What fasting is teaching me this Lent
With careful preparation, a Senegalese Canadian transforms hunger into spiritual insight and gratitude
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Should we share our church space with another congregation?
Rental income may help, but differing beliefs and practices can complicate the decision, says Rev. Mitchell Anderson
The everyday ceremony that grounds me during Lent
A Two-Spirit Indigenous minister turns to smoke and sweetgrass in daily prayer
Iraq’s child brides
Girls as young as nine are being forced into marriage in Iraq. Women’s rights activists are risking everything to fight back.
Should I attend an event featuring a speaker accused of transphobia?
A reader grapples with showing support for a complex figure
What if Lent began with a question?
A mother-daughter road trip sparked a sacred writing practice rooted in memory, wisdom and God’s presence
Canada’s children are breathing the climate crisis
As smoke and heat intensify, doctors warn that kids lack protection
This Lent, I’m choosing friendship over spiritual gold medals
After years of overcomplicating her faith practice, a minister discovers that relationships — with Christ and others — matter more than achievement
Why I chose to ‘do nothing’ this Lent
Finding connection with God doesn’t always require action
A housing vision behind closed doors
The United Church relies on private company Kindred Works to deliver affordable housing — but details remain scarce