Mystery teddy bear finds a home at Ontario church
The friendly-looking stuffed animal has delighted churchgoers for nearly 30 years
Medical assistance in dying is a new pastoral challenge
A minister reflects on the journey he took alongside one of his congregants before her death
Compassionate Justice Speaker Series launches 10th season
This year's speakers include Beverley McLachlin, the 17th chief justice of Canada
Orillia church transforms into community hub
The space houses St. Paul's Centre, which brings people together for food, music, learning and art
Meet Freshwater United’s 90-year-old ‘jack-of-all-trades’
Eric Parsons cares for the church building, which is nearly as old as he is
United Church centre helps addicts reclaim their lives
The Therapeutic Recovery Community aims to stop the cycle of jail, homelessness and addiction
Ron Klusmeier’s music raises $1.25M for food security
The United Church hymn writer used his talents to fundraise for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Why do we sing hymns at church?
Some worship leaders use song as filler, but hymn lyrics can stay with people after sermons are forgotten
Churches and Guatemalan town team up for new school
Three Vancouver congregations raised more than $130,000
How 3 United Church retreat centres came back to life
The centres are expanding their reach by creating partnerships with other faith and social justice groups, and renting space to social enterprises
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