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Topics: Spirituality | Society
Tex Sample, U.S. theologian, writes about a blue-collar ministry
By Ken Gallinger |Too often, the church talks when it should listen, says emeritus of Saint Paul School of Theology in Missouri
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Topics: UCC in Focus | Theology
United Church minister (former) Ken Gallinger tears off his collar
By Ken Gallinger |A minister for more than four decades and twice a nominee for moderator, the writer explains why he quit the church but kept the faith
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Topics: UCC in Focus | Church News
United Church congregations are figuring out how to amalgamate, joyfully
By Ken Gallinger |It's not just a survival strategy to join memberships, but can also bring new energy, ideas and a fresh outlook to churches
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Topics: UCC in Focus | Interview
United Church was truly born in the tumult of the 1960s, not in 1925
By Ken Gallinger |The early years were a compromise between evangelical thought and liberalism, and liberal theology won out with its evolving interpretation of the Bible
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Topics: UCC in Focus | Interview
Ron Klusmeier, fabled composer, is on his last tour of churches
By Ken Gallinger |He's been a pioneering force in contemporary church music for decades and is committed to writing songs that people can actually sing
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Topics: Spirituality | Relationships
Canada’s comedy couple talks faith, family and laughter
By Ken Gallinger |Debra McGrath and Colin Mochrie also share how Glebe Road United has made an impact on their family.
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Topics: Spirituality | Theology
Author and scholar talks about the real Jesus
By Ken Gallinger |John Dominic Crossan, Jesus Seminar co-chair and author talks about Jesus and the Roman Empire
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Topics: Spirituality | Theology
Tom Harpur on his path of faith from childhood to age 82
By Ken Gallinger |The former Anglican priest and author of 'Born Again' moved away from the church and into journalism, which he says eventually "gave me the freedom to say what I wanted."
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Topics: Spirituality | Politics
Lois Wilson was once known as “the church lady” in the Senate
By Ken Gallinger |Former United Church moderator and Canadian senator talks about the state of the union on the occasion of the United Church’s 85th anniversary
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Topics: Spirituality | Theology
John Shelby Spong on death, the afterlife and where to find God
By Ken Gallinger |The American Episcopalian bishop is known for his radical interpretation of Christianity.