CCS Annual Service of Celebration 2019
Open to the public. Come join the Centre for Christian Studies for a service of worship to celebrate our graduating students and honour the 2019 Companion of the Centre, Nancy Ford.
Open to the public. Come join the Centre for Christian Studies for a service of worship to celebrate our graduating students and honour the 2019 Companion of the Centre, Nancy Ford.
A spiritual care learning circle focusing on mental health, chronic pain, stress, depression, suicide, abuse, trauma, and healing.
Our two-week leadership development course, held this year at Woodsworth House in Winnipeg, MB. Tuition cost is $1600. More information...
The fall learning circle for students in the final year of their diaconal ministry program, focusing on theology, personal faith statements and official creeds, diaconal/vocational/ministry identity.
An education and worship learning circle on story, preaching, scripture as narrative, and the arts in worship and education.
A spiritual care learning circle on the history and diversity of Christian spiritual practices, private devotion and communal spirituality, discipleship, and companioning.
Join us at the CCS offices for a casual get-together, with festive singing and tasty treats. December 10, 4-6pm.
A social justice online learning circle on social location, individual and systemic power, social analysis, and the role of the prophet.
All friends of the Centre for Christian Studies are invited to join us, in person at Woodsworth House (60 Maryland St, Winnipeg) or online via videoconferencing, for the AGM, 6pm-8pm Central time.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, churches and clergy are suddenly trying to figure out how to hold their faith communities together and get some of their work done remotely. For the past few years the Centre for Christian Studies has been using Zoom to stay connected with students and staff across Canada and the world....
A free workshop discussing strategies and principles for offering pastoral care in a crisis (for example, a global pandemic). Tuesday, April 14 at 11am Central Time (Winnipeg). Facilitated by CCS Principal Michelle Owens and Development Coordinator Lori Stewart. Donations are gratefully accepted. Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvcuyrqzotecPk692Yk3C31fASzTEEWQ
A social justice learning circle on systems of oppressions (racism, sexism, heterosexism, colonialism, etc.), models of change, and theologies of resistance (liberation theology, feminist theology, queer theology, etc.). NOTE: This learning circle has been moved to online.
The spring learning circle for students in the final year of the their diaconal ministry program, focusing on preparation for active ministry. NOTE: This learning circle has been moved to online.
A free workshop exploring the Centre for Christian Studies' Action-Reflection Spiral as a tool for pastoral care and faithful decision-making. Tuesday, April 21 at 11am Central Time (Winnipeg). Facilitated by CCS Principal Michelle Owens and Development Coordinator Lori Stewart. Donations are gratefully accepted. Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uJIlduuvqzgpfSjDjkl7L8z5VbkBUroqJg
An 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. NOTE: This learning circle has been moved to online.
A free workshop discussing strategies for offering pastoral care with an awareness of trauma and post-traumatic stress. Tuesday, April 28 at 11am Central Time (Winnipeg). Facilitated by CCS Principal Michelle Owens and Development Coordinator Lori Stewart. Donations are gratefully accepted. Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvdu2rrD0rHdJDnxvb7lZ_x2DuH53MnG7w
A spiritual care online learning circle on intimate and familial relationships, sexuality and gender, family systems, weddings, covenants, relationship break-ups, and the role of minister as support.
Join us for an online tea party to congratulate our graduates from the diaconal ministry program.
The fall learning circle for Diaconal Ministry students in their final year.
A spiritual care learning circle. More info...