How Canadians became so addicted to plastic
First introduced as Bakelite in 1907, fully synthetic plastics weren’t mass produced until the mid-century.
How churches are saving themselves through real estate
Churches across the country are trading their valuable real estate for long-term funding. But success takes more than good intentions.
Saskatchewan and Indigenous churches split land income
The Saskatchewan and All Native Circle Conferences agree to split the proceeds of oil-rich land.
Our magazine’s plastic problem
"While I can easily defend the use of a polybag on financial grounds, it would be unconscionable to deliver a cover story
How plastics are threatening our Great Lakes
Program director for Environmental Defence Keith Brooks reminds us why we shouldn’t forget the Great Lakes when discussing plastic pollution.
New project invites people to share memories of 1988 United Church decision
On the thirtieth anniversary of the United Church vote to include LGBTQ ministers, a new project invites people to share their stories
Visiting Walden Pond: The roots of simple, spiritual living
Henry David Thoreau's iconic refuge is where he learned to live simply, intentionally and at one with nature.
‘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.
A minister talks about growing up in Adolf Hitler’s Germany
Martin Rumscheidt on his father’s complicity in the Nazi extermination of Jewish people.
I want to get friendly with death
"We spend our lives acting as if we are never going to die. But maybe getting used to the idea and mulling
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