UCC in Focus
3 churches on the Canada/U.S. border grapple with political tensions
“It’s almost like antagonistic feelings are being forced upon us,” says Rev. Canon Fran Bedell who crosses the border every Sunday to lead worship
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UCC in Focus
These 4 historic churches are finalists in national heritage competition
The sites are in the running for the 2025 Next Great Save — and $65,000 in cash
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April/May 2025, UCC in Focus
3 evergreen challenges in churches — and how to deal with them
Question Box columnist Christopher White offers helpful answers to issues that resurface year after year
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April/May 2025, UCC in Focus
25 immigrant-led ‘church plants’ bring community to newcomers
With the support of the United Church, these migrant communities provide a faith home for new Canadians
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March 2025, UCC in Focus
To survive, the United Church must let go of the past and welcome what’s next
The denomination must move beyond comfort and embrace true transformation
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UCC in Focus
Meet Sungmin Jung, a nominee for United Church moderator
The Ontario minister says he wants to “lead the church into deep spirituality”
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March 2025, UCC in Focus
Ontario church becomes needed home for Muslim community
The former Countryside United in Thornton, Ont., now houses the Zainabiya Community Centre
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UCC in Focus
Kimberly Heath wants to be the United Church’s next moderator
The Ontario minister says she sees “a lot of weariness out there in the church”
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Samuel Dansokho is hoping to be the United Church’s next moderator
The moderator nominee and minister says he prefers to be a bridge who shows by example, rather than a “charismatic leader”
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UCC in Focus
Cheri DiNovo nominated for United Church moderator
The former Ontario MPP says her bid is “kind of a love letter” to more than 30 years of church involvement
