Thoughts, prayers, anecdotes, opinions, and personal reflections of CCS staff
“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.
“Thank you for taking me in; we nuns are persona non grata among certain people in the Vatican, but they will never find me here.” Miriam Therese Winter led us in singing “Joy is Like the Rain” at the graduation banquet on Saturday.
The 2013 graduates of centre offered their reflection on the “landscape of hope” as part of the Centre for Christian Studies’ Annual Service of Celebration.
Videos from CCS’s monthly noon-hour presentation and discussion on theological themes on March 8, 2013.
Topic – Theology of Diversity, Multiculturalism
Speakers: Evelyn Broadfoot and Diane Dwarka
Today is International Pie Day (March 14 = 3.14). In honour of the occasion, here are some pie charts about the CCS student body… Happy Pie Day. Have a slice.
Celebrating all the women past and present who make the road by walking.
“The wolf and the lamb shall feed together… they shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain…” CCS Program Staffperson Ann Naylor reflects on bullying from a theological perspective.
Richard Manley-Tannis reflects on his experience of blogging in a ministry context.
CCS’s monthly noon-hour presentation and discussion on theological themes.
Februrary’s topic – Theology of Diversity, Interfaith Dialogue
Speakers: Ray Dirks and Manju Lodha
We have hidden our own nightmare in another’s terror.
It is no longer enough to be sorry.
How we connect
Maylanne Maybee writes: Is it appropriate for the non-Aboriginal party to take the initiative to invite collaboration. Adrian Jacobs’ answer: Participation in issues of concern for Aboriginal people is the invitation.
Maylanne Maybee writes: When working and worshipping with other Christians, we should be open to and prepared for surprises!
Michèle Barr and Virginia Platt reflect on practical ecumenism. Videos from CCS’s noon-hour presentation on Theology of Diversity – Ecumenical Connections.