Jan./Feb. 2021
In this issue:
- How the effort to rebuild a historic church opened old wounds among the Stoney Nakoda
- The Book of Delights author Ross Gay on acts of genuine caring
- One writer’s year in verse
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In This Issue
Letters
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Ethical Living
Responses from our readers (print exclusive)
Snapshot
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Ethical Living
Photographer aims to capture strength of young caregivers
Max Alexander says his own experience as a carer gave him the resources to empathize with others
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Ethical Living
Abortion law struck down (social media exclusive)
This month in 1988
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Ethical Living
Survey says (print exclusive)
Hollywood since #MeToo
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Spirituality
Prayer chains and other ways churches support Black Lives Matter (print exclusive)
These Canadian churches added their voices to the call for justice
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Justice
5 things you’ll find in this birder’s tool kit
Jacqueline L. Scott wants to make the Canadian wilderness more inclusive
Perspective
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Spirituality
What white Christian support for Trump reveals about systemic racism
Exit polls suggest a legacy of white supremacy is still dividing the country
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Spirituality
Christianity has no patience for my chronic ailments
Ableism is buried at the centre of our religion
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Ethical Living
Poet Ross Gay explores a joy informed by deep sorrow
He thinks that people sometimes misread his work as being "happy"
Features
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Spirituality
Catholic schools can be harmful for LGBTQ2 youth. Should we defund them?
Queer students and staff are still at greater risk of alienation and discrimination in Catholic classrooms
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Justice
When kids are in crisis, how can we help them?
I struggled with untreated mental illness as a child. Early intervention could aid youth like me.
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Justice
For Stoney Nakoda leaders, restoring this historic church reopens old wounds
In 2017, McDougall Memorial United burned down. Chiefs say it should not be rebuilt, but others see its reinstatement as an act of reconciliation.
Spotlight
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Ethical Living
Two Canadian films you won’t want to miss
These movies tackle the role of corporations and the Oka Crisis
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Spirituality
Seeking solace (print exclusive)
Religion and science collide in Yaa Gyasi's powerful new novel
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Spirituality
Innovative album recreates Hagia Sophia’s heavenly acoustics
Singing is banned in the Istanbul cathedral, which was converted back into a mosque this July
United Church in Focus
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UCC in Focus
United Church-run residential school named historic site (print exclusive)
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UCC in Focus
Youth project at B.C. church captures intergenerational stories
Pitt Meadows United now has a detailed history of congregants' faith experiences
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UCC in Focus
How well is the new United Church working?
The denomination underwent major structural changes two years ago. Broadview checked in on the revamped church.
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UCC in Focus
Question box (print exclusive)
New Year predictions
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UCC in Focus
Retrospect (print exclusive)
End-of-life care
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UCC in Focus
Michael Blair on where the United Church should go from here
The new general secretary says it's time to look at congregational cultures
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UCC in Focus
What I learned from writing a poem a day
This creative experiment taught me to find the sacred in the mundane
