Orchestra brings joy to sanctuary of Parkdale United in Ottawa
Begun almost by accident in 1945, the orchestra is the only one affiliated with a United Church congregation, playing in services twice
Abortion activism is back, and it’s more heated than ever
After 20 years of relative peace, activists on both sides of the abortion debate are mobilizing for a new battle that threatens
Trust is tricky these days, but we need it to survive as a society
Relying on each other is the basis of all social order, yet today we have more reason than ever to distrust. Can
What do we mean by God?
Six contemporary thinkers reveal a surprising range of non-traditional views in the United Church today
Churches change as newcomers attend them in Canada: a jolt of life?
New citizens are joining Christian churches in healthy numbers, bringing some new ideas and some that United Church members have rejected
Islam courses at Emmanuel College draw praise — and condemnation
A new Muslim studies program at the United Church's largest seminary pushes the envelope of theological education
Environment pledges by big business will save the planet, right?
Some critics aren't so sure. They accuse corporations of trying to buy green credentials without doing much to curtail their impact on
Chinese scholar of Christianity talks about the growth of the faith
Rev. Yanling Meng is doing a doctorate degree in religious studies at the University of Toronto, sponsored by the United Church
Researchers scour church archives for records of students who died at residential schools
Around 100,000 Aboriginal students attended about 130 residential schools over more than a century. It is now up to the TRC to
Lois Wilson was once known as “the church lady” in the Senate
Former United Church moderator and Canadian senator talks about the state of the union on the occasion of the United Church’s 85th
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June 2025 Issue In this issue: Facing the next century with faith; How the legacy of the social gospel has shaped the United Church; The story of the Indigenous Church and a journey to right relations |
