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Topics: September 2019, UCC in Focus | Society
How 3 United Church retreat centres came back to life
By Anne Bokma |The centres are expanding their reach by creating partnerships with other faith and social justice groups, and renting space to social enterprises
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Topics: May 2019, Spirituality | Opinion
I’ve never liked my voice, but a ‘singcation’ boosted my confidence
By Anne Bokma |The writer reflects on a five-day choir retreat she attended in Newfoundland
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Topics: Spirituality | Church News
Minister wants churches to offer sex-ed program
By Anne Bokma |Rev. Shannon Mang says the program is designed to empower young people to better understand their bodies, healthy relationships and sexual orientation.
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Topics: Spirituality | Religion
Former fundamentalists describe the trauma of leaving their faith
By Anne Bokma |“Leaving the fold was then a long and wrenching process which tore at the fabric of my existence”
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Topics: Ethical Living | Society
How minimalism can improve your life
By Anne Bokma |There’s evidence that willingly giving up stuff results in greater satisfaction, says this writer.
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Topics: Spirituality | Opinion
Are essential oils beneficial or just nicely scented hogwash?
By Anne Bokma |Anne Bokma looks at the booming industry of fragrant elixirs that promises to cure all that ails you.
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Topics: Spirituality | Society
The spirituality of my last period
By Anne Bokma |"Having my period made me feel connected to the mysterious ebb and flow of life."
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Topics: Spirituality | Health
Was Jesus the first reiki master?
By Anne Bokma |Some United churches are mixing this traditional Japanese technique into their ministries.
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Topics: Ethical Living | Health
Float tank benefits: Does this therapy actually help?
By Anne Bokma |Flotation tanks cut off the outside world and offer an inner immersion.
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Topics: Ethical Living | Society
Mindful travel is the hottest tourism trend
By Anne Bokma |Find out why travellers are replacing “sun, sand and sex” with “serenity, sustainability and spirituality.”