Category: News

Maylanne Reflects on DUCC

Maylanne attended the gathering of DUCC (Diakonia of the United Church of Canada) last week. Here are her reflections as an ecumenical observer…

Jessie MacLeod recognized as Companion of the Centre

On May 2, 2013 Jessie MacLeod was presented with the Companion of the Centre award by the Centre for Christian Studies at a gathering in Tatamagouche, NS.

Prayers for Diakonia

To mark the beginning of the national DUCC gathering, some prayers written by the recently graduated students during their Integrating Year.

Safe Travels, Social Ministry Students

The spring Social Ministry Year learning circle wrapped up yesterday, and most of the students have returned to their home communities to carry on their learning and ministry.

Ted Dodd goes on Sabbatical

Ted will be on sabbatical in May, June, and July. Have a great time of relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation, Ted! Here’s what he has to say about his plans:

Continuing the Conversation – Program Consultation Report

“By all accounts, the Centre for Christian Studies is like a mustard seed. Smaller than other theological schools. Prolific, economical and tenacious, it grows wherever planted and is able to self-sow.” Pat Thompson’s report on the Program Consultation.

Social Ministry Student-Leds

Yesterday and today students led sessions for their peers on Voluntary Simplicity, Food Security, Water, and Human Rights.

Anti-Racism and Indigenous Connections

On Friday, April 12 the twelve students in the Social Ministry learning circle went out to the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre near Beasejour, Manitoba for a day of reflection on race, privilege, advocacy, and right relations.

New books in the CCS Library – April 2013

Some new books in the library on leading worship in the small church, the arts as a catalyst for spiritual transformation, reimaging stories of violence, and more.

Joy is Like the Rain

“Thank you for taking me in; we nuns are persona non grata among certain people in the Vatican, but they will never find me here.” Miriam Therese Winter led us in singing “Joy is Like the Rain” at the graduation banquet on Saturday.

Miriam Therese Winter recognized as Companion of the Centre

Musician, poet, liturgist, and teacher Miriam Therese Winter was celebrated at CCS’s Annual Service of Celebration on Sunday, April 14, 2013.

Full House

It’s Wednesday.  The Social Ministry learning circle has arrived.  The Integrating Year learning circle is in its second week.  The Finance Committee is meeting this afternoon.  And people are starting …

Job Posting: CCS Development Coordinator

CCS is seeking a Development Coordinator (.7 FTE) to join their team.

April is the Crunchiest Month

Two learning circles, a face-to-face council meeting, a banquet, and an annual service of celebration. It’s going to be a busy month!

June LDM application deadline extended

There is still room in the June 10-22 Leadership Development Module in Winnipeg if you’re interested; the application deadline has been extended to May 1st. (The deadline to apply for the …