My church’s Christmas pageant featured two Marys
We had recently heard about homophobic graffiti spraypainted on walls and sidewalks at two nearby United churches.
Japanese congregation to receive $500K for church lost after internment
The members of Vancouver Japanese United never received a cent from the sale of their property after the Second World War
Gretta Vosper’s atheism isn’t the problem
She isn't interested in engaging with and exploring the Bible, which is an essential part of United Church ministry, says this writer.
The United Church welcomes all — even atheist ministers
Gretta Vosper is now free to lead her Toronto congregation after a settlement, and this minister and writer says that's a good
Gretta Vosper decision released
Toronto Conference, Vosper and West Hill United Church released a short statement on the hearing
How a Methodist minister started War Amps
Lt-Col. Sidney Lambert helped start the organization at the close of the Great War. It is still doing vital work for Canadians
Wilbur Howard and the white church
The first Black moderator of the United Church didn't speak about the discrimination he experienced. Decades later, Black clergy are opening up
Gretta Vosper to get formal hearing soon
The United Church will decide whether or not the Toronto atheist minister should be removed from the order of ministry.
Keeping climate change on the radar may demand newer theologies
We can change our lifestyle, sign treaties and develop planet-saving technologies, but first we have to believe the battle is winnable.
My church was dying until we returned to prayer and confession
"No magic formulas. Just grace emerging through weakness."
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