Religion
Amid southern B.C.’s 2021 tragedies, many wondered: where is the church?
The general public condemned a perceived lack of action by area churches
June 2022
In this issue: Yukon internet sensation Gurdeep Pandher on the power of positivity; This non-profit housing model is protecting people from eviction and changing the way we think about land; When medically assisted dying creates family conflict.
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Religion
The United Church is changing its model of ministry — for better or for worse
Part-time clergy jobs are becoming the norm, and that has huge implications for the wider church
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Interview
‘I’ve always believed that disability is part of God’s good design’
Miriam Spies and Amy Panton's podcast brings theology into conversations about disability and mental health
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Relationships
In some families, medical assistance in dying is anything but a peaceful ending
Family members often support the idea of MAID in the abstract, but the procedure can take on a new meaning when it hits close to home
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Society
Patriarchy still binds the fates of women in China
The fight for equality continues in a country where women's voices are still being taken away
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Human Rights
Community land trusts could help provide affordable housing we so desperately need
This housing model safeguards renters while changing the way we think about land
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Religion
After more than 30 years, this clergy abuse survivor is finally being heard
Deana Hills was sexually abused by her minister. Her case highlights how institutions have historically failed to handle cases like hers in a transparent or sensitive way.
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Interview
Yukon internet sensation Gurdeep Pandher has a message of positivity for the world
The bhangra dancer on how he shares hope with others through movement
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Culture
‘Yellowjackets’ and ‘The Wilds’ reveal what castaway fictions get wrong
The new survival dramas starring teen girls offer a fresh twist on a familiar genre
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Indigenous
New initiative helps First Nations identify unmarked graves
The United Church's Bringing the Children Home initiative is an "act of reparation,” says Moderator Richard Bott
