Using Zoom for Church Meetings
OnlineDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, churches and clergy are suddenly trying to figure out how to hold their faith communities together and get some of their work done remotely. For the past few years the Centre for Christian Studies has been using Zoom to stay connected with students and staff across Canada and the world. …
Pastoral Care in a Crisis workshop
OnlineA free workshop discussing strategies and principles for offering pastoral care in a crisis (for example, a global pandemic). Tuesday, April 14 at 11am Central Time (Winnipeg). Facilitated by CCS Principal Michelle Owens and Development Coordinator Lori Stewart. Donations are gratefully accepted. Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvcuyrqzotecPk692Yk3C31fASzTEEWQ
Oppression and Resistance 2020
A social justice learning circle on systems of oppressions (racism, sexism, heterosexism, colonialism, etc.), models of change, and theologies of resistance (liberation theology, feminist theology, queer theology, etc.). NOTE: This learning circle has been moved to online.
Integration 3 learning circle 2020
The spring learning circle for students in the final year of the their diaconal ministry program, focusing on preparation for active ministry. NOTE: This learning circle has been moved to online.
Using the Spiral for Pastoral Care workshop
OnlineA free workshop exploring the Centre for Christian Studies' Action-Reflection Spiral as a tool for pastoral care and faithful decision-making. Tuesday, April 21 at 11am Central Time (Winnipeg). Facilitated by CCS Principal Michelle Owens and Development Coordinator Lori Stewart. Donations are gratefully accepted. Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uJIlduuvqzgpfSjDjkl7L8z5VbkBUroqJg
Ages and Stages 2020
An education and worship learning circle on ministry with various age groups, development theory, curriculum, youth ministry, children’s ministry, adult education, ministry with seniors, and intergenerational ministry. NOTE: This learning circle has been moved to online.
Trauma-informed Pastoral Care in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
OnlineA free workshop discussing strategies for offering pastoral care with an awareness of trauma and post-traumatic stress. Tuesday, April 28 at 11am Central Time (Winnipeg). Facilitated by CCS Principal Michelle Owens and Development Coordinator Lori Stewart. Donations are gratefully accepted. Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvdu2rrD0rHdJDnxvb7lZ_x2DuH53MnG7w
Relationships 2020 (online)
A spiritual care online learning circle on intimate and familial relationships, sexuality and gender, family systems, weddings, covenants, relationship break-ups, and the role of minister as support.
Online Tea Party
OnlineJoin us for an online tea party to congratulate our graduates from the diaconal ministry program.
Integration 1 – fall 2020
OnlineThe fall learning circle for Diaconal Ministry students in their final year.
Ministry as Listening 2020
OnlineA spiritual care learning circle. More info...
CCS Friday – Imagine Church Differently
OnlineWhat is church when we can’t gather? An exploration of ecclesiology and the implications of what we believe about church, with guest, Noel Suministrado
Eco-Justice 2020
OnlineA social justice learning circle. More info...
CCS Sunday 2020
Celebrate the work of the Centre for Christian Studies in your Sunday worship. Find resources. prayers, sermons, videos, etc.
CCS Friday – Queer Biblical Interpretation
OnlineSeeing Scripture with new eyes.
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.
Worship 2021
OnlineAn online education and worship learning circle. More info...
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
