This year, the Centre for Christian Studies held its 2-week signature program, Learning on Purpose, in beautiful Victoria, BC. Christ Church Cathedral provided a dramatic stained glass backdrop and awesome organ music. Students gathered from June 11 – 23 to learn what it means for them to be faith leaders that uplifts others, are analytical about and critical of structure, rooted in tradition while walking boldly in the future, reflective and responsive.
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CCS program staff Janet Ross
Wally Eamer, Marion Edmondson
Jennifer Carter-Morgan, Julie Ann Levett
Lots of singing! Jennifer Carter-Morgan, Dyanne Marlok, Wally Eamer
William Gill
Susan Gurd-Jensen
Julie Ann Levett, Susan Gurd-Jensen
How do you say diakonia? (Tune, how do you solve a problem like Maria.)
Exploring environmental theology
Tableau with Margaret Misener, William Gill, Dyanne Marlok, Susan Gurd-Jensen, Marion Edmondson
Guest story-tellers from Our Place Society, Shirley and Carlos
Co-facilitators Gwen and Janet
(top from left) Dyanne Marlok, William Gill, Marion Edmondson, Julie Ann Levett, Wally Eamer, Carol Many Chief (bottom from left) Trish Stock, Jennifer Carter-Morgan, Susan Gurd-Jensen, Margaret Misener, Janet Ross, Gwen McAllister
Draw the circle wide
On June 22, diaconal ministers from different denominations gathered with students to share food and conversation.
Potluck
LoP students Jennifer and Dyanne chat with CCS grad Melanie
CCS student Barb and grad Beth
Barbara Hansen, United Church, Brigitte McKenzie, Lutheran Church, Nancy Ford, Anglican Church
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