Climate change talks in Copenhagen are critical for Earth’s future by David Hallman David Hallman, who headed an ecumenical delegation to the Kyoto climate change summit in 1997, says the stakes have never been higher
Green purchases alone won’t get us out of the climate crisis by Lisa Van de Ven Think you're doing your bit for the environment? Here's the deal: you're just getting started
Alberta oil sands spark this generation’s most acute moral dilemmas by Larry Krotz When it comes to debating the oil sands, there's no middle ground, just fervent supporters and equally fervent detractors
United Church’s General Council to meet in Kelowna with big agenda by Mike Milne Six nominees are on the slate for the new moderatorship, along with questions about what the denomination should stand for.
Aid organizations are caught in the crossfire as they offer relief by Kevin Spurgaitis Last year was the most dangerous on record for aid workers, according to the Overseas Development Institute, a British think tank on
United Church faces decisions on money, vision at General Council by Mike Milne Amid warnings of budget shortfalls and continuing membership loss, the General Council cuts top management tier and talks further cutbacks
Economy’s downturn gives us a rare chance to rethink non-stop growth by Larry Krotz The recession that took hold last year gives us a chance to imagine a healthier and more sustainable future
United Church’s diaconal ministers are frustrated at lack of heft by Mike Milne They say they are under-represented when the church makes decisions about ministry, just one more chapter in a long history of being
Cities sprawl past bounds of planning, services all over the world by Larry Krotz These urban centres are home to millions and while some neighbourhoods function well, others are desperately short of resources, reshaping the way
Church calls me, even though I left it behind long ago, author says by Jennifer McPhee She decided to go to a United Church service five weeks in a row. She didn't have a big "aha" moment, but