When the song of the angel is stilled when the star in the sky is gone when the kings and princes are home when the shepherds are back with their flocks the work of Christmas begins: To find the lost to heal the broken to feed the hungry to release the prisoner to rebuild the…
It’s fall, and we’re gearing up for a new year of learning and preparation for ministry. As we enter into the new school year, we’re aware that we’re doing so with a new Principal. Not only that, but with a new-ish Development and Community Relations Coordinator. It’s time to update the staff photo. Marc wanted…
Students and friends of CCS may be interested in some of the programs this fall at Calling Lakes Centre in Fort Qu’Apelle, Saskatchewan, including Building Bridges: Treaty Days, including teaching with Melody McKellar and Ernest Bradshaw – Sept 16-18 Church Beyond the Pews with Thomas Brauer- Sept 23-25 Courage to Lead: An Introductory Circle of Trust…
Gwenna Moss is a CCS volunteer who has been helping to clean up and organize the files of our former students and graduates. Here is a story from her about why it sometimes takes longer than you would expect: I think most of you know that I find the files very interesting. I also find…
The two-week August Leadership Development Module finished up last Friday at the Tatamagouche Centre in Nova Scotia. It was a small group, but the participants were a lovely, energetic, thoughtful bunch. They came from Springdale, Newfoundland; Aylesford, Nova Scotia; Guelph, Ontario; and Calgary, Alberta (and Ted from Winnipeg).
“How does it feel to have an award named after you?” asked Deacon Pam Nesbit, President of the newly named Association of Episcopal Deacons (formerly the North American Association for the Diaconate) while we were sharing an elevator at the recent gathering of the Association of Anglican Deacons in Canada. Good question. When I stepped…
Maylanne Maybee reflects on her first weeks as Principal of CCS: It’s now two weeks since I’ve assumed the role of Principal of the Centre for Christian Studies. My appointment to CCS was announced at the end of April, so I’ve had three months to think about and plan for it. I spent those three…
It’s now a little over a week since I’ve assumed the role of Principal of the Centre for Christian Studies. Scott Douglas said the day would come that I won’t be counting anymore! I’m not quite there yet. In the month before arriving here, I attended the Celebration of Life of Rhea Whitehead, a dear…
We’re inviting nominations for the 2012 Companion of the Centre. Through this award, CCS honors one or more persons at the Annual Service of Celebration (held yearly in March): graduates who through their life and ministry, have brought distinction and honor to the Centre for Christian Studies, or, members of the Centre for Christian Studies…
The Centre for Christian Studies is extending its programming for theological education with short-term continuing education offerings. Goals: To expand the range of: – Geographic venues – Leadership – Subject matter To encourage those unfamiliar with CCS to pursue further theological studies To provide those familiar with CCS pedagogy an opportunity to learn with a…
Marc wants to hear from you. Leave a comment or email him directly at mdesrosiers@ccsonline.ca . The current CCS logo features ‘happy, dancing people.’ In your opinion, does that graphic best portray the Centre of Christian Studies, the essence of its educational ministry and / or the work that is being done and has been…
2012 will mark the our 120th year of training deaconesses, deacons, and diaconal ministers in Canada. From its proud and historic roots since 1892, through seven institutions, the Centre for Christian Studies is proud to be planning a year to remember, marked by celebration, community, worship and growth for all in the United and Anglican…
Charlotte Caron continues as acting principal of the Centre for Christian Studies until the end of July, but since many of the CCS staff are taking holidays in July it seemed like a good time for a celebration of the year that Charlotte spent with us, providing stability, wisdom, hard work, and gracious leadership. One…
The CCS Awards Working Group has announced that it is accepting applications for the $10,000 Emma Kaufman Scholarship. The scholarship is for study or a learning experience outside of Canada or The United States for an extended period of time. It will be awarded to someone with a university degree or demonstrated equivalency. Applicants must demonstrate…
Some participants from the national DUCC (Diakonia of the United Church of Canada) conference dropped by CCS this afternoon to take a tour. Charlotte Caron acted as host, showing folks the library, offices, and meeting rooms/classrooms. Liz Bachmann laid out coffee and treats and Marc Desrosiers had a selection of promotional materials for people to…