Upcoming events and happenings at CCS
Joan Kennedy attended the Leadership Development Module in 2010, and is headed toward a ministry of Word, Sacrament, and Pastoral Care. I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to participate in the Centre for Christian Studies’ Leadership Development Module this past summer in Calgary. As a Candidate for Ordination, I found the content…
We already have two people signed up and it’s only November! Contact info@ccsonline.ca for more info. MINISTRY PERSONNEL: Looking for meaningful continuing education? Taking a sabbatical? Searching for renewal in ministry? The LDM will be offered twice this year. Once in Winnipeg at CCS, May 30 – June 11, 2011. And again in Nova Scotia…
Last Wednesday, the Very Rev. Dr. Stan McKay spoke to around 70 people as part of CCS’s Mindful Munching lunchtime discussion. The topic was “Truth and Reconciliation: Where Do We Go From Here?”. The audio podcast of this presentation is now available. Just right-click on the link below (ctrl-click if you’re on Mac without a…
Mardi Tindal, Moderator of the United Church, dropped by the Educational Ministry Year Learning Circle today on her way through Winnipeg. She brought greetings from the United Church of Canada (“Because I can,” she said) and expressed support and encouragement for the work the students are doing in preparing for ministry.
Litany for Christian Education Friday morning, Week One Introduction to Educational Ministry Fiery, cloudy pillar, you guide our lives. As learners and leaders, may we remember our story of community and liberation. God of the prophets, you demand of us justice. As teachers and ministers, may we embody our call and covenant. Holy Wisdom,…
The Fall Learning Circle of the Educational Ministry Year at CCS started today. Twenty students from across Canada are gathered at Woodsworth House for the next two weeks to explore educational theory, preaching and worship, interfaith dialogue, and other themes. Because CCS Theme Years are offered on a 3-year rotation, there are some students attending…
The fall Integrating Year Learning Circle wrapped up today. The students brought in Indian food from Charisma for lunch to share with the staff, in honour of Melanie Borondia’s last day at the Centre as Administrative Assistant. Among the many gifts that Melanie brought to CCS, the most appreciated were here organizational skills. In the…
Deb, Kimiko, Mary, Vicky, and Mary Elizabeth are halfway through their fall Integrating Year Learning Circle. Reports are that it is going well.
Beginning September 22nd CCS will have five students in Winnipeg preparing for their “Integrating Year”. The Integrating Year is a time when students have the opportunity to incorporate their learning’s – theory and practice, faith and action. We are preparing for a full house this October when 22 students will be coming to Winnipeg for…
Throughout this month Ted and Ann will be traveling to various sites across Canada doing “field placement orientation” with students in the Educational Ministry year and their Learning Facilitators, Diaconal Mentors, and Local Committees. Students in the Ed Year are doing field placements in congregations and Christian educational settings, and the field placement orientation is…
The second LDM of the year is currently underway in Calgary. Ted Dodd is leading a group of 16 who are meeting at Parkdale United Church from August 8 to August 21.