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,
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."
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
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
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."
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