Church News, Indigenous
Indigenous United Church Elders protest decision to dissolve National Indigenous Council
General Secretary Rev. Michael Blair's decision came over concerns that the body wasn't working
UCC in Focus
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Church News
How positive thinking can bring churches possibilities
Building on strengths rather than dwelling on negatives has brought healthy change to many secular organizations. The approach can work for churches, too.
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Culture
A preacher’s kid was secretly swamped with doubt about faith
"Terrible and painful as it was, Dad’s death liberated me. Along with grief, a burden was lifted."
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Church News
WCC celebrates 70 years of solidarity
Founded in 1948 to promote Christian unity, the World Council of Churches marks a milestone while looking ahead to the future of ecumenism
Latest Articles
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Editor's Letter
We’ll miss you, David Wilson
After 30 years at The United Church Observer and 11 as editor, the magazine says goodbye to an old friend and mentor
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Church News
New editor named
Longtime Observer managing editor Jocelyn Bell has been appointed the new editor and publisher of The Observer.
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Culture
Holiday music you actually want to listen to
Christmas tunes gets a bad rap, often for good reason. But done right, it can be joyful, soaring, even ethereal
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Editor's Letter
The perfect send-off after more than 30 years at this magazine
Thanks to all of you readers who’ve invited me into your homes these many years.
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Church News
For United churches, sharing space helps pay the bills — and advance mission objectives
Community ‘hubs’ bring a variety of organizations under one roof
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Church News
New Observer editor appointed
I’m pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has approved the selection of Jocelyn Bell as the new editor and publisher of The United Church Observer. Currently the magazine’s managing editor, Jocelyn was selected from more than 80 candidates who responded to a public call for applications last summer. Incoming…
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Society
Restless longing is core to being human. What happens when it leads us off course?
"Understanding what our spirit is trying to tell us in these unforeseen detours is often the work of a lifetime."
