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A collage of different people. From the top, there is a white woman with brown hair in a green dress, below her is a white man with white hair, glasses and smiling, below him is a group of Black and brown people next to an IV bag. Below is a rainbow, a CD that says, "Don't panic", a book that says, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," a ceramic angel. In the middle is a robot, a pocket watch, a book that says, "This United Church of Ours". Avobe is a sign that says, "Sunday Service Cancelled", a group of children sitting in front of a priest and a Black man with a pink towel on his head. He is wearing glasses and has his thumb up.

A hitchhiker’s guide to the future of The United Church of Canada

by Pieta Woolley

On the denomination's 100th anniversary, our essayist takes on the eternal question of its survival

Collage of several Indigenous elders and a group of children. In the background are eagles, a totem pole, a teepee, a feather, a drum and a cow skull, bundles of sage

The Indigenous United Church: a journey to right relations

by Teresa Burnett-Cole

Members call for autonomy and healing in a relationship shaped by colonialism

Ancient painting of a council featuring a group of men surrounding one man who is dressed in purple and gold robes. The other men are in white and black robes.

The Nicene Creed is turning 1,700 years old. Does it still matter?

by Alanna Mitchell

The United Church's Sandra Beardsall, who leads the global celebrations, says yes

Karaoke, community and a comeback for this Nova Scotia church

by Christopher White

Bedford United in Nova Scotia went from near-closure to bursting with life thanks to bold leadership and open doors

Illustration of a woman holding the pill, a man preaching, a green helicopter, a book that says, "The Courage to Be" and a Time Cover that says "Is God Dead?", people protesting with a sign that says, "Drop Acid Not Bombs" On top in white, it says "The New Curriculum" and in black underneath it says "By Josiah Neufeld and Jonathan Dyck"

The New Curriculum that sparked a controversy

by Jonathan Dyck and Josiah Neufeld

The United Church introduced a forward-thinking Sunday school program in the 1960s, but not everyone was ready for the modern theology

Colourful collage of multiple people and items. Some are in black and white

The United Church was forged in the fires of the social gospel

by Julie McGonegal

A Christian call to justice still animates today’s progressive movements

A black and white photo of three women in sleeveless dresses. One of them is holding a tray of baked goods. She has short hair, earrings and glasses on. A shorter woman stands next to her and helps hold the tray. A woman on the right has brown hair and is wearing pearls, a broach, a ring and a watch and bracelet. On the table in front of them are several trays of baked goods and plates.

100 years of the United Church in photos

by Broadview Staff

Highlights from the denomination's past century

Collage of people in black and white with the bottom in colour of various items

A United Church historian on facing the future with faith

by Phyllis Airhart

Phyllis Airhart tracks the denomination’s path from birth to glory days and beyond

How a bold church merger shaped Canada 100 years ago

by Jocelyn Bell

As the United Church marks its centenary, its founding story offers a lesson on unity

United Church moderators reflect on the past, present and future

by Broadview Staff

Check out these extended interviews with the denomination's past leaders

UCC in Focus - Page 2

A hitchhiker’s guide to the future of The United Church of Canada

The Indigenous United Church: a journey to right relations

The Nicene Creed is turning 1,700 years old. Does it still matter?

Karaoke, community and a comeback for this Nova Scotia church

The New Curriculum that sparked a controversy

The United Church was forged in the fires of the social gospel

100 years of the United Church in photos

A United Church historian on facing the future with faith

How a bold church merger shaped Canada 100 years ago

United Church moderators reflect on the past, present and future

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