Santa inches closer to pulpit this month, bringing joy and controversy by Anne Bokma Some ministers say when St. Nick laughs, they hear angels sing. But others hear cash registers ring and they want to stick
United Church hospitals set to dwindle to just two, down from peak of 32 by Mike Milne The takeover of two United Church-run hospitals by a Vancouver-based health authority signals a likely end for a longtime mission to coastal
United Church minister (former) Ken Gallinger tears off his collar by Ken Gallinger A minister for more than four decades and twice a nominee for moderator, the writer explains why he quit the church but
United Church ministers debate faith, atheism — and the future by David Wilson Is the denomination big enough and flexible enough to employ all sorts of ministers, including those who don't accept that God exists?
United Church congregations are figuring out how to amalgamate, joyfully by Ken Gallinger It's not just a survival strategy to join memberships, but can also bring new energy, ideas and a fresh outlook to churches
United Church’s foundation is growing funds, receiving bequests by Mike Milne Income streams from multi-million-dollar endowments and investments help support church works, services and dreams
United Church leaders’ pilgrimage to U.K. festival lifts spirits, hopes by Trisha Elliott Moderator Rt. Rev. Gary Paterson and 113 other church leaders headed to the Cotswolds for a spot of tea and rejuvenation
United Church was truly born in the tumult of the 1960s, not in 1925 by Ken Gallinger The early years were a compromise between evangelical thought and liberalism, and liberal theology won out with its evolving interpretation of the
United Church survey unearths visions for the faith in 2025 by Samantha Rideout Respondents were asked what will the denomination look and feel like in 2025, in the face of vast cultural, financial shifts
United Church congregations use innovation to entice youth by Beatrice Ekoko Engaging young people in the church is a perennial challenge, but some congregations are rethinking the whole enterprise