“Learning on Purpose is a crash course in life!” – LoP participant The registration deadline for the Centre’s 2-week introduction to leadership, theology, social justice, spiritual care, and learning-in-community is …
At our Annual Service of Celebration graduates of the CCS Diploma in Diaconal Ministries reflected on Jesus’ call to “Follow me.” A full sanctuary of friends, family, and special guests …
Judy Astley (UCC 1990) came to the Centre for Christian Studies as a spiritual seeker. She says, “Katherine Edmonstone (UCC 1986), the diaconal minister at my church in Kitchener, recognized …
On the weekend of March 24 and 25 we will be celebrating the graduation of four students from our Diploma in Diaconal Ministries program, as well as honouring the recipient …
While in London I was able to visit with Karen McBride, Warden of the Methodist Diaconal Order of the UK, and Ruth Richey, Vice Warden. Karen invited me to visit …
as we honour the 2019 Graduates and Companion of the Centre The Annual Service of Celebration weekend is one of the busiest times at CCS! Spring learning circles for Theme …
– A Research Project by Rev. Tracy Robertson, Diaconal Minister Spirituality? What is spirituality? I’m sure it’s different for everyone. For me, spirituality is the feeling of being connected. Fandom …
Calling all friends of CCS! Please join us for our Annual General Meeting on March 7, 2019 at 6:00pm CST. If you’re in the Winnipeg area, come by Woodsworth House at …
One wouldn’t necessarily think that there was a parallel between the historical lives of diaconal ministers and those of artists. Yet Terrie Chedore found one, which she explores in her …
This March brings two opportunities to dig in to issues that profoundly affect us all. Power and Privilege From March 20-26, 2019, the Centre for Christian Studies will be offering …
Last week the Centre for Christian Studies started something new. CCS students have been using technology for years, to access course materials, submit assignments, connect with each other and with …
Thanks to generous donors, CCS has a few scholarships available for our students and/or CCS graduates pursuing further education. The deadline for applications is April 1. For more information, contact …
It’s always a joy to gather with friends, to share delights of the season and sing in community. As one person who missed this year’s gathering commented, “ I love …
If we were to glance around the table of the new Denominational Executive appointed at the 43rd General Council of the United Church of Canada, we would note, perhaps, the …
In 1977, Deb Hinksman was a young theology student and candidate for ordination when she met CCS principal Marion Niven at a conference. When Marion asked Deb what she planned …
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