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A black-and-white photo shows people sitting in bleachers and in chairs on a stage as other people in church robes stand.

The church union that was — and wasn’t

Not all Presbyterians joined the United Church in 1925. A personal look at those who stayed, and how their witness has evolved

An image of three centenarian individuals: On the left, Ray Mackay seated at an organ wearing a dark sweater; in the center, Molly Austen smiling and wearing a celebratory sash reading "Aged to Perfection" and a crown; on the right, Miriam Tees wearing a purple cardigan and speaking in front of a dark background.

3 centenarians on what a lifetime of faith has meant to them

by Paniz Vedavarz

To mark the United Church's centennial, Broadview spoke with members who have been around longer than the denomination itself

A collage of different people. From the top, there is a white woman with brown hair in a green dress, below her is a white man with white hair, glasses and smiling, below him is a group of Black and brown people next to an IV bag. Below is a rainbow, a CD that says, "Don't panic", a book that says, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," a ceramic angel. In the middle is a robot, a pocket watch, a book that says, "This United Church of Ours". Avobe is a sign that says, "Sunday Service Cancelled", a group of children sitting in front of a priest and a Black man with a pink towel on his head. He is wearing glasses and has his thumb up.

A hitchhiker’s guide to the future of The United Church of Canada

by Pieta Woolley

On the denomination's 100th anniversary, our essayist takes on the eternal question of its survival

Collage of several Indigenous elders and a group of children. In the background are eagles, a totem pole, a teepee, a feather, a drum and a cow skull, bundles of sage

The Indigenous United Church: a journey to right relations

by Teresa Burnett-Cole

Members call for autonomy and healing in a relationship shaped by colonialism

Ancient painting of a council featuring a group of men surrounding one man who is dressed in purple and gold robes. The other men are in white and black robes.

The Nicene Creed is turning 1,700 years old. Does it still matter?

by Alanna Mitchell

The United Church's Sandra Beardsall, who leads the global celebrations, says yes

A triptych of images: the first shows a group of people gathered around a wooden baptismal font inside a church; the second image depicts a person holding a microphone outdoors near greenery; the third image shows individuals sitting or kneeling around a circular arrangement of lit candles during an outdoor vigil.

Karaoke, community and a comeback for this Nova Scotia church

by Christopher White

Bedford United in Nova Scotia went from near-closure to bursting with life thanks to bold leadership and open doors

Illustration of a woman holding the pill, a man preaching, a green helicopter, a book that says, "The Courage to Be" and a Time Cover that says "Is God Dead?", people protesting with a sign that says, "Drop Acid Not Bombs" On top in white, it says "The New Curriculum" and in black underneath it says "By Josiah Neufeld and Jonathan Dyck"

The New Curriculum that sparked a controversy

by Jonathan Dyck and Josiah Neufeld

The United Church introduced a forward-thinking Sunday school program in the 1960s, but not everyone was ready for the modern theology

Colourful collage of multiple people and items. Some are in black and white

The United Church was forged in the fires of the social gospel

by Julie McGonegal

A Christian call to justice still animates today’s progressive movements

A black and white photo of three women in sleeveless dresses. One of them is holding a tray of baked goods. She has short hair, earrings and glasses on. A shorter woman stands next to her and helps hold the tray. A woman on the right has brown hair and is wearing pearls, a broach, a ring and a watch and bracelet. On the table in front of them are several trays of baked goods and plates.

100 years of the United Church in photos

by Broadview Staff

Highlights from the denomination's past century

Collage of people in black and white with the bottom in colour of various items

A United Church historian on facing the future with faith

by Phyllis Airhart

Phyllis Airhart tracks the denomination’s path from birth to glory days and beyond

UCC in Focus - Page 4

The church union that was — and wasn’t

3 centenarians on what a lifetime of faith has meant to them

A hitchhiker’s guide to the future of The United Church of Canada

The Indigenous United Church: a journey to right relations

The Nicene Creed is turning 1,700 years old. Does it still matter?

Karaoke, community and a comeback for this Nova Scotia church

The New Curriculum that sparked a controversy

The United Church was forged in the fires of the social gospel

100 years of the United Church in photos

A United Church historian on facing the future with faith

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