We are almost halfway into the “40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism”. The United Church of Canada has put out a variety of reflections, resources, and activities to deepen your understanding and strengthen your commitment to racial justice. As well, this summer DOTAC (Diakonia of the Americas and Caribbean) continued their Racial Justice Journey series…
How many CCS alumni have summitted Mount Kilimanjaro? You can read about one of them in What the Hill? A Memoir of Opportunities Taken. This new book tells the life story of a woman of faith and action–Vera Lyon Bell who attended Covenant College (a forerunner of the Centre for Christian Studies) in 1963-64. The story tells…
October 2021 CCS Friday features Keeper of the Sandy-Saulteaux Centre Adrian Jacobs discussing Indigenous testamur for ministry.
In their fall learning circle, students in the Integration Year brainstormed their thoughts on the meaning of church.
Last month (August 25-September 1) the Centre for Christian Studies offered a UCC Admissions Orientation learning circle specifically designed for ministers from other denominations who are entering ministry in the United Church of Canada. Michelle Owens and Marcie Gibson brought their practical experience in United Church ministry and their critical skills in theological education to…
Our monthly online gathering for learning and conversation returns this October 1st.
“I feel like I found an important learning and teaching community; a place where I can explore my own thoughts and feelings about how I experience God in my life and the world.”
We are sharing the news that Principal Michelle Owens will be leaving the Centre for Christian Studies at the end of 2021. Michelle is returning to congregational ministry in Ontario, where she will be closer to family. Michelle joined the staff as principal in 2017. In that time she has worked tirelessly to help the…
The Centre for Christian Studies has two learning circles going on at the same time today, with 34 students coming from 10 different time zones!
To protect members of our community, prolonged in-person events such as Learning Circles and the Face-to-Face Council meeting will be limited to people who are fully vaccinated.
Ray McGinnis’ new book tells the story of the 9/11 families and the questions their government has ignored.
Lori Stewart attended two online conferences with Anglican colleagues this summer.
Michelle Owens talks with friends Kenji Marui and Tanya Cameron about responding to tragedies such as the murder of the Afzaal family.
Marcie Gibson reflects on the series of diaconal seminars offered by DOTAC in May.
Students explored how to create and maintain community while turning the world upside down for social justice.