From sanctuary to haven, this church-turned-library is uniting Quebec’s diverse communities by Sana Khan Quebec City’s Maison de la littérature provides programs for immigrants and artists, regardless of faith
I didn’t have the pope’s blessing on my same-sex marriage, but the church’s “monumental” shift now brings me joy by Deirdre Pike Critics have been quick to point out the limitations of the blessing, but it has not soured the taste of joy and
United Church and National Indigenous Council name Israel-Hamas war a genocide by Julie Carl "The humanitarian crisis that is happening in Gaza at the moment is the focus," says General Secretary Rev. Michael Blair
United Church annual recall meeting attendees debate excluding the public and the media from General Council Executive meetings by Mike Milne Some attendees said they welcome working without media scrutiny, while others say they worry how this will impact people's trust and donations
How ancient concepts of leisure offer a new way forward for churches by Christopher White Jeffrey Paul Crittenden's recent book, "Leisure Resurrected", is an "important reminder of the church's gift to the world," our reviewer writes
New book celebrates 100 years of the United Church but misses the mark on the denomination’s future challenges by Christopher White Brian Arthur Brown's "The Untied Church of Canada: Unfettered for 2025 Celebrations" fails to address why church numbers are dropping
United churches determined to stand up for LGBTQ2S+ kids as anti-trans hate rises by Josiah Neufeld “This is the moment for Christians to boldly show up,” says Affirm United director, Alix Dolson
Budget woes lead United Church to reduce partnership grants amid looming 2024 deficit by Julie Carl Grants to Canadian and global partners will be reduced by more than 20 percent, with some losing funding altogether
United Church condemns violence by Hamas and Israel and calls for ceasefire by Mike Milne "We need to be concerned about everybody, not just ‘our people,'" says Rev. Mariana Harris.
United Church ministers feel unappreciated in the wake of changes to their annual pay by Julie Carl General Secretary says ministers are encouraged to negotiate salaries with their congregation.