Announcing the 2020 Companion of the Centre – Anne Manikel
The Companion of the Centre is awarded annually to acknowledge someone who has made a significant contribution to the work of CCS or whose life and work epitomizes the ideals of CCS. We are pleased to announce that the 2020 Companion of the Centre recipient will be Anne Manikel, Diaconal Minister with the United Church of Canada.
Growing up in Winnipeg, and having farmed with her partner Randy in rural Manitoba, Anne now lives on Vancouver Island. She is a graduate of the Western Field Based Program for Diaconal Ministry and served the church with various congregations in Manitoba, as well as in chaplaincy at The University of Manitoba. After moving to the Island, she received her Interim Ministry training and served several congregations in and around Nanaimo, B.C. In her retirement she continues to be involved in faith-based justice projects with her home church, Brechin United in Nanaimo.
Anne’s ministry is lived out in various projects through the Mission and Outreach Team which she chaired for many years. After some initial research on the needs of the community a number of areas became a focus and passion for this team: enabling the congregation in becoming an Affirming congregation, connecting with First Nations in the area to explore recommendations of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission, support for and work with the Loaves & Fishes Food Bank, reaching out globally through LGBTQ2Q refugee sponsorships, as well as many educational events on justice related topics for the congregation and community.
It was said in the nomination that Anne never does ministry alone. She has a leadership style that is collaborative, inspirational, strong and courageous, compassionate, encouraging and sensitive to those with whom she works and brings joy to it all.
Anne is a deep person of faith, appreciating and valuing the traditions of the church, and is committed to lifelong learning in ways that engage theological questions and practices of faith. She is truly dedicated to diaconal ministry and the values of CCS.
Anne will be presented with the Companion of the Centre award at CCS’s Annual Service of Celebration on April 26, 2020.
Comments: 6
Congrats Anne and welcome to the Companion collection.
Looking forward to seeing you and sharing your story of faith and action.
What a blessing for CCS to have you as a Companion.
Blessing to you.
Congratulations on a well deserved recognition of your professional and volunteer contribution in the communities where you have lived and served. We are so proud of you!
Congratulations!!! This is very cool to be recognized for all of the years of service that you’ve dedicated to your community. You are a great example of someone who puts-into-action their values, and a great role model for your daughter 😉 You make me very proud!
So exciting! Congratulations Anne and good pick, CCS! Your collaborative, encouraging and sensitive way of being truly is an inspiration, and such a gift here at Brechin and beyond! 🙂
Congratulations Anne!
Certainly a well-deserved honor, and we are so proud of you!
We can’t help to think of the many tears you have dried, the hopes you have raised, the encouragement and comfort you have given, and the hearts you have helped! So many people have been blessed by your caring spirit!
God Bless!
Brechin is indeed proud of you and all you have contributed during your time with us. A well deserved honour for both you and Randy. Blessings.
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