The best Moderator we never had, Peter Gordon White, shaped the church by Bruce McLeod He was editor-in-chief of the United Church New Curriculum, pressing his vision with patience, wit and Scottish charm
Canadian aid groups are finding themselves frozen out by Ottawa by Susan Peters Critics wonder whether the federal government's sensitivity about criticism of its policies is affecting funding decisions
Charles Taylor says he criticizes the Pope more than non-Catholics by Liette Michaud 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 by Pieta Woolley Pieta Woolley promised to raise money for an African community but failed to deliver. Her lapse has haunted her all these years
Indigenous mothers and culture destroyed when children were stolen by Julie McGonegal Residential schools also denied women the chance to pass along language and traditions, but few stories chart this maternal loss
Residential school survivors’ scars bleed into following generations by Pieta Woolley The arrogant colonial practice left families broken, communities shattered and dreams extinguished for generations
Bears inspire adoration, reminders of tension between wild and tame by Therese DesCamp Something about these animals urges us to love them, even when it's accompanied by heartbreak
Wind turbines face storms in Holland as residents turn against them by Lisa Van de Ven In Canada, where wind energy is newer, some communities are not consulted and environmental assessments are rare
Anxiety is natural — but today it’s mass produced by “fear entrepreneurs” by Trisha Elliott The 9/11 generation sees danger everywhere, raising questions about how we combat the culture of fear
United Church and Anglicans are in talks again, 40 years on by Mike Milne The two denominations nearly united in the 1970s but Anglicans ultimately voted against it. Now, ecumenical discussions are beginning once more