CCS Fridays
CCS Friday – Apocalyptic Christmas
OnlineA theological exploration of what the apocalypse might have to do with Christmas in a pandemic.
CCS Friday – Epiphanies
OnlineIn season of Epiphany we explore the nature of epiphanies in our lives, including spiritual practices for staying open to and journeying toward epiphany.
CCS Friday – Holding a Virtual AGM
OnlineJoin us for an information-sharing and discussion session on best practices for holding a church annual meeting online using a platform like Zoom.
CCS Friday – The Pandemic of Racism
OnlineJoin us for an online discussion of the ways in which the covid-19 pandemic exposes long-standing racial divisions and systemic injustices, and perhaps to imagine opportunities for change. Our special guest will be Kim Uyede-Kai
Profiles in Diakonia
OnlineJoin us for a celebration of diaconal heroes. CCS students present profiles of those who have walked the diaconal path before, and a conversation with 2021 Companion of the Centre, Anne Manikel.
CCS Friday – Unanswered Questions about 9/11
OnlineJoin us 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.
CCS Friday – Rearranging Theological Imaginaries
OnlineJoin us for on Friday, December 10, for an online conversation with Natalie Wigg-Stevenson on her new book "Transgressive Devotion: Theology as Performance Art."
CCS Friday – Painting Canadian Lives: Art and Education
OnlineJoin us on Friday, February 11, for an online discussion of learning from art and learning through art, and the process of telling historical stories in a contemporary way with artist Kellen Hatanaka.
CCS Friday – Becoming an Anti-Racist Church
OnlineAn online conversation with Adele Halliday
CCS Friday – Getting Rid of “Us and Them” in the Church
OnlineJoin us on Friday, October 28 at noon (Winnipeg time) for an online discussion of the processes of exclusion, marginalization, and structural inequality that are often unexamined in the church—what we call othering—and actions that move towards a church of belonging where there is mutual power, access, and opportunity for all people who share the …
CCS Friday – Why First Advent Requires a Second Advent
Online"Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left." - Matthew 24:40-41 Join us for an online discussion of Matthew 24 (lectionary reading for the first Sunday of Advent) on Friday, November …
CCS Friday – Lambeth Learnings
OnlineWhat were the important learnings from the Lambeth Conference about relating and making decisions in a worldwide communion?
CCS Friday – Universal Christ
OnlineOur special guest, Min-Goo Kang, will tell his own story of finding his path to God through the lens of Taoism.
CCS Friday – The Power of the Tithe
OnlinePersonal finances for people of faith with Glenn Morison.
CCS Friday – Addiction and Faith
OnlineJoin us on Friday, March 31, 2023 for an online discussion of addiction ministry with special guest Ed Treat.
CCS Friday – Diakonia During Climate Change
OnlineJoin us on Friday, October 27, 2023 at noon (Winnipeg time) for an online discussion of climate change and how to respond as faith-filled individuals and as ministers.
CCS Friday – Coping with Loneliness and Isolation
OnlineJoin in on Friday, November 10, 2023 at noon Central Time for an online discussion of coping strategies for feelings of loneliness and isolation with special guest will be Tracy Fairfield
CCS Friday – Youth and Climate Justice
OnlineJoin us on Friday, Dec 8 for an online discussion of youth and climate justice. Our special guest will be Amy Crawford, team leader for Faith Formation and Mission with the General Council of the United Church of Canada.
January CCS Friday – Artificial Intelligence and Pastoral Care
OnlineSocial robots and therapeutic chatbots are already being used in mental health care and the implications this has for the future of pastoral and spiritual care. Who cares?
February CCS Friday – Harmonious Space
OnlineJoin us for an online conversation about creating space where diversity and inclusion can truly grow.