Prison fails to prepare convicts for life once they’re out of jail
Many in federal prisons have mental health issues, most are drug users, two-thirds have no high school education
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, the first woman to have the job
She grew up in the United Church and found it again when her children were young, becoming solidly involved with her congregation
Death. It’s inevitable. So let’s talk about it.
It’s natural to be anxious about dying. But facing up to our mortality can help us live better today.
United Church confirmation classes can be tweaked to be more fun
Today’s confirmation programs help youth experience God, form relationships and make their own decisions about joining the church
Owning land is a Canadian right—unless you live on a reserve
One First Nation in British Columbia is rewriting the rules to land ownership. Will property rights for Aboriginals bring prosperity or assimilation?
United Church congregations explore other faiths, find common ground
The key is pursuing whatever brings people into closer connection with each other, and then honouring that, say some clergy
Cyberbullies are on the attack, often with women in their sights
Just like they have done to make workplaces and homes safe, women are fighting to make cyberspace free from criminal aggression
Charles Taylor says he criticizes the Pope more than non-Catholics
The internationally acclaimed Canadian philosopher talks about building bridges between different cultures and faiths
Malawi draws the author back after 13 years, but redemption is elusive
Pieta Woolley promised to raise money for an African community but failed to deliver. Her lapse has haunted her all these years
Sunday school is evolving at some churches, a nod to social change
Attendance in the long-time pillar of church life is shrinking dramatically and new efforts involve activities, props and play
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