Category: Reflections

Learning to Listen – Reflections on being a Chaplain

“Turns out, that trip back to CCS as chaplain was just what I needed,” says Jamie Bradshaw.

“I Was Union”

In celebration of the UCC’s 90th anniversary, some stories from Florence Karpoff’s time in deaconess training ninety years ago.

Irene Rainey – Companion

On April 19, 2015 Irene Rainey was named a Companion of the Centre by the Centre for Christian Studies.

Ted Reflects on Seventeen Years

Ted Dodd discusses what he has loved about his time at the Centre for Christian Studies.

A Thank You Note to Ted

Scott Douglas was asked to say a few words about Ted Dodd at last weekend’s Centre for Christian Studies graduation banquet. There is perhaps a reason he doesn’t often get asked to do this sort of thing.

Blast from the Past

The old CCS building on Charles Street, then and now.

Persevering Through the Mud

Dave Robinson finds an inspiring example in his great-aunt Edythe.

Diakonia – Serving With Authority

Maylanne Maybee has an article on the diaconate in the most recent Rupert’s Land News.

Groundhog

Sleepers Wake: A Groundhog Liturgy

O you who descended into the earth and rose again with the dawn, awaken in us irrational hope,

Merry Saint Stephen’s Day

The staff of the Centre for Christian Studies reflect on St. Stephen’s Day (Dec. 26) and on Stephen, one of the first Christian deacons.

The Gift of Song

A taste of some of the music that was on offer at last Fridays’ Cookies and Carols at CCS

What does it mean to be an Ally?

What does it mean to be an ally?

CCS students in discussion

What Is It Like To Be A First Year Student At CCS?

Did we realize our searching, our yearning, would reveal that we are no longer separate?

The moon through tree branches, I think

Image of the Week – Moon (maybe)

The fear of Halloween is the fear of all the things we could lose.

A Lament for a Lack of Chocolate

We curse you fruit and vegetable lovers, you carriers of healthy snacks! How can you bring them before God?