A word of explanation: I was tasked, as the CCS “Information” officer, with writing up a sheet of biographies for the participants in the recent CCS Program Consultation, so people could have a sense of who they were meeting with and perhaps what others were bringing to the table. “You know, just whatever you can find…
Much of the CCS staff head out to St. Benedict’s Monastery for the CCS program consultation.
Ted writes: Thursday, January 17, 2013, Maylanne and I drove, in minus 30 temperatures, on the treacherous and icy roads to Kenora, to lead a weekend retreat for the Diocese of Keewatin. Deacons, lay readers and priests gathered from the Diocese for a time of renewal and learning. Opportunities for worship, prayer and exploration of…
Maylanne Maybee writes: When working and worshipping with other Christians, we should be open to and prepared for surprises!
Michèle Barr and Virginia Platt reflect on practical ecumenism. Videos from CCS’s noon-hour presentation on Theology of Diversity – Ecumenical Connections.
2013 dates and locations for CCS’s Leadership Development Module. June 10-22, 2013 at Woodsworth House (CCS) in Winnipeg and August 12-24 at St. Paul’s University in Ottawa
Starting in January, CCS will be hosting a Eucharist in the Anglican tradition on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
Marc presents the outcome of the 2012 fall fundraising campaign.
Ann Naylor reflects on 3 recent gatherings at CCS: Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organizers of Feast for Friends, CCS’s Second Fridays, and people in solidarity with Chief Theresa Spence and Idle No More.
A reflection on the “Idle No More” movement from Rev. Micheline Montreuil
Epiphany, which falls on Sunday, January 6, is traditionally a season that focuses on the Church’s mission – deriving, no doubt, from the story of the encounter with the Christ child of wise and gifted visitors from other lands, cultures, and possibly faith traditions. We associate their offerings of gold and incense and myrrh with…
The final edition of Tapestry has been mailed out to those in the CCS community who don’t have email (or who just like holding things in their hands) and is being sent out electronically. You can also download it from the Tapestry page. This special edition features articles from and about our 120th anniversary celebration.
It’s a new year, and with a new year comes a new look for the CCS website and blog, a new format for our regular “Common Threads” updates, and new forms for students. Things might get a little jumbly in the next while as we put all this newness in place, so please bear with…
Just in time for Christmas comes this reflection from Lynda Trono as part of CCS’s monthly Second Fridays series. Lynda and Jennifer deGroot presented on Friday, December 14th, 2012 at CCS, followed by an engaging discussion on the challenges of living simply.