First United Church in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside rethinking its mission
Resignations, looming funding cuts and bad press have forced a historic United Church mission to reimagine its role in Canada’s poorest neighbourhood
Developing countries see big benefits from seven simple innovations
Cheap, easy and reliable, these inventions tend to spark yet more fresh ideas in the people who use them, amplifying the original
Dementia is creeping up on Canada’s elderly and cases are on the rise
It's a silent epidemic and already the leading cause of disability for seniors but the prevalence is expected to skyrocket as baby
United Church asks worshippers who they are and what they believe
A new denominational survey paints a picture of an aging but deeply committed membership
Roma refugees, persecuted in Europe, look for safety in Canada
Members of the Hamilton Gypsy Church are struggling to put down new roots
Climate numbers are dreadful, but if you dig deep, there’s hope too
A few points of light in the carbon darkness: renewables, financial scrutiny, lawsuits, public action
Margaret Atwood: How did Christianity come unglued from nature?
Imagine if humans could regain the knowledge that everything -- everything -- comes from the earth
Church needs to be a welcoming place for those with disabilities
To be genuinely open, congregations need to treat people with intellectual disabilities as more than guests
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
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