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SUMMARY:Learning on Purpose 2024: CCS's intensive leadership development course
DESCRIPTION:Leadership doesn’t have to mean a business suit and a firm handshake. It doesn’t require a flashy persona and all the hippest jargon. It’s not about having the power to call all the shots. \nThe Centre for Christian Studies is grounded in the diaconal tradition\, which means being the church in the world. It means standing with those who are marginalized. It means leadership that empowers others\, and it’s grounded in a theology of justice. \nAt Learning on Purpose you’ll explore models of leadership and approaches to theology\, education\, pastoral care\, and social justice that empower and create change. \nLearning on Purpose: Changing Leadership for a Changing World is the Centre for Christian Studies’ 2-week intensive leadership development module. It is a practical\, holistic\, hands-on\, learning community experience\, and those who take it come out feeling transformed (in a good way!). \nLearning on Purpose 2024 will be held in Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue (Montreal)\, QC from June 17 – 28. \nIt is open to Continuing Studies students who want to be better leaders as well as CCS diaconal ministry and certificate students starting their programs.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/learning-on-purpose-2024-ccss-intensive-leadership-development-course/
LOCATION:Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue\, Montreal\, QC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Christian Studies":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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SUMMARY:CCS Friday - An Ecology of Faith Formation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centre for Christian Studies (CCS) on Friday\, March 15 (noon Central\, 1pm Eastern\, 11am Mountain\, 10am Pacific\, 2pm Atlantic) for an online conversation about the eco-system of faith formation in congregations. Our special guest will be UCC Growth Animator Greg Smith-Young. \nWithin creation\, ecosystems form as different and diverse creatures (living and non-living) interact together. Each part plays a vital role in making the whole. Ecosystems are about interdependence and integration. What can happen when we bring an “ecosystem” way of thinking into the faith formation work of congregations? Join us as we imagine the possibilities. \nGreg Smith-Young (he/him) is a Growth Animator with the United Church of Canada. He serves alongside existing and newly-forming communities of faith in southwest Ontario\, helping them to share in what Jesus is already doing in their places: inviting\, welcoming\, engaging\, forming disciples\, and sending to share in God’s Presence. \nCCS Fridays are free. Please register to receive a zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsceGsqzIuHtcJfObCM1xhPf4sRLMj18nC#/registration \nCCS Fridays are online conversations to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts. These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 CT and in the form of a Zoom workshop. There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/ccs-friday-an-ecology-of-faith-formation/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Christian Studies":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240223T120000
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SUMMARY:CCS Friday: Creating Harmonious Space
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, February 23 from 12:00 to 1:00 CST join an online conversation about creating “harmonious space” rather than “safe space”. Harmonious space is the condition in which diversity and inclusion truly grow. Guided by author and educator bell hooks\, who said\, “ Learning takes place in harmonious space” and “Community that allows for risk\, the risk of knowing someone outside your own boundaries is love.” We will consider harmony and risk as opposed to “safety” as the best environment suitable for diversity. \nOur special guest will be Deaconess Adrainne Gray. Adrainne was consecrated a Lutheran Diaconal Association (LDA) deaconess and ordained an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) deacon in 2017. She is currently the Director for Recruitment for the LDA with a focus on Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion and works remotely from her home in Atlanta\, GA. \nCCS Fridays are free. Please register to receive a zoom link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kcOCoqz8tGtf4EgB269gUXM_d-r_sSrqc#/registration \nCCS Fridays are online conversations to help us respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts. These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/ccs-friday-creating-harmonious-space/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events,Intercultural,Right Relations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Christian Studies":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231208T120000
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SUMMARY:CCS Friday on Engaging Youth in Climate Justice
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, 15 youth from across the church participated in the United Church of Canada’s first ever Climate Motivators program. Each student was sponsored by\, and in partnership with\, a local community of faith where they worked together on local climate justice or environmental needs. \nThe motivators connected online and in-person to learn how to be leaders\, worship\, be in nature\, act for change\, and influence church policy. \nOur special guest will be Amy Crawford\, team leader for Faith Formation and Mission with the General Council of the United Church of Canada. Amy has just returned from a short sabbatical where she was reviewing and evaluating what happened to the youth and the people they interacted with. She will share some of her insights about getting youth involved in educating about climate change. \nCCS Fridays are free. Please register to receive a zoom link\, here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclduiqqTMqHdzVZnAl2bcp5TI2oUuC5d7z#/registration \nCCS Fridays are online conversations to help us respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts. These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/ccs-friday-on-engaging-youth-in-climate-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events,Meeting,Youth and young adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221118T110000
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SUMMARY:Centre for Christian Studies: CCS Fridays
DESCRIPTION:CCS Friday: Why First Advent Requires a Second Advent:\nNovember 18th at 12 pm (Central Time).  \n“Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left.”  – Matthew 24:40-41 \nJoin us for an online discussion of Matthew 24 (lectionary reading for the first Sunday of Advent). How do we interpret this? Is this “rapture” or is it a renewal of creation? Our special guest will be Dan Epp-Tiessen\, biblical scholar and semi-retired professor at the Canadian Mennonite University. \nCCS Fridays are online conversations to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts. These workshops are hosted by the Centre for Christian Studies and open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be in the form of a Zoom workshop with a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups. \nThe event is free but you must register by clicking here.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/centre-for-christian-studies-ccs-fridays/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional event
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Christian Studies":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221028T110000
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SUMMARY:CCS Fridays: Getting rid of us and them in the church
DESCRIPTION:In this session with new CCS program staff\, Rev. Alcris Limongi\, we will briefly name the processes of exclusion\, marginalization\, and structural inequality that are often unexamined in the church—what we call othering—and seek actions that move towards a church of belonging where there is mutual power\, access\, and opportunity for all people who share the space. Please have a look at our website for the link and more.
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/ccs-fridays-getting-rid-of-us-and-them-in-the-church/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events,Intercultural,Regional event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Christian Studies":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220430T153000
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SUMMARY:Centre for Christian Studies Online Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us live on Zoom to get to know the Centre for Christian Studies community. It’s a chance to meet current program staff and students\, learn about our programs\, bursaries\, and registration process\, ask questions and meet new friends. Whether you’re considering the diaconate\, diaconal ministry\, or continuing education\, there are options for you with CCS. There will even be a mini tour of Woodsworth House. It’ll be fun! To register and get the link go here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdu-prDgtE9LnabYpcBBaaJmMwldjHByW \nFor more information\, call Lori Stewart at (204) 783-4490 ext 22 or email lstewart@ccsonline.ca
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/centre-for-christian-studies-online-open-house/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220304T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220304T120000
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SUMMARY:CCS Friday - Becoming an Anti-Racist Church
DESCRIPTION:Join an online conversation to explore more about what it might mean to become an anti-racist church. How does an organization continue the process of institutional change to become a more intentionally anti-racist one? Together\, we’ll explore a continuum for becoming an anti-racism organization as well as the United Church’s national anti-racism action plan. The conversation will be facilitated by Adele Halliday\, who is the Anti-Racism and Equity Lead staff at the United Church’s General Council Office. \nAn experienced anti-racism educator\, workshop leader\, and award-winning writer\, Adele has been involved in anti-racism work with churches in Canada and beyond for many years. She is currently staff resource to the United Church’s Anti-Racism Common Table. She holds a Master of Education as well as a Master of Theological Studies\, and is currently studying towards a Doctor of Education. Adele lives in Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada. \nCCS Fridays: \nOnline conversations to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts. These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 Central (Winnipeg time) and in the form of a Zoom workshop. There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups. \nSessions are free but you must register.\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkcuihqzspHtTmzSydBr3p3D-HMsqeODZi
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/ccs-friday-becoming-an-anti-racist-church/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Christian Studies":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205626
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SUMMARY:Centre for Christian Studies Friday: Unanswered Questions about 9/11
DESCRIPTION:The next CCS Friday will be an online discussion of Ray McGinnis’ recent book\, Unanswered Questions about 9/11 (with a study guide for churches). Join in as Ray\, guest\, author\, and CCS grad\, shares what he learned about the families of those killed in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre on Sept. 11\, 2001\, and their attempts to get answers from their government. \nCCS Fridays are Online conversations once a month to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts. These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 CT in the form of a Zoom workshop. There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups. \nThese sessions are free\, but you must register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scOyvqzMtHdDn9rFw92whQ4Z2NqonzKg2 \nThe last CCS Friday of the year will be on December 10 with Natalie Wiggs-Stevenson discussing her book Transgressive Devotion: Theology as Performance Art and theological methodologies
URL:https://northernspiritrc.ca/event/centre-for-christian-studies-friday-unanswered-questions-about-9-11/2021-11-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
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