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Registration for the August Leadership Development Module at the Tatamagouche Centre in Nova Scotia was lower than we were hoping, but we’re going to do it anyway!  The LDM runs from August 8-20, 2011.  The deadline for application has past, but if you’re desperate to attend, we can accommodate you.  Give us a call (204-783-4490) or…

We want YOU to help us grow the CCS Ministry in pastoral care, education and social transformation During the summer months, CCS staff and volunteers continue their program development, governance and planning for the Fall and Winter ’12 activities. As we gear-up for the exciting seasons ahead, we are mindful that your financial and prayerful…

“Courageous Engagement: Forging New Relationships” is the theme for the Diakonia of the United Church National Gathering being held at the University of Winnipeg. Conference participants will be exploring ways to build bridges and relationships with aboriginal brothers and sisters in community while deepening our understanding of Aboriginal and First Nation cultural understandings. For much…

Seven men and women from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, gathered for two weeks at Woodsworth House in Winnipeg for the Leadership Development Module. There was lots of learning, great singing, profound moments of worship, creative play, hard work, and LOTS of laughter. One interesting feature of this LDM group was that they ate communally for…

Charlotte Caron, Ted Dodd and Ann Naylor from CCS attended the United Church Conference of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario meetings in Kenora, ON during the last weekend in May. Ted chaired the Conference Visioning and Critical Reflection Committee which helps the Conference keep grounded in its theology. Charlotte participated in a presentation called “A Prairie…

The last couple of weeks at CCS has been Leadership Development Module time. An intense, profound, and BUSY time. As a result, I haven’t been able to get the updates up on the blog. Luckily Marc has still been keeping the constituency up to date through email, so if you get the bi-weekly emails, a…

Lynda Trono will speak about her recent participation at the World Parliament of Religions in Australia on Friday, May 6, 11:45 AM – 1 PM at the CCS House, 60 Maryland Street in Winnipeg.  Bring a lunch, and RSVP to Marc if you’d like to come. Lynda will share her experience of the Parliament of the…

The Centre for Christian Studies is pleased to announce the appointment of Maylanne Maybee as its new Principal.  “The Centre for Christian Studies is an exceptional school of experiential learning for people dedicated to the Church’s ministry of service, mission and justice. I look forward to the adventurous days ahead – days of exploration, collaboration…

Stay tuned…

The podcast from last month’s Mindful Munchin’ presentation by barb janes on The Arts and Hospitality is now available.  Barb spent her sabbatical researching various ways that churches have formed hospitable relationships with the arts and artists.  She is working on a book (maybe) which will be called (maybe) “Inviting Wonder” (maybe).  She accompanied her…

The Centre for Christian Studies is pleased to announce that Marc Desrosiers will be joining our staff on March 15 as the Development and Community Relations Coordinator.  Marc has many years of development experience.  Most recently he has served as Director of Development and Alumni, The Salvation Army Booth University College in Winnipeg.  Previously he…

OK, this is not news to anybody, least of all to Marion herself, but an error in an early draft of the CCS annual report had her included among the list of CCS alumni and friends who had passed away in 2010.  We corrected this mistake fairly quickly, but not before a couple of people…