Our children are risking their lives on the front lines of a burning planet by Pieta Goudron As the climate crisis worsens wildfire season in Western Canada, young people are called upon to put themselves in the line of
New Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is the 1st Muslim to lead a major political party in Canada by Amir Said After over a decade as Calgary's mayor, Nenshi is eager to bring his passion for social justice to the rest of Alberta.
Finding alien life no longer seems far-fetched. What would that mean for us Earthlings? by David Wilson As scientists locate thousands of planets beyond our solar system and probe their potential for life, the real mystery is how this
Planting new life into the church by Ashleigh-Rae Thomas With the help of bees, hummingbirds and butterflies, Kedron United's pollinator garden is a haven for flowers and community-building
More United Church clergy are feeling targeted by congregational bullies by Christopher White "This minister says he now expects to be bullied wherever he goes," writes Christopher White
How this knitter and preacher’s kid fosters interfaith conversations through art by Julie McGonegal From tapestries to plays and a podcast, Kirk Dunn finds common threads among faith traditions
Faith communities can offer a way out of collective apathy by Aaron Miechkota "One of the greatest spiritual strengths of faith communities is our willingness to respond to God’s call to slow down," writes Aaron
This Manitoba city proved that universal basic income changes lives – so why isn’t available for all Canadians? by Alexandra Shimo Cheques from the government helped Dauphin residents push themselves out of poverty
Why child poverty is rising in Canada again by Josiah Neufeld Pandemic CERB payments helped lift thousands of kids out of poverty. But the effect was short-lived
Is it ethical for Canada to recruit health-care workers from countries with worse healthcare crises? by Larry Krotz Canada is trying to solve its staffing crisis by luring doctors who are essential to their own countries' medical care
‘A school for how to love one another’: United Church’s new general secretary imagines a different future Oct. 20, 2026
‘A school for how to love one another’: United Church’s new general secretary imagines a different future