Julie McGonegal
Julie McGonegal is a writer and editor in Barrie, Ont., where she attends Burton Avenue United.
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Justice | Interview
Syrian refugee wrote song for White Helmets
Enas Awad fled Syria with her children in 2011 and now lives in Ontario, but wanted to support her heroes back home
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Spirituality | Religion
10 Canadian spiritual road trips
Feed your soul this summer with these destinations
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Justice | Human Rights
Rev. John Fife: ‘Under the Trump administration, all are considered criminals’
The U.S. president's portrayal of refugees and migrants is "dehumanizing," says this minister and longtime advocate, and Trump's policies have made it harder for churches that are trying to help them.
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Justice | Culture
These Indigenous women say #MeToo
Three authors revisit the violence they’ve experienced and reclaim their own paths to healing.
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Justice | Activism
How Canadians can help stop children being torn from their parents at the U.S. border
What can we really do this side of the border anyway? Quite a lot, actually. And there’s no time to waste.
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Justice | Culture, Indigenous
Tanya Talaga talks racism, resilience and reconciliation
The journalist recently wrote 'Seven Fallen Feathers,' a book about seven teens who died after moving from their home communities to Thunder Bay, and how we as a society failed to keep them safe.
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UCC in Focus | Church News
How positive thinking can bring churches possibilities
Building on strengths rather than dwelling on negatives has brought healthy change to many secular organizations. The approach can work for churches, too.
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Justice | Culture
How to improve conversations with Indigenous peoples
Indigenous authors Lee Maracle and Arthur Manuel say true reconciliation means restitution, not rhetoric
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Justice | Culture
Indigenous artists mark 150 years of confronting colonialism
By boycotting Canada’s big birthday these artists are celebrating their resistance and snubbing nationalism
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Justice | Society
Addiction struggles led my nephew to crime and imprisonment. Is there hope for him on the outside?
"My sister has said the only peace she knows is when her son is in prison. When Justin is out, she is perpetually on edge with worry, always on the brink of a breakdown."
