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June LDM underway

The June Leadership Development Module is well underway at Woodsworth House in Winnipeg.

Upcoming Courses at St. Stephen’s

CCS students (and others) might be interested in these courses being offered this year by St. Stephen’s College in Edmonton

Ministering By Word and Example 2013

CCS is offering a course of study this fall to explore diakonia in the Anglican tradition. It will be of interest to those preparing for ordination to the diaconate, to deacons, or to anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of ministry.

Charlotte Caron’s Book Is For The Birds

Charlotte Caron (CCS 1972) has launched a book of poetry entitled The Magic of Birds. Here’s an excerpt…

Caring for our history

The recently formed CCS Archives Working Group had their first meeting today. They are tasked with caring for and organizing all our old documents and items of historical importance.

Advocacy and Lobbying

Over at the Christian Century website, Louise Williams (well-known to many in the diaconal community), has a brief reflection on the lectionary passage Luke 7:1-10 and a diaconal perspective on advocacy and lobbying.

CCS Students in Israel/Palestine

Two of our students are in Israel and Palestine as part of a tour for their Global Perspectives Experience.

Nominations for Companion Sought

The CCS Awards Working Group is inviting nominations for the 2014 Companion of the Centre Award.

2013 Commissioning

We have six students slated for commissioning as Diaconal Ministers in the United Church of Canada this year. As we move into Conference Annual Meeting season, we congratulate our grads as they are recognized by the church.

August LDM deadline approaching

June 1st is the deadline to apply for the August LDM.

CCS hires new Development Coordinator

CCS is pleased to announce our new Development Coordinator, effective July 8, 2013. She is well-known to the CCS community and we look forward to having her on staff.

Begin the Beguines

On April 14, 2013 the last Beguine died in Belgium. The folks at Anglicans Online write in praise of the Beguines – lay women who lived as a religious community in the world.

Maylanne Reflects on DUCC

Maylanne attended the gathering of DUCC (Diakonia of the United Church of Canada) last week. Here are her reflections as an ecumenical observer…

Jessie MacLeod recognized as Companion of the Centre

On May 2, 2013 Jessie MacLeod was presented with the Companion of the Centre award by the Centre for Christian Studies at a gathering in Tatamagouche, NS.

Prayers for Diakonia

To mark the beginning of the national DUCC gathering, some prayers written by the recently graduated students during their Integrating Year.