
UCC in Focus
This is a time for the United Church to listen
Carmen Lansdowne's election suggests the denomination has come a long way on reconciliation, but there is still a lot of work ahead
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Ethical Living
Final Goodbye
Spirituality
One day there will be a Canada without grain ele- vators, and Vera Saltzman knows this better than most.
Justice
On Nov. 8, 1994, Manitoba observed the first Indigenous Veterans Day. It soon became a national day, honouring more than 200 years of service by thousands of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people.
Ethical Living
Donations continue to decline as demand for services grows
Spirituality
Floating figures, mysterious footsteps and other ghostly sightings in churches
Ethical Living
Pro tips for decluttering
Ethical Living
The potluck
Spirituality
Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes and archers, and a protector against plague. But the queer community has also claimed him.
Justice
Canadians need to accept that our one-size-fits-all shelter system does not work
Ethical Living
We can't ignore the contributions that Indigenous people have made to this holiday
Spirituality
Miguel De La Torre urges Christians to move away from spiritual ideology that justifies oppression
Ethical Living
How they instil hope and promote recovery
Ethical Living
When I learned my body could save a life, I had to do it
Justice
Organizations like the Lu'ma Native Housing Society step in to fill the gap for Indigenous foster kids
Ethical Living
The CBC dramedy has won over audiences and critics with its combination of humour and heartache
Spirituality
"Haven" is a story of the trials and blessings of human weakness
Ethical Living
Dene author Katłįà's second novel takes you on a journey of courageously reclaiming Dene culture
Justice
In a series of personal letters, Robyn Maynard and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson create a blueprint for change
UCC in Focus
Here's the lowdown on everything that happened (and didn't happen) at the meeting
UCC in Focus
The denomination's General Council opted to postpone consideration of several proposals on the issue
UCC in Focus
The co-chair of the denomination's National Indigenous Council says it marks a watershed moment
UCC in Focus
“Necessity is going to be the mother of invention," says Rev. Taylor Croissant, the proposal's lead author
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Designated lay ministers are disappointed that a proposal about them wasn't addressed at the recent meeting
UCC in Focus
The new United Church moderator has named reconciliation as a top priority
UCC in Focus