News from CCS and the CCS community
CCS is offering a course of study this fall to explore diakonia in the Anglican tradition. It will be of interest to those preparing for ordination to the diaconate, to deacons, or to anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of ministry.
Charlotte Caron (CCS 1972) has launched a book of poetry entitled The Magic of Birds. Here’s an excerpt…
The recently formed CCS Archives Working Group had their first meeting today. They are tasked with caring for and organizing all our old documents and items of historical importance.
Two of our students are in Israel and Palestine as part of a tour for their Global Perspectives Experience.
The CCS Awards Working Group is inviting nominations for the 2014 Companion of the Centre Award.
We have six students slated for commissioning as Diaconal Ministers in the United Church of Canada this year. As we move into Conference Annual Meeting season, we congratulate our grads as they are recognized by the church.
June 1st is the deadline to apply for the August LDM.
CCS is pleased to announce our new Development Coordinator, effective July 8, 2013. She is well-known to the CCS community and we look forward to having her on staff.
Maylanne attended the gathering of DUCC (Diakonia of the United Church of Canada) last week. Here are her reflections as an ecumenical observer…
On May 2, 2013 Jessie MacLeod was presented with the Companion of the Centre award by the Centre for Christian Studies at a gathering in Tatamagouche, NS.
To mark the beginning of the national DUCC gathering, some prayers written by the recently graduated students during their Integrating Year.
The spring Social Ministry Year learning circle wrapped up yesterday, and most of the students have returned to their home communities to carry on their learning and ministry.
Ted will be on sabbatical in May, June, and July. Have a great time of relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation, Ted! Here’s what he has to say about his plans:
“By all accounts, the Centre for Christian Studies is like a mustard seed. Smaller than other theological schools. Prolific, economical and tenacious, it grows wherever planted and is able to self-sow.” Pat Thompson’s report on the Program Consultation.
Yesterday and today students led sessions for their peers on Voluntary Simplicity, Food Security, Water, and Human Rights.