My mom donated her body to science by Valerie Howes Honouring her final wish taught me a different kind of goodbye
Grizzly bears are back in B.C. Is coexistence possible? by Lesley Evans Ogden As bears reclaim territory across the province, communities are being forced to learn how to live alongside them
Should we share our church space with another congregation? by Mitchell Anderson Rental income may help, but differing beliefs and practices can complicate the decision, says Rev. Mitchell Anderson
Iraq’s child brides by Robert Bociaga Girls as young as nine are being forced into marriage in Iraq. Women’s rights activists are risking everything to fight back.
Should I attend an event featuring a speaker accused of transphobia? by Ashley Moyse A reader grapples with showing support for a complex figure
What if Lent began with a question? by Sheryl Spencer A mother-daughter road trip sparked a sacred writing practice rooted in memory, wisdom and God’s presence
This Lent, I’m choosing friendship over spiritual gold medals by Alydia Smith After years of overcomplicating her faith practice, a minister discovers that relationships — with Christ and others — matter more than achievement
Manitoba program helps incarcerated parents read to their kids by Simon Rolston The family literacy initiative is “a bright spot amid a devastating rupture in the family”
Tatamagouche Centre pauses all operations amid financial pressures by Kate Spencer After 72 years, the United Church retreat centre faces a make-or-break decision by the end of the month
The last words of an ancient world by Nathan Abraha I returned home to Eritrea to rediscover Ge’ez — a ‘dead’ language that still sings through the living