A contemporary look into the value of traditional clerical costumery
The tradition of wearing a clerical collar may be outdated. Michael Webster wore one every day for a month to find out
United Church asks worshippers who they are and what they believe
A new denominational survey paints a picture of an aging but deeply committed membership
United Church’s executive council opts to keep HQ offices in Toronto
Members considered moving to Winnipeg but heavy relocation costs weighed against the plan
Condo units replace sanctuaries, pews and altars as churches sell up
Former church buildings are drawing interest from developers who find that buyers are drawn to the aesthetic and design of places of
United Church minister turns to helping people give up hoarding
Compulsive hoarding is often rooted in underlying trauma, such as an abusive childhood, the loss of a loved one or a damaged
United Church readers tell The Observer what kind of Christians they are
Read on to find out which of the four types of United Church believer best matches your set of beliefs
Indigenous churches in northern Manitoba a world apart from south
They face logistical challenges but communities are eager for baptisms, counselling and fellowship from homegrown United Church ministers
United Church looks at policies for responsible pension investment
Holding shares in companies such as Goldcorp, which has a mine in Guatemala that is under a stop-work order from the Inter-American
Trans minister, first in the United Church, talks about her journey
Cindy Bourgeois says opportunities for trans people are growing, and so is tolerance, compared to 30 to 40 years ago.
Moderator Mardi Tindal rides Spirit Express, saves carbon, spreads joy
The rain-soaked Manitoba prairies unfold outside the windows of Via Rail’s cross-country train as Moderator Mardi Tindal tells me that, in a
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