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. The 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. At Learning on Purpose you’ll explore models of...
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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...
Prospective students are invited to join us in person on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to explore the Emmanuel community. Meet faculty and students, experience a mini-lecture, learn about programs and applications, ask questions, and enjoy a free lunch! For more info, email emmanuel.admissions@utoronto.ca. See you there!
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. The motivators connected online and in-person to learn how to be leaders, worship, be in nature, act for change, and influence church policy. Our special guest will be Amy Crawford, team leader for Faith...
Presented by Rev. Kathy Dahmer who works at Health Sciences North in Sudbury as a Psychotherapist in the role of chaplain. To register, visit Manitou Intentional Learning Community (manitoulearningcommunity.com) This workshop will provide a safe space to ask difficult questions. It will provide information and insights and provide an opportunity to wrestle with theology and faith, ethics and fear. Ultimately, we will be exploring how we care for others on their journey and those in their...