I wanted to die at 26. At 47, I’m still waiting for mental health care. by Alexandra Shimo As Canada rules out medical assistance in dying (MAID) for mental illness, the writer asks why getting psychiatric treatment remains so difficult
Why do 10,000 people visit this tiny roadside chapel annually? by Kevin MacLean Barely big enough for six people, the Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., landmark is much more than a tourist attraction
The secret to this church’s comeback wasn’t in the pews by Linda Browne A free after-school program helped bring new life — and families — to a struggling Newfoundland congregation
I thought the church was in decline. Then 15 new members showed up. by Christopher White A United Church minister discovers that small congregations offer something increasingly rare — belonging, purpose and spiritual connection
This church closed 20 years ago. Its story isn’t over. by Will Pearson In Moose Factory, Ont., residents are working to turn a historic Anglican building into a gathering place for worship
This church isn’t filling its pews. It’s filling its building by Mary Baxter In Sarnia, Ont., St. Luke’s United has opened its doors to youth and community groups, serving its neighbours while sustaining the church
They thought nobody would shop. Now the thrift store helps keep their church afloat. by Paniz Vedavarz From welcoming newcomers to bringing neighbours together, the store has become an unexpected community hub
What’s bringing kids back to Sunday school in P.E.I.? by Kate Spencer No attendance rules. No obligation to worship. Just an open invitation on Facebook — and a welcoming community that's grown to 30
How churches can share the work of leadership by Ashely Crouch As congregations get smaller, Rev. Heather McCance sees an opportunity to return to a more collaborative model of ministry
A 48-storey answer to a small church’s big challenge by Jadine Ngan Rising housing costs and an aging heritage property have pushed one Toronto congregation toward an ambitious path forward