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.

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two new circle m initiatives

1. Rural Community crisis Intervention Training Webinars

Starting January 28, 2012

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.

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2. 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.

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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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NEW DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM in
RURAL MINISTRY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

CiRCLe M is pleased to announce that the seminaries of the Saskatoon Theologoical Union are now offering a Doctor of Ministry Degree (DMin) in Rural Ministry and Community Development.

The first cohort of this 3-year program will be offered in Summer 2012. All courses will be an intensive format so that clergy can minimize time away from their parishes. Applications are being received.

For more information contact:

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latest NEWS, EVENTS and more...

Rural Church Pastors Network (RCPN)

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 information click here.

Report from Inaugural RCPN Events (November 2011)

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CiRcle M In Partnership with
Rural Alberta's Development Fund (RADF)

For more info on RADF go to: www.ruralalbertasfund.com


 

 

 

 

 

 

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Conferences & Events:

The 8th R. Alex Sim Rural Ministry Symposium
October 22-24, 2012
Jackson Point, ON

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