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
Tom Harpur on his path of faith from childhood to age 82 by Ken Gallinger The former Anglican priest and author of 'Born Again' moved away from the church and into journalism, which he says eventually "gave
Universe discoveries find it more vast and complex than anyone knew by Kevin Spurgaitis The findings are prompting some to question whether religion will become obsolete, or whether they will guide humanity to greater enlightenment
Palestine position paper is controversial for United Church, again by Mike Milne The Middle East issue has spawned heated opinions at every General Council meeting for years, and is shaping up to do the
A United Church minister listens to the children of the baby boomers by Richard Wright Rev. Tom Sherwood says it's beautiful to hear about this generation's spirituality
Near-death experiences are under new, rigorous scientific scrutiny by Alanna Mitchell 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? by Samantha Rideout 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 by David Wilson 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 by Alanna Mitchell 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 by Caley Moore The two groups have a long history of both support but also conflict, mainly over the actions of the Israeli government in