Upcoming events and happenings at CCS
The videos from September’s “Second Fridays at CCS” presentations are now available, so even if you weren’t in the room at lunch-time on the second Friday of the month, you can still be part of the experience. Dianne Baker, who served with the Ecumencial Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel, and Louise Simbandumwe, social justice…
According to Liz, registrations for the CCS anniversary Saturday banquet are at 118! The evening promises to be a celebration of community, Friends, and achievements. The venue will be Young United Church on Broadway, where events of the day will have taken place, with Helen Reed, chair of the Communications and Promotions Committee as host….
Here in Canada and all across the world, people struggle to live together in peace. And yet we are overwhelmed by unsettling examples of intolerance, bigotry, and hatred. Where is the hope? The Centre for Christian Studies is proud to host a public lecture and dialogue on the theme of “Diversity, Transformation, & Hope” with…
CCS is happy to welcome Dianne Baker and Louise Simbanduwe to kick off our 2012-2013 Second Friday series of noon-hour learnings, at 12 noon on Friday, September 14. Dianne and Louise will be discussing accompaniment and solidarity. Dianne Baker served with the Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel for three months in 2011. She…
Reminder: On September 4 the registration fee for CCS’s 120th Anniversary weekend goes up. Register now and save. Online registration is available. View the schedule of events. Public lecture with Stan McKay and Joy Kogawa, concert with Carolyn McDade, class reunions, workshops, banquet, and more…
Charlotte Caron, former Acting Principal and also a member of the 120th Local Planning Group, adds: Dorothy Naylor who has retired several times but finally came to rest in Ottawa where she and Garth enjoy life in a condo community, are participants in First United Church (co-habiting/sharing with All Saints Anglican), and escape to Pugwash,…
Approximately 50+ registrations to date plus 15 or so Social Ministry students plus staff! A reminder: Early Bird rates apply until September 4. After that, regular registration fee goes up to $120. Register NOW online. The 120th Planning Team, plus Friends and volunteers are busy: Charlotte Caron is organizing class reunions; Barbara Barnett is working…
There have been a few updates to the schedule for the CCS 120th Anniversary celebration in October. On the opening night there will be a public lecture on “Transformative Hope – A Dialogue” with Stan McKay and Joy Kogawa. At the Saturday evening banquet Caryn Douglas will be honoured as a Companion of the Centre. …
Registrations are still coming in for CCS’s 120th Anniversary celebration this fall. And if you have any memorabilia from CCS or its United Church and Anglican forerunners, let Marc know.
On May 12th, Woodsworth House was “abuzz” with activity, as volunteers came out to help with the Spring Work Bee. Thanks to everyone who lent a hand in sprucing up the CCS exterior: Jim Hatherly, Lynda Trono, John Drewitt, Liz Janzen-Drewitt, and Liz Bachmann. They poured 2 yards of soil around the building foundation, painted the…
October 11-14, 2012 Centre for Christian Studies, Winnipeg, MB Register online at: http://www.ccsonline.ca/Secure/anniversaryregistration.html Schedule of Events (schedule updated Oct 5, 2012) Thursday, October 11 7:00 pm at Young United Church (map) CCS hosts a public event on Diversity, Transformation, & Hope – a Dialogue with Stan McKay and Raheel Raza Friday, October 12 9:30 am at Centre…
Calling all Friends and former students of the Centre for Christian Studies… 120th Anniversary Weekend Winnipeg – October 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2012 Serving and Transforming the Church in Canada for 120 Years Plan to attend and participate in a host of events, including: a public lecture by a distinguished guest – to be…
This isn’t a CCS event, but it looks like something our students and community might appreciate Prairie Mosaic: An Intercultural Ministry Event When: June 6, 2012 – June 7, 2012 Where: Grosvenor Park United Church, Saskatoon, SK Cost: $60 by April 15; $75 after April 15; $45 for youth and underemployed (includes Wednesday supper, Thursday lunch, light refreshments…
Our friends at Affirm United asked us to help spread the word about their annual general meeting this August in Montreal… We invite members, guests, and friends to a celebration that includes speakers, workshops, worship, community time, and warm Québec-style hospitality. The 2012 Annual General Meeting will take place the morning of Monday, August 6,…
It was a joyous weekend at the Centre for Christian Studies – with the banquet on Saturday night and the Annual Service of Celebration on Sunday afternoon. Five students graduated, and two of the three Companions of the Centre for 2012 were honoured. Many students from the Pastoral Care theme year learning circle were present,…