Religion
To do the work of Christmas, we have to ask ourselves how we fit into Jesus’ story
A seasonal message from Moderator Richard Bott
December 2021
In this issue: Second-generation Canadians often find themselves caught in between two worlds at Christmas. Eight writers share how they’ve put their own spin on holiday traditions; How Indigenous filmmakers are finding a new, successful way to tell their stories through dystopia, sci-fi and horror; Is the church disappearing? Rev. Christopher White answers a reader.
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Opinion
I’m a poet who has lived an accomplished life. Now I live in the shelter system.
I've never had it easy, but now, I've lost everything
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Interview
Author J.B. MacKinnon on what might happen if we stop shopping
The writer explores the possibilities of a future economy not based on endless consumption
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Society
This minister’s sock project brings hope to those with autoimmune conditions
When Jessica Baird began getting troves of silly socks, she decided to share them with others
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Health
Some young adults with disabilities are stuck in long-term care. They say that’s discrimination.
Without proper support to live at home, they have no choice but to stay in "medical prison cells"
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Religion
Survey reveals how United churches adapted during COVID
More than 500 people involved in leadership in 192 congregations completed last May's poll
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Culture
Bollywood movies are more than breezy rom-coms
The world’s largest film industry entertains, empowers and teaches
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Culture
Tammy Faye biopic doesn’t treat televangelist like a joke
'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' is a surprisingly sympathetic account of the Bakkers' saga
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Religion
Is the United Church going to disappear?
Rev. Christopher White answers a Broadview reader's worried question
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Editor's Letter
Why solutions journalism matters to us at Broadview
We're working hard to include solutions elements in more of our articles
