New editor named
Longtime Observer managing editor Jocelyn Bell has been appointed the new editor and publisher of The Observer.
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
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.
For United churches, sharing space helps pay the bills — and advance mission objectives
Community ‘hubs’ bring a variety of organizations under one roof
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
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."
11 immigrants putting down roots in Canada and the United Church
"Lima was a bit difficult. It’s a Catholic society; I was never out of the closet there."
26-year-old minister on what drew her to ministry
"Even in high school, I started thinking about ministry. At that time, I couldn’t see myself writing sermons every week."
Millennials cannot save the United Church
"Rather than trying to be something we’re not to attract young folks, perhaps the real invitation is for us to forthrightly and
This Canadian’s luggage offers a glimpse into the lives of Cubans today
You’ll find more than giveaway toiletries and hand-me-downs in the writer's luggage.
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