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SUMMARY:CCS Friday - Universal Christ
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, January 20\, 2023 at noon (Winnipeg time) for an online discussion of the Universal or Cosmic Christ. According to Wikipedia\, the Cosmic Christ is a view of Christology which emphasises Jesus Christ’s concern for the cosmos. Our special guest\, Min-Goo Kang\, will tell his own story of finding his path to God through the lens of Taoism.  Embracing his roots and heritage in this way opened up space to claim his place in Christianity without leaving his culture behind.  In this workshop we will have time to explore the importance of our cultural roots and how they influence our practice of faith.  We will discuss how the idea of a Cosmic Christ bridges culture and faith. \nMin-Goo Kang is a United Church minister from Victoria\, BC. \nClick [HERE] to register. \nCCS Fridays:\nOnline conversations to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts.  These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 (Winnipeg time) and in the form of a Zoom workshop.  There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups.
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/ccs-friday-universal-christ/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CCS Fridays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230110
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SUMMARY:Living Scripture 2023
DESCRIPTION:A 6-week online Education and Worship learning circle on practical bible study\, understanding and interpreting the bible in context\, and the theology of revelation. More information…
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/living-scripture-2023/
CATEGORIES:Learning Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221214T180000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House 2022
DESCRIPTION:If you are in the Winnipeg area\, please join us for a Christmas open house on Wednesday\, Dec. 14th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Chat with the staff. Connect with other members of the CCS community. Get a tour of the building if you like. Pop in and say hi on your way home from work. We’ve decided not to do a whole carol singing thing like we used to do pre-Covid\, but we sure would like to see you and give you a chance to meet new members of staff if you haven’t already. \nThe Centre for Christian Studies is at 60 Maryland St\, Winnipeg\, MB.
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/holiday-open-house-2022/
LOCATION:Woodsworth House\, 60 Maryland Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
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SUMMARY:CCS Friday - Lambeth Learnings
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, Dec 2\, 2022\, for an online discussion of this year’s Lambeth Conference in England. The Lambeth Conference is a meeting of bishops in the worldwide Anglican Communion\, held every decade. What were the important Lambeth learnings about relating and making decisions in a worldwide communion?  In this session we will hear what a Lambeth participant learned and discuss how these insights could inform inter-church and ecumenical relations. Our special guest will be Bishop Geoffrey Woodcroft\, bishop of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land. \nClick [HERE] to register. \nCCS Fridays:\nOnline conversations to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts.  These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 (Winnipeg time) and in the form of a Zoom workshop.  There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups. \n 
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/ccs-friday-lambeth-learnings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CCS Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221123T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221123T190000
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SUMMARY:Covenanting Service for Alan and Alcris
DESCRIPTION:The Central Council of the Centre for Christian Studies \nInvites you to attend the \nCovenanting Service and Reception\nWelcoming \nAlan Lai as new Principal \n& \nAlcris Limongi as new Program Staff \nWednesday\, November 23rd\, 2022 \n5:00 – 6:00 Covenanting Service (in-person & live-streamed) \n6:00 – 7:00 Reception \n\nWestworth United Church \n1750 Grosvenor Avenue\, Winnipeg \n\nLive-stream link: https://youtu.be/kLQ0SaWSDG0 \n  \nFor more information\, contact Cheryl Thiessen at \n204-783-4490 or office@ccsonline.ca
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/covenanting-service-for-alan-and-alcris/
LOCATION:Westworth United Church\, 1750 Grosvenor Ave\, Winnipeg\, MB\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221118T130000
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CREATED:20221101T183754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T164243Z
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SUMMARY:CCS Friday - Why First Advent Requires a Second Advent
DESCRIPTION:“Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left.” – Matthew 24:40-41 \nJoin us for an online discussion of Matthew 24 (lectionary reading for the first Sunday of Advent) on Friday\, November 18\, 2022 at noon (Winnipeg time). How do we interpret this? Is this “rapture” or is it a renewal of creation? Our special guest will be Dan Epp-Tiessen\, biblical scholar and semi-retired professor at the Canadian Mennonite University. \nClick [HERE] to register \nCCS Fridays:\nOnline conversations to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts. These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 CT and in the form of a Zoom workshop. There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups.
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/ccs-friday-rapture-or-renewal/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CCS Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20221028T130000
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UID:17888-1666958400-1666962000@ccsonline.ca
SUMMARY:CCS Friday - Getting Rid of "Us and Them" in the Church
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, October 28 at noon (Winnipeg time) for an online discussion of the processes of exclusion\, marginalization\, and structural inequality that are often unexamined in the church—what we call othering—and actions that move towards a church of belonging where there is mutual power\, access\, and opportunity for all people who share the space. . Our special guest will be Alcris Limongi\, program staff at the Centre for Christian Studies. \nClick [HERE] to register. \nCCS Fridays: \nOnline conversations to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts.  These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 CT and in the form of a Zoom workshop.  There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups.
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/ccs-friday-getting-rid-of-us-and-them-in-the-church/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CCS Fridays
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221027
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SUMMARY:Health\, Pain\, & Trauma 2022
DESCRIPTION:October 20-26\, 2022 is Health\, Pain\, and Trauma. This week-long intensive will explore how to be present for people who are suffering\, physically\, emotionally\, and spiritually\, and how to support resilience through spiritual care.
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/health-pain-trauma-2022/
LOCATION:Woodsworth House\, 60 Maryland Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning Circle
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221019
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T190604Z
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SUMMARY:Ministry as Community-building 2022
DESCRIPTION:October 12-18\, 2022 will be Ministry as Community-building. Healthy community can be both the goal and the path to social justice. This week-long intensive will explore the challenges and the joys of community and the role of the church in creating and maintaining healthy and just communities.
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/ministry-as-community-building-2022/
LOCATION:Woodsworth House\, 60 Maryland Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220629T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220629T173000
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UID:17682-1656520200-1656523800@ccsonline.ca
SUMMARY:Farewell Party for David Lappano
DESCRIPTION:David Lappano has been a member of Program Staff at the Centre for Christian Studies since 2015. Join us for a short gathering on Wednesday\, June 29 from 4:30-5:30pm CDT\, to wish David well as he prepares to leave CCS and follow his calling to priesthood in the Church of England. \nThis event will include some liturgical de-covenanting\, a bit of retrospective storytelling\, and some time for chatting. \nCLICK HERE to register for a link. (You can register right up to the last minute. It just gives us a sense of who’s coming.)
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/farewell-party-for-david-lappano/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220625
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SUMMARY:Learning on Purpose 2022
DESCRIPTION:We’re back in person! \nOur 2-week introduction to learning in community\, self-awareness\, group skills\, conflict\, making change\, and approaches to theology\, scripture\, pastoral care\, education\, worship\, and social justice. Learning on Purpose can be taken as the beginning of the Diaconal Ministries program or as a stand-alone continuing studies course for anyone wanting to deepen their faith-in-action.
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/learning-on-purpose-2022/
LOCATION:Metropolitan United Chuch\, London\, ON\, 468 Wellington St\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220430T153000
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CREATED:20220325T234934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220326T052652Z
UID:17510-1651327200-1651332600@ccsonline.ca
SUMMARY:CCS Online Open House
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 30\, 2-3:30 pm (Central Daylight Time) \nJoin us live on Zoom to get to know the Centre for Christian Studies community.  It’s a chance to meet current program staff and students\, learn about our programs\, bursaries\, and registration process\, ask questions and meet new friends.  Whether you’re considering the diaconate\, diaconal ministry\, or continuing education\, there are options for you with CCS. There will even be a mini tour of Woodsworth House.  It’ll be fun!  Click [HERE] to register and get the link. \nFor more information\, call Lori Stewart at (204) 783-4490 ext 22 or email info@ccsonline.ca
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/ccs-online-open-house/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220603
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211125T222116Z
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SUMMARY:Ages and Stages 2022
DESCRIPTION:An online Education and Worship learning circle on ministry with various age groups\, development theory\, curriculum\, youth ministry\, children’s ministry\, adult education\, ministry with seniors\, and intergenerational ministry.
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/ages-and-stages-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220403T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20220225T212735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220327T165332Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Service of Celebration 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online worship service as we celebrate our 2022 graduates of the Centre for Christian Studies and honour this year’s Companion of the Centre\, Aileen Urquhart. \nThe service will take place Sunday\, April 3rd at 3pm Central Daylight Time\, with a time for informal visiting to follow. \nPlease click [HERE] to register and receive a link. \nNote: If you can’t make it\, some video from the service will be available on the CCS website in the week following.
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/annual-service-of-celebration-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20220225T213715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T184538Z
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SUMMARY:Profiles in Prophetic Diakonia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online conversation about diaconal heroes and the role of the diaconate in social justice. CCS students in their final year of studies in the Diaconal Ministries program will share profiles of diaconal heroes\, living and dead. In the second hour of the session\, we’ll have conversation with this year’s Companion of the Centre\, Aileen Urquhart\, about the diaconal vision for social justice. \nThis event is free\, but you must register for a link.
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/profiles-in-prophetic-diakonia/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220407
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20211125T221912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211125T221912Z
UID:17289-1648684800-1649289599@ccsonline.ca
SUMMARY:Power and Privilege 2022
DESCRIPTION:An intensive Social Justice learning circle on social location\, individual and systemic power\, social analysis\, and the role of the prophet.
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/power-and-privilege-2022/
LOCATION:Woodsworth House\, 60 Maryland Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning Circle
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220329
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20211125T221720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T212029Z
UID:17287-1647907200-1648511999@ccsonline.ca
SUMMARY:Relationships 2022
DESCRIPTION:An intensive Spiritual Care learning circle on intimate and familial relationships\, sexuality and gender\, family systems\, weddings\, covenants\, relationship break-ups\, and the role of minister as support.
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/relationships-2022/
LOCATION:Woodsworth House\, 60 Maryland Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning Circle
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20220125T222148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T200925Z
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SUMMARY:CCS Annual General Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our AGM. Thursday\, March 17\, 2022 at 6pm Central Time via Zoom. \nPlease register so we know who to expect. \nDocuments\n(click to view or download) \n\nAGM 2022 Agenda\n2021 Annual Report\n2021 Year Book\n2021 AGM Minutes\n2021 Audited Financial Statements\n2022 Nominations Table for AGM
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/ccs-annual-general-meeting-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20220211T160050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T160050Z
UID:17381-1646395200-1646398800@ccsonline.ca
SUMMARY:CCS Friday - Becoming an Anti-Racist Church
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online conversation to explore more about what it might mean to become an anti-racist church. How does an organization continue the process of institutional change to become a more intentionally anti-racist one? Together\, we’ll explore a continuum for becoming an anti-racism organization as well as the United Church’s national anti-racism action plan. The conversation will be facilitated by Adele Halliday\, who is the Anti-Racism and Equity Lead staff at the United Church’s General Council Office. \nAdele Halliday is the Anti-Racism and Equity Lead staff at the national office of The United Church of Canada. An experienced anti-racism educator\, workshop leader\, and award-winning writer\, Adele has been involved in anti-racism work with churches in Canada and beyond for many years. She is currently staff resource to the United Church’s Anti-Racism Common Table. She holds a Master of Education as well as a Master of Theological Studies\, and is currently studying towards a Doctor of Education. Adele lives in Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada. \nCCS Fridays:\nOnline conversations to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts.  These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 Central (Winnipeg time) and in the form of a Zoom workshop.  There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups. \nSessions are free but you must register. (Click HERE)
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/ccs-friday-becoming-an-anti-racist-church/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CCS Fridays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20220211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20220121T171102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T214522Z
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SUMMARY:CCS Friday - Painting Canadian Lives: Art and Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, February 11\, for an online discussion of learning from art and learning through art\, and the process of telling historical stories in a contemporary way with artist Kellen Hatanaka. Kellen is a Toronto-based artist and designer  whose currently art exhibit in Vancouver is called “Safe | Home”\, focusing on the historic Japanese-Canadian Asahi baseball team. He has worked with a variety of clients including Nike\, Casper\, The Wall Street Journal\, 7D8\, The Polaris Music Prize\, The Walrus\, The Drake Hotel\, Sid Lee\, Bruce Mau Design\, Frank and Oak and Absolut Vodka. He was awarded the Governor General’s Award in 2016 along with Jon-Erik Lappano for their book\, “Tokyo Digs a Garden.” \n\nCCS Fridays:\nOnline conversations to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts.  These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 Central (Winnipeg time) and in the form of a Zoom workshop.  There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups. \nSessions are free but you must register. (Click HERE)
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/ccs-friday-painting-canadian-lives-art-and-education/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CCS Fridays
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220218
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20211125T221321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211125T221430Z
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Practice 2022
DESCRIPTION:An online Spiritual Care learning circle on the history and diversity of Christian spiritual practices\, private devotion and communal spirituality\, discipleship\, companioning.
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/spiritual-practice-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning Circle
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211216T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20211117T192041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T192130Z
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SUMMARY:Farewell to Michelle Owens
DESCRIPTION:Join us online on Thursday\, December 16\, 2021 at 5:00 pm Central Time\, to say farewell to principal Michelle Owens as she leaves the Centre for Christian Studies to return to congregational ministry in Ontario. \nMichelle joined the staff as principal in 2017. In that time she has worked tirelessly to help the Centre articulate a sustainable vision\, and to secure a firm financial foundation. She is an astute\, collaborative and sensible leader\, who has helped us continue shaping diaconal ministers who are faithful\, resilient and compassionate. \nTo register for this online event\, please click HERE.
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/farewell-to-michelle-owens/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20211112T195556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T224920Z
UID:17214-1639137600-1639141200@ccsonline.ca
SUMMARY:CCS Friday - Rearranging Theological Imaginaries
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, December 10\, for an online conversation with Natalie Wigg-Stevenson from Emmanuel College and doctoral student Ben Menghini on “Rearranging Theological Imaginaries: Performing texts and transgressing book covers”. In Natalie’s new book “Transgressive Devotion: Theology as Performance Art” she argues that theology done as performance art stops trying to describe who God is\, and starts trying to make God appear.\n\nCCS Fridays:\nOnline conversations to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts.  These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 Central (Winnipeg time) and in the form of a Zoom workshop.  There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups. \nSessions are free but you must register. (Click HERE)
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/ccs-friday-transgressive-devotion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CCS Fridays
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20211019T195535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211023T213442Z
UID:17141-1636113600-1636117200@ccsonline.ca
SUMMARY:CCS Friday - Unanswered Questions about 9/11
DESCRIPTION:Join us for on Friday\, November 5\, for an online discussion of “Unanswered Questions”\, Ray McGinnis’ recent book (and accompanying study guide for churches) about the families of those killed in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre on Sept. 11\, 2001\, and their attempts to get answers from their government. Our special guest will be author (and CCS grad) Ray McGinnis.\n\nCCS Fridays:\nOnline conversations to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts.  These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 Central (Winnipeg time) and in the form of a Zoom workshop.  There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups. \nSessions are free but you must register. (Click HERE)
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/ccs-friday-unanswered-questions-about-9-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CCS Fridays
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211029
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20211019T200427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T200427Z
UID:17146-1634774400-1635465599@ccsonline.ca
SUMMARY:Right Relations 2021
DESCRIPTION:A social justice learning circle on the relationship of indigenous and settler people in Canada\, treaty as covenant\, truth and reconciliation\, indigenous spiritualities\, land\, and the theology of mission. More info…
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/right-relations-2021/
CATEGORIES:Learning Circle
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20211001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20210924T155735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T172921Z
UID:17115-1633089600-1633093200@ccsonline.ca
SUMMARY:CCS Friday - Indigenous Autonomy and Theological Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online discussion of Indigenous testamur and a vision of decolonized theological training for the Indigenous church that honours Indigenous self-determination. Our special guest will be Adrian Jacobs\, Keeper of the Circle at the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre \nCCS Fridays:\nOnline conversations to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts.  These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 CT and in the form of a Zoom workshop.  There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups. \nSessions are free but you must register. (Click HERE)
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/ccs-friday-indigenous-autonomy-and-theological-education/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211007
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20211019T200212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T200212Z
UID:17144-1632873600-1633564799@ccsonline.ca
SUMMARY:Culture and Identity 2021
DESCRIPTION:An education and worship learning circle exploring race and culture\, interfaith and ecumenical connections\, and intersectionality. More info…
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/culture-and-identity-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning Circle
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210828
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20210204T165801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T165801Z
UID:16699-1629072000-1630108799@ccsonline.ca
SUMMARY:Learning on Purpose 2021
DESCRIPTION:An intensive 2-week leadership development circle\, offered online this year. More info…
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/learning-on-purpose-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning Circle
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210618
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20210204T170049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T170049Z
UID:16701-1620691200-1623974399@ccsonline.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry as Community-building 2021
DESCRIPTION:An online social justice learning circle. More info…
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/ministry-as-community-building-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning Circle
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ccsonline.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sj-community-icon.png
ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T045905
CREATED:20210420T162735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T184003Z
UID:16852-1619784000-1619787600@ccsonline.ca
SUMMARY:CCS Friday - How It Ends
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nJoin us for a reading from and discussion of “How It Ends” by playwright Debbie Patterson. “How It Ends” is an immersive\, interactive dance/theatre piece\, produced in Winnipeg in 2019. It explores end-of-life issues\, seen through the lens of disability. Playwright Debbie Patterson uses her lived experience of a progressive\, debilitating\, incurable illness to provide a new understanding of what makes life worth living\, the value of suffering\, and the pleasure of surrendering control. Debbie will read excerpts from her play and there will be time for small group and large group discussion. This CCS Friday is included as part of the “Grief and Loss” learning circle and will be attended by students developing their skills in providing spiritual care in the context of death and grief. \nCCS Fridays:\nOnline conversations to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts.  These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 CT and in the form of a Zoom workshop.  There will be opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups. \nSessions are free but you must register.
URL:https://ccsonline.ca/event/ccs-friday-how-it-ends/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="CCS":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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