Why do we sing hymns at church?
Some worship leaders use song as filler, but hymn lyrics can stay with people after sermons are forgotten
U.S. churches arm, train congregants after shootings
An industry has sprung up after mass shootings at houses of worship to train civilians to protect their churches
Churches and Guatemalan town team up for new school
Three Vancouver congregations raised more than $130,000
Proud, queer and celibate
For some LGBTQ2 Christians, choosing abstinence reconciles their faith and sexuality. But not everyone agrees with their controversial decision.
Why I cancelled my Quebec vacation
Canadians are boycotting travel to the U.S. during the current presidency, and a recent Quebec law has caused this writer to do
What kids taught me about fighting the climate crisis
This educator and UN volunteer has travelled across the country teaching youth about environmental stewardship
How 3 United Church retreat centres came back to life
The centres are expanding their reach by creating partnerships with other faith and social justice groups, and renting space to social enterprises
‘The adults have failed us’
Youth have taken the lead in fighting the climate crisis. It’s time for the rest of us to join them.
Colombian community pins hopes on Canadian oil giant
The Nasa Indigenous people of Kiwe Nxusxa say oil exploration and production have contaminated their earth, water and air
I worry Canada’s plastics ban won’t address this problem
As a cafe owner, I'm upset about the amount of plastic that comes through our back door
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