Near-death experiences are under new, rigorous scientific scrutiny
Similarities in the descriptions of the experiences are remarkable, and have been tracked across cultures and across the ages
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
Scholar of New Testament, Amy-Jill Levine, talks about anti-Semitism
Feminist, Jewish academic teaches at a Protestant divinity school in the "buckle of the Bible belt." In this interview, she explores the
Neuroscience findings offer tips on how to craft an inspiring sermon
Certain types of worship open up new pathways in the brain, and ministers could use these discoveries to spice up their services
United Church and Canadian Jewish Congress try to repair a rift
The two groups have a long history of both support but also conflict, mainly over the actions of the Israeli government in
Rural churches stay strong across Canada, the heart of faith and hope
Churches are holding rural communities together in our changing countryside, a beacon of ecumenical leadership even as resources and population dwindle
John Shelby Spong on death, the afterlife and where to find God
The American Episcopalian bishop is known for his radical interpretation of Christianity.
Israel trips help educate Canadian Christians in lost history
Retired United Church minister Rev. Stan Lucyk wants people to understand the sacramental nature of geography, linking word to place, to bring
Evolution continues to be a battleground, and so does Charles Darwin
Ever since his masterwork "The Origin of Species" was published 150 years ago, scientists and creationists have misrepresented the naturalist's views on
United Church’s General Council to meet in Kelowna with big agenda
Six nominees are on the slate for the new moderatorship, along with questions about what the denomination should stand for. At the
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