Learning on Purpose coming to Five Oaks
June 15 to 26, 2026. Spread the word!
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Huldah, daughter of the desert
Women in the Hebrew Scriptures Along with the core program at CCS, students are required to take 8 external courses at an accredited theological school. These include courses in both Hebrew scriptures and Christian scriptures, theology, and Christian ethics, and Christian history. This past summer CCS diaconal students made up a majority of the class…
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Walking together – Integration Year 2019/2020
A peek at the 2019/2020 Integration Year circle, gathered in Winnipeg September 16 – 21. “In integration year, all the pieces are coming together in a supportive way that allows me to let go of the ideas and thoughts I used to cling to desperately and rest in an incredible lightness of being. ” ~Karen…
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“In a good way”
Learning at Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centreby Kim McNaughton “In a good way” is a phrase Elder Rev. Bernice Saulteaux used during prayer and teaching at the Christology learning circle in April. I am a 4th-year student in the diaconal ministry program at The Centre for Christian Studies (CCS); in September I will be entering the Integration (and…
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Circles of power, pain and singing
At the Centre for Christian Studies, we try to put life at the centre of theology. This does not mean that God is not central, only that we recognize that ministry happens out in the world. Over and over we ask, Who is God? Who are we? What is our task? And so it is…
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I am no longer surprised by whom I am learning from. . .
by David Hughes 12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will…
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Follow Me: Annual Service of Celebration 2019
At our Annual Service of Celebration graduates of the CCS Diploma in Diaconal Ministries reflected on Jesus’ call to “Follow me.” A full sanctuary of friends, family, and special guests at St. Mary’s Road United Church in Winnipeg honoured graduates Keith Hall, Tammy Bleue, Lynn McGrath and Marion Martin, along with the 2019 Companion of…
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Making space for grace
It was a gorgeous fall afternoon in October. My partner and I wanted to celebrate the day, find a wonderful place to be outside. We remembered an area of woods in Winnipeg, inside the city but what seems like miles away, the Bois des Esprits. The Seine River runs through it and it’s watched over…
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It’s not too early to think about the Leadership Development Module
We already have two people signed up and it’s only November! Contact info@ccsonline.ca for more info. MINISTRY PERSONNEL: Looking for meaningful continuing education? Taking a sabbatical? Searching for renewal in ministry? The LDM will be offered twice this year. Once in Winnipeg at CCS, May 30 – June 11, 2011. And again in Nova Scotia…
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Litany from Educational Ministry Year Learning Circle
Litany for Christian Education Friday morning, Week One Introduction to Educational Ministry Fiery, cloudy pillar, you guide our lives. As learners and leaders, may we remember our story of community and liberation. God of the prophets, you demand of us justice. As teachers and ministers, may we embody our call and covenant. Holy Wisdom,…
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Ed Year Fall Learning Circle
The Fall Learning Circle of the Educational Ministry Year at CCS started today. Twenty students from across Canada are gathered at Woodsworth House for the next two weeks to explore educational theory, preaching and worship, interfaith dialogue, and other themes. Because CCS Theme Years are offered on a 3-year rotation, there are some students attending…
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IY wraps up / Melanie’s last day
The fall Integrating Year Learning Circle wrapped up today. The students brought in Indian food from Charisma for lunch to share with the staff, in honour of Melanie Borondia’s last day at the Centre as Administrative Assistant. Among the many gifts that Melanie brought to CCS, the most appreciated were here organizational skills. In the…
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Integrating Year Fall Learning Circle
Deb, Kimiko, Mary, Vicky, and Mary Elizabeth are halfway through their fall Integrating Year Learning Circle. Reports are that it is going well.
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Fall Learning Circles
Beginning September 22nd CCS will have five students in Winnipeg preparing for their “Integrating Year”. The Integrating Year is a time when students have the opportunity to incorporate their learning’s – theory and practice, faith and action. We are preparing for a full house this October when 22 students will be coming to Winnipeg for…
