Rev. Bruce Sanguin brings an athlete’s intensity to his spiritual questing
The United Church minister is busy reconciling traditional theological thinking with science and the universe's natural mysticism
Apocalypse predictions have failed to come true, but another looms
Doomsday imaginings have deep roots in religion, prophesied in both sacred texts and folklore. Another is predicted for the end of next
Condo units replace sanctuaries, pews and altars as churches sell up
Former church buildings are drawing interest from developers who find that buyers are drawn to the aesthetic and design of places of
Churches once dominated this small stretch of Toronto. Not today
The transformation of churches on these two blocks in in the Junction mirrors vast changes that have taken place across Canadian society
Christian author Marcus Borg wants us to reclaim biblical language
The American theologian says religions are like languages; we have to employ the basic vocabulary, the central stories and words. If that
25 theologians to help broaden your faith
We asked 30 United Church ministers from across Canada to tell us which authors and books they would recommend to people in
United Church readers tell The Observer what kind of Christians they are
Read on to find out which of the four types of United Church believer best matches your set of beliefs
Religious differences can sever children from their parents, with pain
Breaking free from strict religious teachings of childhood can mean freedom, but also the loss of family relationships
Death rituals are changing, but the need for mourning remains
Many people now prefer to celebrate a life rather than grieve the loss of a loved one. But what about honouring the
Ottawa clamping down on human smugglers of refugees to Canada
But some say the practice shouldn't be vilified. It's not trafficking and may be the only way for people in danger of
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