CENTRE FOR CHRISTIAN STUDIES

Imagine Church Differently.

Katharine Hockin Lane

On September 22, 2013 the lane behind Trinity-St. Paul United Church in Toronto was named in honour Katharine Hockin (U1937).

Hospitality and the Arts – videos from October’s Second Fridays

Jamie Howison and barb janes provided intriguing images of what the relationship between the church, the world, and the arts could be at October’s Second Fridays presentation on October 11, 2013.

A Feast for Friends

A day to meet each other in friendship; to learn together; to share stories together; to play together, to feast together … to become a people who walk together

Chair in Contextual Theology

The Centre for Christian Studies is pleased to announce the new position of Chair of Contextual Theology. This is the chair, seen here…

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Reclaiming Our Anglican Roots

On Saturday, September 21st, a class of seven students and two facilitators met from 9 AM to 4 PM at Woodsworth House for the first session of CCS’s new course for Anglicans – Ministering by Word and Example: Exploring DIAKONIA in the Anglican Tradition.

Upcoming Second Fridays – Hospitality

Coming up on Friday Oct 11, 2013, Jamie Howison and barb janes will reflect on faith, hospitality, and the arts as part of CCS’s Second Fridays series.

Truth, Reconciliation, and Cupcakes

“I was there for 13 years. Never got a hug. Never celebrated a birthday.”
And so at every Truth and Reconciliation event, they hold a birthday party and make sure there are enough cupcakes for every person there.

Liz is Moving On

It is with a mix of personal regret but warm wishes and much gratitude for her contribution to CCS, that we announce the retirement of Liz Bachmann, effective November 23, 2013.

Didn’t Our Hearts Burn Within Us?

Fire drill at Woodsworth House this morning. IY students were happy for the break.

Want to Make History?

The CCS Archives Working Group is looking for volunteers to 1) put together a display on CCS’s Anglican heritage, and/or 2) work with the historic deaconess uniform.

Development Lunch

“Development Lunches,” part of every Learning Circle a few years ago, are starting up again after a hiatus.

Alive, Alert, Enthusiastic, Awake

Seven CCS students enter their final year of studies this year – bringing together their learning and reflecting on wisdom.

Field Orientations 2013

At the beginning of each theme year, CCS program staff make an effort to connect in person with the facilitators, mentors and local committees attached to each site.

Glass Jar in a Blue Sock

Barbara Hansen’s personal smoothie concoctions have been a staple of learning circles since she start at CCS in 2009.

Humour and Faith – videos from September’s Second Fridays

Last Friday the room was full of people eager to discuss the relationship between humour and faith. Lesley Harrison and Scott Douglas offered reflections that were both funny and faithful.