Alison Brooks-Starks

Ever Wonder participants at Southminster-Steinhauer United in Edmonton last September. Photo courtesy of Nevin deMilliano

Why I felt more welcome at a spirituality conference than in the United Church

by Alison Brooks-Starks

Ever Wonder conference in Edmonton draws longtime United Church members seeking a broader perspective on faith

Photo courtesy of Cody Hughes/FitCode Conditioning

Meet the world’s strongest church organist

by Alison Brooks-Starks

‘Music’s my real love. Powerlifting is a fun hobby.’

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