From BC to Nova Scotia, friends of CCS took part in the Annual Meeting by conference call. We had 39 people on the line, and included worship, discussion of reports and financial statements, an Academy Awards-inspired nominations presentation, and reflections on the January Program Consultation.
On Saturday, September 21st, a class of seven students and two facilitators met from 9 AM to 4 PM at Woodsworth House for the first session of CCS’s new course for Anglicans – Ministering by Word and Example: Exploring DIAKONIA in the Anglican Tradition.
An excerpt taken from the end of Bob Haverluck’s book “Little Sparrows See God Fall” (and rise). This scene takes place after Mary encounters Jesus in the garden on Easter morning. Running and skipping back into the city, Mary’s mind was running too. “What a good mistake, thinking he was the gardener. He is the…
Schools receive a $9M grant for collaboration to reimagine theological education.
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!
Marcie Gibson will be doing PhD studies in Berkeley on “Diakonia as Pedagogy”
A new resource produced by the Canadian Ecumenical Anti Racism Network (CEARN) is now available from the Canadian Council of Churches. The resource, Cracking Open White Identity Towards Transformation, includes reflections, tools and resources for faith-based examination of White identity and privilege with easy guides for group and individual activities. CCS Principal Maylanne Maybee has…