How Anne of Green Gables became a Japanese obsession
The Canadian missionary, the Japanese translator and the United Church connection that brought Anne Shirley to Japan
I love my church, but it doesn’t completely love me
For this queer minister, the first anniversary of the United Church’s apology to its 2SLGBTQ+ members is a ‘salting of the wound’
A Palestinian chef serves up stories of home
On a Canadian tour, Izzeldin Bukhari uses traditional dishes to share his family history, culture and experiences of displacement
In the pursuit of climate justice, I found faith
Social change is exhausting work. The United Church offered this young activist unexpected community
United Church defends museum’s Nakba exhibit amid backlash
The denomination joined other civil society groups urging Canadians to let Palestinians tell their own history
New National Indigenous Council a “big step” towards independence within the United Church
The elected members, installed at the National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering, renew hope for the future
Pumping new sounds out of old organs
An epic road trip across rural Newfoundland captures the music, echoes and atmosphere of historic churches
Manitoba church camp declares season a washout
Disastrous flooding forced the closure of Wellman Lake United Church Camp — days before campers were to arrive
How churches are supporting LGBTQ asylum seekers
Volunteers are becoming legal guides, housing advocates and chosen family for people rebuilding their lives after fleeing persecution
A new home for hope in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
First United’s $39-million community hub combines Indigenous housing with expanded services for low-income residents
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