Upcoming Courses at St. Stephen’s
CCS students (and others) might be interested in these courses being offered this year by St. Stephen’s College in Edmonton
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Ministering By Word and Example 2013
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.
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Charlotte Caron’s Book Is For The Birds
Charlotte Caron (CCS 1972) has launched a book of poetry entitled The Magic of Birds. Here’s an excerpt…
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Caring for our history
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.
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CCS Students in Israel/Palestine
Two of our students are in Israel and Palestine as part of a tour for their Global Perspectives Experience.
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Nominations for Companion Sought
The CCS Awards Working Group is inviting nominations for the 2014 Companion of the Centre Award.
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2013 Commissioning
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.
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August LDM deadline approaching
June 1st is the deadline to apply for the August LDM.
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CCS hires new Development Coordinator
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.
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Maylanne Reflects on DUCC
Maylanne attended the gathering of DUCC (Diakonia of the United Church of Canada) last week. Here are her reflections as an ecumenical observer…
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Events | News | Profiles | Reflections
Jessie MacLeod recognized as Companion of the Centre
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.
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Prayers for Diakonia
To mark the beginning of the national DUCC gathering, some prayers written by the recently graduated students during their Integrating Year.
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Safe Travels, Social Ministry Students
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.
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Ted Dodd goes on Sabbatical
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:
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Continuing the Conversation – Program Consultation Report
“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.
