Upcoming events and happenings at CCS
“Wilderness, Weeping, and Wiping” was the title for a daylong retreat held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 for about fifteen deacons and associates in the diocese of Rupert’s Land. The words referred to some key themes in the Lenten lectionary– Jesus struggling in the desert, lamenting over Jerusalem, being anointed by Mary with costly perfume.
A good gathering for CCS’s AGM.
Sharon Wilson and Maylanne Maybee discuss their recent trip on behalf of the United Church to visit Christians in China.
Video of covenanting ritual to welcome David and Janet at CCS’s January open house.
Jan 16 from 2-4. Come meet our new Program Team.
Dec 18, 3:30-5:00. Come sing with us.
Bob Haverluck’s new book will be launched
Bev Ridd and Dianne Cooper reflect on the hope and the struggle for peace.
At the last Second Fridays, people who were at the UCC General Council discussed what made it both exciting and frustrating.
The cinq à sept gathering for Ted’s retirement was an entertaining affair.
June 24 from 5 to 7, a gathering to celebrate Ted.
In May Rob & Keiko Witmer spoke to us about their work with the aboriginal people of northern Japan.
Three of the CCS staff attended the national DUCC gathering last week.
Video from March’s Second Fridays with Leah Gazan discussing missing and murdered indigenous women, and the #We Care campaign.
February’s 2nd Fridays guest was Kelly Bernardin-Dvorak, exploring “Decolonization through Dialogue and Creativity.”