Welcome to the
Centre for Rural Community Leadership and Ministry (CiRCLe M)
... equipping rural clergy and lay leaders to help revitalize rural Canadian communities...
We are an interdenominational, non-profit, charitable organization.
At CiRCLe M we care a lot about rural churches and communities! And we think that they ought to be more closely connected. With the Lord's help and guidance, our mission is to equip clergy and lay leaders in rural and remote places to help their churches be catalysts for the development of healthy Canadian communities.
Read about some of our recent activities
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new circle m initiatives
1. First Nations-Rural Neighbours Friendship Initiative
Purpose: To help close the gap between First Nations and their neighbouring communities, using churches as bridges for conversation and friendship building.
Who might be interested? Churches in both First Nations and nearby towns.
2. RURAL COMMUNITY CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING WEBINARS
What is the Purpose? To equip town and country churches to better understand and employ their particular gifts in helping their community prepare for and recover resiliently from crisis and disaster.
Who might be interested? Congregations and communities that want to be ready to respond in an effective way, not just to weather-related disasters, but also to economic downturns, accidents, crime and other stressful events or chronic circumstances.
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Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Saskatchewan National Event
Saskatoon, SK - June 2012
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Davidson and Area Rural Spirit Research Project
Join a ground-breaking research study! CiRCLe M, in partnership with Davidson United Church, has received a research grant to look at how rural people and communities experience fulfillment, deep connection, peace and 
spiritual growth outside of traditional church programs. Your involvement in one of the 2-hour focus groups would be a wonderful contribution to this new area of research. It is also a great opportunity to make a significant connection with others and enjoy some good food! If you would like more information about the study, or if you live within 100 kms of Davidson, SK and are interested in joining a focus group, please click here.
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DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM in
RURAL MINISTRY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Starting Summer 2012
CiRCLe M is pleased to announce that the seminaries of the Saskatoon Theological Union are offering a Doctor of Ministry Degree (DMin) in Rural Ministry and Community Development. (click here for details)
The first cohort of this 3-year program begins in August.
All courses will be an intensive format so that clergy can minimize time away from their parishes.
For more information contact:
- Rev. Dr. Cameron Harder (CiRCLe M) phone: 966-7864
- College of St. Andrew’s Registrar phone: 966-5244
- Emmanuel & St. Chad Registrar phone: 975-1550
- Lutheran Theological Seminary Registrar phone: 966-7856
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latest NEWS, EVENTS and more...
Rural Church Pastors Network (RCPN)
Report from Inaugural RCPN Events (November 2011) |
God has been igniting a common passion in pastors' hearts to do something in support and encouragement of rural pastors across Alberta. The RCPN, founded by the Christian & Missionary Alliance Western Canadian District, invites clergy to join them as part of this supportive network. For more informationCiRCLe M in Partnership with Rural Alberta's Development Fund (RADF)
For more info on RADF go to: www.ruralalbertasfund.com
