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Jen Prince and Stewart Smith reflect on the Centre for Practical Theology and building a ministry in the Fairmont community.

Last month CCS students and Sandy-Saulteaux students came together for a shared social justice learning circle.

We’re pleased to announce that Ken DeLisle will be assuming the role of Interim Principal at CCS on January 1, 2022

CCS students are currently in a mixed learning circle: CCS mixed with Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centre students, online participants and in-person participants.

Join us on Friday, November 5, for an online discussion of “Unanswered Questions“, Ray McGinnis’ recent book (and accompanying study guide for churches) about the families of those killed in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre on Sept. 11, 2001, and their attempts to get answers from their government. Our special guest will…

From September 29 to October 6, twelve CCS students explored the nature of culture and identity.

The Fall 2021 edition of the Centre for Christian Studies’ Tapestry newsletter has been sent to many of our friends and donors and is available online. This edition of Tapestry focuses on environmental issues and the connections between Creation, theology, and ministry formation. You can download it HERE.

We are almost halfway into the “40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism”. The United Church of Canada has put out a variety of reflections, resources, and activities to deepen your understanding and strengthen your commitment to racial justice. As well, this summer DOTAC (Diakonia of the Americas and Caribbean) continued their Racial Justice Journey series…

How many CCS alumni have summitted Mount Kilimanjaro?  You can read about one of them in What the Hill? A Memoir of Opportunities Taken.  This new book tells the life story of a woman of faith and action–Vera Lyon Bell who attended Covenant College (a forerunner of the Centre for Christian Studies) in 1963-64.  The story tells…

October 2021 CCS Friday features Keeper of the Sandy-Saulteaux Centre Adrian Jacobs discussing Indigenous testamur for ministry.

In their fall learning circle, students in the Integration Year brainstormed their thoughts on the meaning of church.

Last month (August 25-September 1) the Centre for Christian Studies offered a UCC Admissions Orientation learning circle specifically designed for ministers from other denominations who are entering ministry in the United Church of Canada. Michelle Owens and Marcie Gibson brought their practical experience in United Church ministry and their critical skills in theological education to…

Our monthly online gathering for learning and conversation returns this October 1st.

“I feel like I found an important learning and teaching community; a place where I can explore my own thoughts and feelings about how I experience God in my life and the world.”

We are sharing the news that Principal Michelle Owens will be leaving the Centre for Christian Studies at the end of 2021. Michelle is returning to congregational ministry in Ontario, where she will be closer to family. Michelle joined the staff as principal in 2017. In that time she has worked tirelessly to help the…