Jehovah’s Witnesses cover-up
Canadian survivors of childhood sexual abuse are coming forward to reveal how their church failed them — and protected their predators
5 ways to die with more than just ‘dignity’
As Canada’s largest generation ages, more and more of us are dying each year. Ever since 1992, when ALS sufferer Sue Rodriguez
‘A good death is being at peace with God, with others and with the self’
Anglican professor Donald Grayston made dying in peace a lifetime project. His example is inspiring others to plan a meaningful exit.
We’ll miss you, David Wilson
After 30 years at The United Church Observer and 11 as editor, the magazine says goodbye to an old friend and mentor
New editor named
Longtime Observer managing editor Jocelyn Bell has been appointed the new editor and publisher of The Observer.
Why this Alabama county voted almost unanimously for Donald Trump
One year after the election, we travel to Winston County to try to understand why.
Involuntary pilgrim: A 20-year journey with cancer
The return of a tumour sets David Giuliano on a path he calls his ‘Camino de Cancer’
New Observer editor appointed
I’m pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has approved the selection of Jocelyn Bell as the new editor and publisher
Don Hume was a minister nearing retirement. Then he tried crack cocaine.
At first, he used the drug about once a month. Then it was every few weeks. Then every few days. Before he
Restless longing is core to being human. What happens when it leads us off course?
"Understanding what our spirit is trying to tell us in these unforeseen detours is often the work of a lifetime."
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