United Church congregations explore other faiths, find common ground
The key is pursuing whatever brings people into closer connection with each other, and then honouring that, say some clergy
Sunday school is evolving at some churches, a nod to social change
Attendance in the long-time pillar of church life is shrinking dramatically and new efforts involve activities, props and play
‘Our life was the picture of normal until Terry came out’
Terry and Anne Wood had a normal married life. All of that changed when Terry, a lay minister, realized he was a
United Church boycott of some Israeli goods sparks anger, backlash
Interfaith relations at local and national level under strain after General Council vote to boycott goods made in settlements
Tips on renting church space to community groups. First up? Communicate
Nurturing those community relationships is a way to reach the wider community, and can help the church grow
I’m on the fence about calling myself ‘Rev.’, and I’m not alone
More and more ministers are questioning the honorific.
United Church’s General Council meeting was complex, like the church
Participants at the 41st General Council dealt with an intimidating roster of issues with exuberance, vitality, verve -- and paradoxes
United Church’s new moderator is a poet, a preacher, a pioneer
Rt. Rev. Gary Paterson brings a keen intellect and a passion for words to his new role as the United Church’s elected
United Church General Council opts to boycott goods from Israeli settlements
The move was controversial among commissioners and some members of Canada's Jewish community
United Church support helps launch community housing at 40 Oaks
A venerable United Church mission to support the inner-city neighbourhood of Regent Park is reborn, along with the community
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