United Church asks worshippers who they are and what they believe by Mike Milne A new denominational survey paints a picture of an aging but deeply committed membership
Roma refugees, persecuted in Europe, look for safety in Canada by Cory Ruf 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 by Alanna Mitchell A few points of light in the carbon darkness: renewables, financial scrutiny, lawsuits, public action
Margaret Atwood: How did Christianity come unglued from nature? by Margaret Atwood 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 by Chelsea Temple Jones 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 by Kevin Spurgaitis 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 by Larry Krotz Former church buildings are drawing interest from developers who find that buyers are drawn to the aesthetic and design of places of
9/11 attacks a decade ago force us to assess visions of peace today by Kevin Spurgaitis Does traditional pacifism still have a role in the 21st century, or is taking up arms the only way to settle conflicts
Churches once dominated this small stretch of Toronto. Not today by Larry Krotz The transformation of churches on these two blocks in in the Junction mirrors vast changes that have taken place across Canadian society
Death rituals are changing, but the need for mourning remains by Kenneth Bagnell Many people now prefer to celebrate a life rather than grieve the loss of a loved one. But what about honouring the