Contributor
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Topics: UCC in Focus | Interview
These three Black women are breaking barriers in ministry
By Julie McGonegal |Marlene Britton, Charmain Bailey Foutner and Lisa Byer-de Wever are part of a small club as current or soon-to-be Black female diaconal ministers in the United Church
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Topics: UCC in Focus | Church News
‘Very offensive’ remark mars Indigenous church discussion at General Council
By Julie McGonegal |The comment shows why an upcoming proposal on the Indigenous church needs to be taken seriously, says one former moderator
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Topics: UCC in Focus | Church News
Expletive-laden remark shocks attendees at General Council meeting
By Julie McGonegal |The incident has generated calls for the United Church to wrestle with anti-Semitism
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Topics: UCC in Focus | LGBTQ2S+
United churches committed to inclusion after Pride flags stolen and vandalized
By Julie McGonegal |"This work is not done," says Rev. Rick Gunn of St. Luke's United
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Topics: Ethical Living, March 2022 | Environment
This environmental advocate leads youth through small actions and big ideas
By Julie McGonegal |The teachings of Kehkashan Basu's Hindu faith inform her work
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Topics: UCC in Focus | Church News
An unprecedented General Council kicks off with opening worship and motions
By Julie McGonegal |The unique and sometimes challenging virtual gathering was nonetheless punctuated by moving liturgy and humour
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Topics: January/February 2022, Spirituality | Religion
She was part of Saddam Hussein’s inner circle. Now she wants to help heal others.
By Julie McGonegal |Author and activist Zainab Salbi hopes that online resource FindCenter will offer access to the spiritual practices that helped her find peace
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Topics: Ethical Living, January/February 2022 | Indigenous
Rebecca Kudloo is fighting for a violence-free future for Inuit families
By Julie McGonegal |The longtime advocate says abuse suffered by residential school survivors is a significant factor in domestic violence
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Topics: January/February 2022, Spirituality | Health
Spirituality apps and resources to turn screen time into sacred time
By Julie McGonegal |Topics range from LGBTQ+ relationships, wisdom practices, devotionals, meditation and more
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Topics: January/February 2022, UCC in Focus | Society
United churches’ little free food pantries ‘about building a community’
By Julie McGonegal |Some churches are spearheading the mini-pantries on their own, while others are partnering with community organizations