Former United Church Observer managing editor Kenneth Bagnell has died
His journalism career took him to many publications, and around the world, but his connection to The Observer and Broadview remained strong
An unprecedented General Council kicks off with opening worship and motions
The unique and sometimes challenging virtual gathering was nonetheless punctuated by moving liturgy and humour
How Vancouver’s First United centres Indigenous healing
The organization emphasizes Indigenous leadership and creates a safe space for Indigenous community members to just be themselves
Meet the first nominee for moderator of the United Church
If elected, Rev. Carmen Lansdowne would be only the second Indigenous person in the role
Why John Shelby Spong was not a progressive Christian voice
If Spong’s writings represent the best that Progressive Christianity has to offer, then clearly the movement isn’t what it claims to be
This advocate places ghost bikes at sites where cyclists have been killed
Geoffrey Bercarich sees the memorials as a place of caution but also a show of solidarity with fellow cyclists
Historic Black chapel may finally get proper recognition
The Fugitive Slave Chapel could be restored and permanently installed at a London, Ont. museum
Gay bars are disappearing
Let’s remember and preserve these formative queer spaces
Virtual, six-month-long General Council to start in February
The gathering was postponed last year due to COVID-19
Baseball helped me feel connected to my dad, even after his death
In the eight years since he passed, our conversation about the game has continued
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