CENTRE FOR CHRISTIAN STUDIES

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Political Theology

Recently CCS program staff member David Lappano was interviewed by Prince Doms Odoemena (a local priest in England) as part of his Thinking Faith Project. They discussed the question: “How …

One Year In

It’s been a year since Marion Martin, Tammy Bleue, Keith Hall, and Lynn McGrath graduated from the Centre for Christian Studies in 2019. We wondered how they were doing.

Images from Oppression & Resistance 2020

So much screen time. So much learning.

April Workshops – Working Together

When we heard a sudden need for education and reflection on pastoral care in the midst of a pandemic, we stepped up to meet it.

Zoom Tips for Church Meetings

Here’s some of the things we’ve learned about using Zoom over the past few years.

Donation to 1 Just City

Our celebration banquet is a chance for the CCS community to gather and honour our Companion and graduates. This year, instead, we are making a donation to 1 Just City.

Little Boxes

Little boxes, on the zoom screen
Little boxes made of pixels
Little boxes on the zoom screen, little boxes all the same

The Night Before Circle

Last minute circle preparations inspire versifying.

For Lazarus and Us

A prayer by Ted Dodd

A Little “Outdoor” Time

CCS student Lisa Leffler offers a year of nature to anyone who needs it.

“Please Come Home Now”

CCS student Lorrie Lowes was in Zambia when the pandemic concerns about travel ramped up.

A Virtual Camp

During these times of uncertainty due to Covid-19, CCS students Alana Martin (Minister to the GO Project) and Bri-anne Swan (Community Minister, Living Presence Ministry) are doing what they can …

Making the Call

When Ellen Baynton-Walker’s congregation had to decide how to respond to the pandemic, she turned to the CCS Spiral.

CCS Response to COVID-19

In response to the need to care for one another’s health and safety, we will be moving our our spring learning circles online.

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Care for the Hidden Ones

Last year CCS presented Rev. Canon Nancy Ford with the Companion of the Centre Award in recognition of her work as an agent of justice and compassion and for her …