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I thought the church was in decline. Then 15 new members showed up.

A United Church minister discovers that small congregations offer something increasingly rare — belonging, purpose and spiritual connection

by Will Pearson

In Moose Factory, Ont., residents are working to turn a historic Anglican building into a gathering place for worship

by Mary Baxter

In Sarnia, Ont., St. Luke’s United has opened its doors to youth and community groups, serving its neighbours while sustaining the church

by Paniz Vedavarz

From welcoming newcomers to bringing neighbours together, the store has become an unexpected community hub

by Kate Spencer

No attendance rules. No obligation to worship. Just an open invitation on Facebook — and a welcoming community that's grown to 30

by Ashely Crouch

As congregations get smaller, Rev. Heather McCance sees an opportunity to return to a more collaborative model of ministry

by Jadine Ngan

Rising housing costs and an aging heritage property have pushed one Toronto congregation toward an ambitious path forward

by James Adair

St. John's United in Kemptville, Ont., asked members what mattered most — and built its future around their answers

by Pieta Goudron

St. Columba’s turned a gap in Port Hardy’s shelter system into an opportunity for reconciliation and community care

by Ashely Crouch

Rev. Cameron Fraser says congregations can look beyond membership numbers to the possibilities in their own communities