Category: News

UCC Theological Education Consultation

About a hundred and fifty people involved in United Church theological education from all over Canada are currently gathered in Toronto for a consultation with UCC General Council about the state and future of ministry training in Canada.

Then We Take Berlin

Starting next Monday, deacons and diaconal ministers from around the world will be gathering in Berlin for the Assembly of the Diakonia World Federation.

One LDM Down

The June Leadership Development Module ended last weekend. It was a powerful time of learning for the seven students and three facilitators.

Integrating Year

IY fall learning circle date change

The Integrating Year fall learning circle will run from Wednesday, Sept. 11 until Friday, Sept. 20 (rather than the previously posted 21st)

Hope and Passion: Two CCS Students in Palestine/Israel

Barbara and Kelley’s journal entries and updates to their supporters at home from the Christian Peacemakers Team tour of Palestine/Israel they joined as part of the Global Perspectives Experience.

June LDM underway

The June Leadership Development Module is well underway at Woodsworth House in Winnipeg.

Upcoming Courses at St. Stephen’s

CCS students (and others) might be interested in these courses being offered this year by St. Stephen’s College in Edmonton

Ministering By Word and Example 2013

CCS is offering a course of study this fall to explore diakonia in the Anglican tradition. It will be of interest to those preparing for ordination to the diaconate, to deacons, or to anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of ministry.

Charlotte Caron’s Book Is For The Birds

Charlotte Caron (CCS 1972) has launched a book of poetry entitled The Magic of Birds. Here’s an excerpt…

Caring for our history

The recently formed CCS Archives Working Group had their first meeting today. They are tasked with caring for and organizing all our old documents and items of historical importance.

CCS Students in Israel/Palestine

Two of our students are in Israel and Palestine as part of a tour for their Global Perspectives Experience.

Nominations for Companion Sought

The CCS Awards Working Group is inviting nominations for the 2014 Companion of the Centre Award.

2013 Commissioning

We have six students slated for commissioning as Diaconal Ministers in the United Church of Canada this year. As we move into Conference Annual Meeting season, we congratulate our grads as they are recognized by the church.

August LDM deadline approaching

June 1st is the deadline to apply for the August LDM.

CCS hires new Development Coordinator

CCS is pleased to announce our new Development Coordinator, effective July 8, 2013. She is well-known to the CCS community and we look forward to having her on staff.