Gretta Vosper settlement could redefine the United Church
The decision has divided members and forced questions about the denomination’s future.
The new name of ‘The Observer’ revealed!
This issue marks a historic moment for the magazine. It is the last one to be published under the name The United
‘The Observer’ will soon relaunch with a new name and design
Our magazine will be going through some changes, but we see blue skies ahead
This mid-week practice deepens my congregation’s faith
One minister wonders why the church can't be the place where people find ways to nurture their souls.
The United Church is going through some big changes
'There are important relationships to develop, and that can’t be done overnight.'
Watching my church become a pile of rubble gave me hope
The author says she mourned the historic, beautiful building, but witnessing its destruction reminded her that the church is really the people.
I worry the United Church doesn’t want evangelicals like me
While the church community says it accepts everyone, one woman wonders if that is still true.
The Observer has a bright future ahead
The magazine's newest editor says she's often felt pulled between preserving its past and evolving to meet present-day challenges.
Ontario church cares for creation by keeping bees
“As a faith community, if we don’t look after the planet, we’re missing something.”
”Twas the Night Before Christmas’, reimagined
Moderator Richard Bott gives the holiday tale a whole new meaning with this story.
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July/August 2025 Issue In this issue: New approaches to dementia care to help people live a full life; How to talk across polarities; How white evangelicals incite homophobia in Uganda |
