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Spirituality
Jasper wildfire destroys historic Anglican church
St. Mary & St. George Anglican Church was nearly a century old when it burned down
Spirituality
St. Mary & St. George Anglican Church was nearly a century old when it burned down
UCC in Focus
110 years after the start of the first World War, historian Alan Bowker tells the story of an Ottawa congregation that sent 141 members off to battle. Nineteen never returned home.
UCC in Focus
In 2019, the church radically changed its structure. A new review aims to assess if the changes were worth it.
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"There are insights and occasional hard truths that emerged during that process," said one regional staffer
UCC in Focus
The American-based harassment campaign is a sharp reminder that homophobic and transphobic attitudes are on the rise
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Environment
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UCC in Focus
The vibrant artwork honours the church's commitment to truth and reconciliation
UCC in Focus
Results are a step toward "moving forward together in a good way"Â