News from CCS and the CCS community
In April we sent a survey to 429 of our amazing donors and asked why you care about the Centre for Christian Studies. Here are a few learnings: 146 of you took the time to fill in the survey—that’s an excellent 34% response rate–in itself an indication of how much you care and connect to…
The United Church of Canada’s General Council is meeting online (so clearly the picture above is not accurate) over a number of months to discuss the business of the church. One proposal that has been brought forward by a commissioner to General Council relates to the accessibility for people with disabilities of theological programs for…
David Lappano has been a member of Program Staff at the Centre for Christian Studies since 2015. As of July 31, 2022 he will be leaving CCS to follow his calling to priesthood in the Church of England. Some members of CCS staff will have a chance to say goodbye to David in person when he…
CCS is looking for a new Principal and a new member of Program Staff.
June 13 to 24 in London, ON. Contact us right away to register.
Mentors and students gathered online to reflect on diaconal identity last week.
Today, April 23rd, is World Book Day, an international day to celebrate reading and publishing. To celebrate, we asked some of the CCS staff to share a book they’ve read in the past year that had an impact.
From March 31 to April 6 a small group of students gathered online to explore the power dynamics that shape our world and to consider just and transformative ways of using their own power for good.
On April 3, 2022 the Centre for Christian Studies recognized Aileen Urquhart with the Companion of the Centre Award.
Ten students gathered online from March 22 to 29, 2022 to explore the various kinds of relationships that shape up.
Planning ahead for continuing education? Considering a dive into Diaconal Ministry? Check out what’s coming up in 2022-2023.
Join us for the Annual Service of Celebration on April 3, and leave a congratulatory comment here.
CCS grad Bri-anne Swan will be exploring, and critically critiquing, the United Church’s history with sexuality and ministry.
Join us on Saturday, April 2, 2022 for an online conversation about diaconal heroes and the role of the diaconate in social justice. Starting at 10am CDT (Winnipeg time) CCS students in their final year of studies in the Diaconal Ministries program will share profiles of diaconal heroes, living and dead. In the second hour…
The Centre for Christian Studies’ annual report for the year 2021.