Christianity can’t go back to what it was: Phyllis Tickle, author by Karen Hilfman Millson The faith is in the Great Emergence, a time of irreversible upheaval and great possibility, she says in her new book
Bernadette Dumas’s parents needed a place to hide her. Decades later, she’s still haunted by what she lost by Chelsea Temple Jones Years after she was sent to a United Church maternity home, she wants a national inquiry into the role of churches, social
Science reshapes our understanding of where empathy comes from by Kevin Spurgaitis Empathy isn't just a force of the human spirit. It's hard-wired in our genetic code, researchers are discovering
I’m on the fence about calling myself ‘Rev.’, and I’m not alone by Trisha Elliott More and more ministers are questioning the honorific.
Canada’s comedy couple talks faith, family and laughter by Ken Gallinger Debra McGrath and Colin Mochrie also share how Glebe Road United has made an impact on their family.
United Church’s General Council meeting was complex, like the church by Brian Platt Participants at the 41st General Council dealt with an intimidating roster of issues with exuberance, vitality, verve -- and paradoxes
United Church’s new moderator is a poet, a preacher, a pioneer by David Wilson Rt. Rev. Gary Paterson brings a keen intellect and a passion for words to his new role as the United Church’s elected
Mardi Tindal ends her term as UCC moderator humbled and grateful by Ken Gallinger She says ecological healing is our greatest spiritual and moral challenge, and it begins in compassion for the world
 United Church meeting draws controversy over Middle East report by Mike Milne Report by General Council working group calls for an end to Israel's occupation and boycott of goods produced in occupied territories
Carbon heats the world and cities are fighting back with big plans by Kevin Spurgaitis While national leadership across the planet flags, cities are stepping up with bold visions and steep carbon reductions