“This was the most impacting and interesting circle to date,” said one student in CCS’s Grief and Loss intensive learning circle, April 28-May 5, 2021. Nine diaconal students gathered online (because, you know, pandemic) for a week to discuss spiritual care in the context of grief and loss. Students shared deeply of their own experiences…
Ordained minister and silversmith, Robin McGauley is more than just one thing.
We reflected on what makes scripture alive and what it means to live in relationship with scripture.
On April 17, 2021 the Centre for Christian Studies recognized Anne Manikel with the Companion of the Centre Award.
Our 2021 Annual Service of Celebration, recognizing this year’s graduates and Companion of the Centre, was held online on April 17, 2021. More than 70 people from across Canada and the world participated in this worship service, celebrating the 2021 graduates of the Diaconal Ministries program – Karlene Kimber, Alana Martin, Rebecca Pike, and Bri-anne…
Congratulations to graduates Alana Martin, Bri-anne Swan, Karlene Kimber, and Rebecca Pike and to Companion Anne Manikel! Leave a comment and join in the celebrations.
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting this Thursday at 6pm Central Time. Visit the AGM event page for documents and to register for the zoom link.
Ha Na Park shares her recent reflections on racism, particularly naming anti-Asian racism, and the experience of women.
Robin McGauley is donating 15% from the sale of her beautiful spiral-patterned jewelry to CCS.
Kristie Pilling talks with Bruce Jackson about environmental justice and the personhood of rivers.
On Friday, March 12, 2021 the Centre for Christian Studies hosted an online discussion with Kim Uyede-Kai on the ways in which the Covid-19 pandemic exposes long-standing racial divisions and systemic injustices.
There will be three online events in April recognizing our 2021 grads and Companion of the Centre.
This year you can take Learning on Purpose from wherever you are! August 16 – 27, 2021
Tired of making sourdough bread? Given up on learning the ukulele? Watched everything on Netflix?
CCS Principal Michelle Owens explores the question of whether deacons and diaconal ministers should call themselves (or let others call them) “Reverend.”