Playing by heart: Church music director has unique ability
United Church music director Kara Shaw was born prematurely, became almost totally blind and was later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Today,
How positive thinking can bring churches possibilities
Building on strengths rather than dwelling on negatives has brought healthy change to many secular organizations. The approach can work for churches,
WCC celebrates 70 years of solidarity
Founded in 1948 to promote Christian unity, the World Council of Churches marks a milestone while looking ahead to the future of
New editor named
Longtime Observer managing editor Jocelyn Bell has been appointed the new editor and publisher of The Observer.
For United churches, sharing space helps pay the bills — and advance mission objectives
Community ‘hubs’ bring a variety of organizations under one roof
New Observer editor appointed
I’m pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has approved the selection of Jocelyn Bell as the new editor and publisher
11 immigrants putting down roots in Canada and the United Church
"Lima was a bit difficult. It’s a Catholic society; I was never out of the closet there."
What does it mean to be ‘in essential agreement’?
The writer explains why United Church ministers aren't expected to have "literal adherence" to the denomination’s statement of doctrine.
Attracting the spiritual but not religious through ‘un-churching’
Some church leaders are attempting to entice new members by laying off the faith community's biggest buzz word: God.
Presbytery turns down bid to halt Gretta Vosper hearing
A last-ditch effort to halt a hearing that could defrock a self-declared atheist, who is serving as a minister in The United
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