmann. They poured 2 yards of soil around the building foundation, painted the…
October 11-14, 2012 Centre for Christian Studies, Winnipeg, MB Register online at: http://www.ccsonline.ca/Secure/anniversaryregistration.html Schedule of Events (schedule updated Oct 5, 2012) Thursday, October 11 7:00 pm at Young United Church (map) CCS hosts a public event on Diversity, Transformation, & Hope – a Dialogue with Stan McKay and Raheel Raza Friday, October 12 9:30 am at Centre…
Calling all Friends and former students of the Centre for Christian Studies… 120th Anniversary Weekend Winnipeg – October 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2012 Serving and Transforming the Church in Canada for 120 Years Plan to attend and participate in a host of events, including: a public lecture by a distinguished guest – to be…
This isn’t a CCS event, but it looks like something our students and community might appreciate Prairie Mosaic: An Intercultural Ministry Event When: June 6, 2012 – June 7, 2012 Where: Grosvenor Park United Church, Saskatoon, SK Cost: $60 by April 15; $75 after April 15; $45 for youth and underemployed (includes Wednesday supper, Thursday lunch, light refreshments…
Our friends at Affirm United asked us to help spread the word about their annual general meeting this August in Montreal… We invite members, guests, and friends to a celebration that includes speakers, workshops, worship, community time, and warm Québec-style hospitality. The 2012 Annual General Meeting will take place the morning of Monday, August 6,…
It was a joyous weekend at the Centre for Christian Studies – with the banquet on Saturday night and the Annual Service of Celebration on Sunday afternoon. Five students graduated, and two of the three Companions of the Centre for 2012 were honoured. Many students from the Pastoral Care theme year learning circle were present,…
Banquet – including presentation of diplomas to graduation CCS students and introduction of the Companions of the Centre Saturday, March 24, 2012 5:30 Gathering 6:00 Dinner Annual Service of Celebration – service of worship and honouring of the Companions of the Centre. Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 3:00 PM Both events are being held at:…
Images of Diakonia: Easter Reflections on Christian Leadership Friday, April 13, 2012, 10 am to 3 pm with Maylanne Maybee, Deacon, and Ted Dodd and Ann Naylor, Diaconal Ministers A light lunch will be served; contributions invited. Come for worship, community building, personal and small group reflection. For registration and program details, go to: http://centreforchristianstudies.wordpress.com/images-of-diakonia-program-information/…
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Beth Walker and Barbara Hansen in Victoria are excited! They will be co-hosting the CCS event and are eager to greet you: “You are welcome!” Yes, Friday, March 9th at 7 PM, Beth and all local Friends of CCS will gather and have a wonderful visit over coffee / tea / cookies with former Acting…
The Annual Meeting of Friends of the Centre for Christian Studies will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 6-8 PM CST By conference call for Friends across Canada or at J. S. Woodsworth House, 60 Maryland St., Winnipeg MB for Friends in the Winnipeg area The gathering will include Worship Business: receipt of…