“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…
Maylanne Maybee writes about the gathering of UCC Community and Social Justice Ministers – Sewing the Edges Together: It was a bit of a leap to go from that meeting to a gathering of community and social justice ministers of the United Church of Canada, June 8-11, 2011 at Canterbury Hills Conference Centre in Ancaster, just…
Maylanne Maybee, CCS Principal-designate, writes about the meeting of the heads of the Anglican Theological Schools in Toronto, June 6&7, 2011: What issues of governance are Anglican colleges for theological education facing? How do they relate to the university with which they are affiliated? What different tools and practices are they using for distance education? …
Companion of the Centre nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Companion. The “Companion of the Centre” award was established in 2001 by the Central Council of the Centre. Through this award, CCS honors, at the Annual Service of Celebration, one or more persons: graduates who through their life and ministry, have brought distinction and…
In a recent community update, to advertise the upcoming farewell to Charlotte gathering, Marc posted some bird pictures and invited readers to name the bird (Charlotte is an avid bird-watcher). The winner was Barbara Barnett. The was a prize (a $25 gift certificate), and also, in Barbara’s words, a price… The price was Marc’s invitation…
You are invited to a “Real and Virtual” Reception for Charlotte! We are planning a “Real and Virtual Reception” at Woodsworth House to honor and thank our Acting Principal Charlotte Caron, CCS’72 … as she transitions into her departure from CCS and paves the way for the in-coming Principal – Maylanne Maybee – on August…