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June LDM application deadline extended

There is still room in the June 10-22 Leadership Development Module in Winnipeg if you’re interested; the application deadline has been extended to May 1st. (The deadline to apply for the …

Centre for Christian Studies Relocates (and you won’t believe HOW)

Woodsworth House (the home of the Centre for Christian Studies) was relocated early in the morning on Monday, April 1. The story of how the building was moved is “uplifting” to say the least.

New Books in the CCS Library – March 2013

Once Upon a Spiral, Reclaiming the F Word, Redeeming the Past, Speaking of Dying, and more…

Marion Logan recognized as Companion of the Centre

On March 17, Marion Logan was honoured as a Companion of the Centre for Christian Studies.

Videos from March’s Second Friday – Multiculturalism

Videos from CCS’s monthly noon-hour presentation and discussion on theological themes on March 8, 2013.
Topic – Theology of Diversity, Multiculturalism
Speakers: Evelyn Broadfoot and Diane Dwarka

Lenten Images of Diakonia at St. John’s Convent

This past weekend, Ted Dodd, Sister Debra Johnson, and Maylanne Maybee led a retreat on Lenten Images of Diakonia at St. John’s Convent in north Toronto.

Pie Charts for Pi Day

Today is International Pie Day (March 14 = 3.14).  In honour of the occasion, here are some pie charts about the CCS student body… Happy Pie Day.  Have a slice.

AGM – Coming Together from All Over Canada

From BC to Nova Scotia, friends of CCS took part in the Annual Meeting by conference call.  We had 39 people on the line, and included worship, discussion of reports and …

Happy Women’s Day

Celebrating all the women past and present who make the road by walking.

They Shall Not Hurt or Destroy on My Holy Mountain: Theological Reflection on Bullying

“The wolf and the lamb shall feed together… they shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain…” CCS Program Staffperson Ann Naylor reflects on bullying from a theological perspective.

A Deacon’s Musing – blogging in ministry

Richard Manley-Tannis reflects on his experience of blogging in a ministry context.

Religious Schools and Bill 18

Maylanne Maybee responds to questions about an amendment to the Manitoba Public Schools Act, particularly as it relates to religious schools and protection of LGBTQ students from bullying.

Video from Interfaith Dialogue – 2nd Fridays at CCS

CCS’s monthly noon-hour presentation and discussion on theological themes.
Februrary’s topic – Theology of Diversity, Interfaith Dialogue
Speakers: Ray Dirks and Manju Lodha

A Prayer for Those Who Are Bullied

We have hidden our own nightmare in another’s terror.
It is no longer enough to be sorry.

The Table is Ready

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