On May 12th, Woodsworth House was “abuzz” with activity, as volunteers came out to help with the Spring Work Bee. Thanks to everyone who lent a hand in sprucing up the CCS exterior: Jim Hatherly, Lynda Trono, John Drewitt, Liz Janzen-Drewitt, and Liz Bachmann. They poured 2 yards of soil around the building foundation, painted the front fence, and pruned bushes.
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October 11-14, 2012
Centre for Christian Studies, Winnipeg, MB
Woodsworth House in Winnipeg is a gathering place for the students, staff, and Friends of the Centre for Christian Studies.
We’re a long way from 77 Charles St. West in Toronto, yet not so far…
Help us to celebrate our lives, our learning, our ministry by coming and
participating in an anniversary weekend, October11 – 14, 2012, in Winnipeg. It’s an opportunity for celebration, learning, and community.
Register online at: http://www.ccsonline.ca/Secure/anniversaryregistration.html
Thursday, October 11. Young United Church, Crossways in Common.
7:00 pm CCS hosts a public event on Transformative Hope – a Dialogue with Joy Kogawa
Friday, October 12. Centre for Christian Studies, Woodsworth House, Winnipeg
9:30 a.m. Open House. Registration begins. House tours, photos and displays, refreshments.
12 noon – Second Friday Lunch with Barbara Lloyd and Maylanne Maybee, Theology of Justice and Liberation.
Afternoon. Registration continues. Class gatherings. Supper on your own.
7:30 p.m. Young United Church. A Celebration of Song and Music with Carolyn McDade.
Saturday, October 13. Young United Church, Crossways in Common.
9:00 a.m. Registration continues. Continental breakfast.
9:30 a.m. Presentation: Principals of CCS – Past and Present.
11:00 a.m. A student-led presentation, Moving forward: issues, challenges, opportunities
12 noon – Lunch
1:30 to 5:00 p.m. Choice of site visits, workshops, singing, or FREE TIME!
Site visits throughout Winnipeg to experience diaconal ministry in action
Workshops about Disjoining, the Learning Spiral, Ecumenical Perspectives
Carolyn McDade Singing Circle at Young United.
6:30 – 10:00 p.m. Reception and banquet, where Caryn Douglas will be welcomed as our newest Companion of the Centre.
Sunday, October 14. Thomson Funeral Home (opposite Young United Church).
10:30 a.m. Celebratory Worship followed by Anniversary photo.
12 noon. Farewell Lunch and departures.
Accommodation. Rooms have been made available at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Winnipeg Downtown at the rate of $109. You may reserve your room by:
Phone: 1-866-826-4457 and ask for the group block “Centre for Christian Studies” or
Online: by contacting Liz at lbachmann@ccsonline.ca to receive a link to the site.
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Calling all Friends and former students of the Centre for Christian Studies…
Plan to attend and participate in a host of events, including:
So, watch for the material and plan to be in Winnipeg this coming October! We’d love to see you.
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This isn’t a CCS event, but it looks like something our students and community might appreciate
Prairie Mosaic: An Intercultural Ministry Event
When: June 6, 2012 – June 7, 2012
Where: Grosvenor Park United Church, Saskatoon, SK
Cost: $60 by April 15; $75 after April 15; $45 for youth and underemployed (includes Wednesday supper, Thursday lunch, light refreshments throughout)
Come and deepen your exploration of what “intercultural” might mean for the church! Recognizing that “intercultural” means much more than ethnicity, this regional intercultural event will explore many degrees of difference.
Prairie Mosaic takes place just before the Saskatchewan Conference AGM, in Saskatoon. Workshop themes will include affirming ministry, truth and reconciliation, intercultural church experiences and racial justice. Joseph Naytowhow is joining us as guest artist, and course credit is available through St. Andrew’s College, Saskatoon.
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Our friends at Affirm United asked us to help spread the word about their annual general meeting this August in Montreal…
We invite members, guests, and friends to a celebration that includes speakers, workshops, worship, community time, and warm Québec-style hospitality. The 2012 Annual General Meeting will take place the morning of Monday, August 6, at Beaconsfield United Church.
Conference Theme
Coming Out of Exile recalls the experiences of LGBTQ Christians and allies as “strangers in a strange land,” exiled from our family and friends, our faith, and even from ourselves. Despite its pain, exile has been a time rich with creativity and spirituality. In exile, we have learned resilience. As we come out of exile, God calls us to new places. We ally ourselves with brothers and sisters everywhere who still live in exile. We challenge exclusion and injustice. We continue to engage in courageous conversations with one another across differences.Theme speakers will be Donald L. Boisvert, PhD, and Rev. Dr. Ofelia Ortega.
For more information about the event or to register, visit the Affirm United website at www.affirmunited.ca
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It was a joyous weekend at the Centre for Christian Studies – with the banquet on Saturday night and the Annual Service of Celebration on Sunday afternoon.
CCS Annual Service of Celebration at St. George's Anglican in Wpg
Five students graduated, and two of the three Companions of the Centre for 2012 were honoured. Many students from the Pastoral Care theme year learning circle were present, as well as many Central Council members from across Canada who were in town for the yearly face-to-face meeting. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making the weekend a meaningful time.
If you wished you’d been here but weren’t able, here is the bulletin for the worship service. If you’d rather listen, here is an MP3 (17M) of the service. (The piano and the congregation weren’t miked, so the music is not as impressive as it was in person.)
And below are some video clips…
Banquet - including presentation of diplomas to graduation CCS students and introduction of the Companions of the Centre
Saturday, March 24, 2012
5:30 Gathering
6:00 Dinner
Annual Service of Celebration – service of worship and honouring of the Companions of the Centre.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
at 3:00 PM
Both events are being held at:
The Parish Church of St. George Crescentwood
168 Wilton Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For more information, contact Liz Bachmann
204-783-4490 or mailto: lbachmann@ccsonline.ca
If you can’t make it to the celebration, feel free to leave a word of congratulations or encouragement!
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Images of Diakonia: Easter Reflections on Christian Leadership
Friday, April 13, 2012, 10 am to 3 pm
with Maylanne Maybee, Deacon, and Ted Dodd and Ann Naylor, Diaconal Ministers
A light lunch will be served; contributions invited.
Come for worship, community building, personal and small group reflection.
For registration and program details, go to: http://centreforchristianstudies.wordpress.com/images-of-diakonia-program-information/
Can’t be there for the whole day? Come to our
Open House
3 pm to 5 pm
Please RSVP to either or both events by April 10, 2012 letting us know if you plan to come and any dietary or special needs you may have.
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Is this course for you? Do you know someone who might be interested? Help spread the word by forwarding this. You can click the title of the post, then click the “share” button at the bottom, or download the poster and send it to any friends, colleagues, or members of your congregation you think might be interested.
How to be an effective and transformative leader in the Church
June 4-16, 2012
New Westminster, BC
August 13-25, 2012
Winnipeg, MB
The Centre for Christian Studies
60 Maryland Street
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1K7
For more information go to www.ccsonline.ca
E-mail Scott at info@ccsonline.ca or
Phone 204-783-4490 (1-866-780-8887 toll free)
A two week program with a hands-on approach for people…
• who are seeking to strengthen their leadership skills in and beyond the Church
• who are considering the Diploma in Diaconal Ministry program at the Centre for Christian Studies
• who value leadership that is collaborative, team-based, participatory, and empowering.
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Beth Walker and Barbara Hansen in Victoria are excited! They will be co-hosting the CCS event and are eager to greet you: “You are welcome!”
Yes, Friday, March 9th at 7 PM, Beth and all local Friends of CCS will gather and have a wonderful visit over coffee / tea / cookies with former Acting Principal, Charlotte Caron.
Here is what we need asap if you are planning to attend: RSVP with your name and that of any guest. That’s it! But we need to know sooner, than later.
When you call to confirm, we will pass along Beth’s home address in Victoria.
Email Marc at mdesrosiers@ccsonline.ca
