NEWS AND EVENTS
NEWS
2 Dec 2009: Read the winter issue of 'The Stevite'
23 June 2009: MAPPC Program receives recognition from the Canadian Counselling Association (CCA)..
6 April 2009: St. Stephen's College Celebrates its Affirming Ministry
March 2009: View the Video - 'Ever Widening Circles'
Nov 2008: History Book of St. Stephen's College Now Available for Purchase!
Oct 2008: Restoration of the "Disciples" Sculpture
EVENTS
Wisdom's Well: Spirituality, Ethics and Faithful Living
Noon-Hour Conversations - Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton
Evening Presentations and Dialogue - Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton
Take Care: Mid Career Stretch - May 4 - 6, 2010
Workshops & other Events at St. Stephen's College
Click here for NON ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE EVENTS
READ THE WINTER 2009 ISSUE OF 'THE STEVITE'
Click here to read the winter issue of 'The Stevite' newsletter (PDF Document)
Previous Issues:
Summer 2009, March 2009, May 2007, Jan / Feb 2007
Please contact Lori Stewart if you would like to submit an article or have a suggestion for a feature.
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MAPPC PROGRAM CERTIFICATION
The MAPPC program at St. Stephen’s College is delighted to report that the MAPPC degree has recently received recognition from the Canadian Counselling Association (CCA) as a training program that meets the CCA’s requirement for a graduate degree in counselling or related profession. This recognition is required to proceed with the application for certification as a Canadian Certified Counsellor with CCA. Great news for the MAPPC program, students and alumni!
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ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE
CELEBRATES
IT'S AFFIRMING MINISTRY
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On 6 April 2009, Wilson McLennan (Co-Chair of Affirm United), presented Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour, (Chair of the St. Stephen's College Board of Governors), with a certificate recognising St. Stephen's College as an Affirming Ministry within the United Church of Canada.
Click here to view our Affirming Statement of Faith.
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EVER-WIDENING CIRCLES:
A HISTORY OF
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE
BY GAYLE SIMONSON
Available from St. Stephen's College & the following book stores
- The Book Outlet, 10055-103 St. Edmonton
(1/2 block south of U of A Enterprise Square) Email
- Lots a Books, 5010 – 50 Ave. Cold Lake. Email
- Revelations Book Cooperative, 144, 4211-106 Street, Edmonton
- The Provincial Archives of Alberta Bookshop, 8555 Roper Road, Edmonton
For 100 years, St. Stephen’s College and its predecessors, Alberta College South and Robertson College, have offered theological education on the campus of the University of Alberta. For many years, the original college building offered accommodation to university students from all faculties. It also served as a convalescent hospital in WWI and a military training centre in WWII. Though affiliated with the United Church of Canada, St. Stephen’s relationships with other faculties and schools on the campus and in the broader community have always affirmed its non-denominational charter. Its students have come from many different faith backgrounds and have worked around the world. Today, thanks to the development of distance education and a partnership with the International University of the Caribbean, in Kingston, Jamaica, courses are available far beyond the campus boundaries.
Ever-Widening Circles tells the stories, not only of the college and the theological students and faculty who have worked there, but also of the high school, university and nursing students who, for many years, called the college residence home.
“Ever-Widening Circles is compelling and filled with fascinating information and details about St. Stephen's…some amazing research work… a wonderfully readable book that will be of interest to many in the general public.”
Debbie Marshall, writer and editor, author – Give Your Other Vote to the Sister
“A terrific job in researching the vast amount of material and presenting it in a readable way.”
Rev. Dr. Vern Wishart, author – What Lies Behind the Picture?
Price $35.00 / Available from St. Stephen's College
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EVENTS
Wisdom's Well: Spirituality, Ethics and Faithful Living: Edmonton, Red Deer & Calgary:
Noon-Hour Conversations | Evening Presentations and Dialogue
Take Care: Mid Career Stretch - May 4 - 6, 2010
Workshops & other Events at St. Stephen's College
Non St. Stephen's College Events
WISDOM'S WELL:
SPIRITUALITY, ETHICS AND FAITHFUL LIVING
Noon Hour Conversations (12:00–2:00pm)
Fee: $5.00 donation requested at door. No receipt
To register phone: 780-439-7311 or 1-800-661-4956
For a event description and presenter bio click on the Topic:
CALGARY
Wild Rose United Church, 1317 – 1 Street NW, Calgary
Local Coordinator: Karola Radler
Date: TBA |
Presenter: Karola Radler
Topic: The Spiritual Wind: Spirituality and Contemporary Praxis
5 March 2010 | Presenter: Paul Steinhauer
Topic: Visualizing Sacred Sensuality
4 June 2010 | Presenter: Marsha Read
Topic: Healing Touch
RED DEER
Gaetz United Church, 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer
Local Coordinator: Margaret Lange
5 March 2010 | Presenter: Deborah Laing
Topic: Meditative Prayer
4 June 2010 | Presenter: Central Alberta Refugee Effort
The Spirit of Refugee Work
EDMONTON
St. Stephen’s College, 8810 112 St, University of Alberta Campus
Local Coordinator: Kay Quon
16 April 2010 | Presenter: Zohra Husaini
Topic: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism
4 June 2010 | Presenter: Netta Phillet
Topic: Living the Jewish Faith
EVENING PRESENTATIONS AND DIALOGUE
(7:00-9:00pm)
Fee: One evening: $30, Three Evenings: $80
(Register in advance, or at the door)
To register phone: 780-439-7311 or 1-800-661-4956
CALGARY
Parkdale United Church, 2919 - 8 Avenue NW, Calgary)
Local Coordinator/Host: Brenda Watt
Sat 20 Mar 2010 | Presenter: Mona-Lee Feehan
Topic: The Interconnected Trinity – Sexuality, Relationship and Spirit
Sat 12 Jun 2010 | Barb Myers
Topic: Music and the Spirited Life
RED DEER
Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton St
Local Coordinator/Host: Mary Ellen Moore
Fri 19 Mar 2010 | Mona-Lee Feehan
Topic: The Interconnected Trinity - Sexuality, Relationship and Spirit
Fri 11 June 2010 | Presenter: Barb Myers
Topic: Music and the Spirited Life
EDMONTON
Southminster-Steinhauer United Church,
10740 - 19 Avenue
Local Coordinator/Host: Charles Bidwell
Thur 18 Mar 2010 | Mona-Lee Feehan
The Interconnected Trinity - Sexuality, Relationship and Spirit
Thurs 10 June 2010 | Barb Myers
Music and the Spirited Life
TAKE CARE: MID-CAREER STRETCH!
May 4 - 6, 2010
Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Andrew Irvine
at Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert, AB
Presented by
The Centre for Clergy Care & Congregational Health
in partnership with St. Stephen’s College
Sponsored by the Beatty Ryckman Trust
Mid-Career Stretch!
We all need time - time to dream dreams and have renewed vision. When was the last time you had opportunity to dream and imagine what could be? Research has shown that as clergy approach the decade mark in their ministry, a time of reflection and refocus is often needed. The sparks of newness have faded and the finish line seems far off. Issues of mid-life begin to creep in. The Centre offers this event for ordered clergy and diaconal ministers, and designated lay ministers in their 8th, 9th or 10th year of pastoral ministry or in the midst of their mid-life years. Come and experience time with colleagues, consider your journey and equip yourself to continue with renewed vitality and self-awareness!
Event Facilitator:
Andrew Irvine is the Director of the Centre for Clergy Care and Congregational Health and the Toronto School of Theology’s Doctor of Ministry program. Andrew also teaches Pastoral Theology at Knox College. Andrew’s interests include issues of leadership and pastoral ministry, the well-being of clergy, congregational studies and small church ministry.
Find out more about The Centre for Clergy Care and Congregational Health at www.caringforclergy.ca.
Dates and Times:
Tuesday May 4, 2010 (1:30 pm) to
Thursday May 6, 2010 (4:30pm)
Place:
Star of the North Retreat Centre, 3A St. Vital Ave, St. Albert, Alberta
www.starofthenorth.ca
Cost:
Regular Rate: $350 by March 15; $400 after March 15
(includes single accommodation, meals, program costs)
Commuter Rate: $275 by March 15; $300 after March 15
(includes lunches, dinners, program costs)
Should you need to cancel, cancel by April 26 to receive a refund, minus a $50 fee.
Fee non-refundable after April 26.
Registration Deadline – April 1, 2010
For Registration Form, Click Here
For Brochure, click here:
