Is the ancient tradition of marriage worth saving?
Bitterness and boredom seem to define many mid-life marriages, but we might not have to settle for apathy ever after
Marriage preparation classes should be mandatory
One happy recipient of such a course says they set a precedent for speaking openly about important issues in the future.
I hit ‘refresh’ on my marriage
A writer explains why she and her husband chose each other, instead of divorce, which "often seemed the easiest solution."
How to raise your children in a multi-religious family
As interfaith marriage becomes more and more common, families are adapting to new ways of parenting and faith education
My sister’s big, beautiful, boisterous family
The writer’s younger sister and her husband have seven children. Four of the kids were adopted internationally. Four have special needs. It
Why so many mid-life Canadians are choosing to be single
In defiance of social expectations, many mid-life adults have chosen to go it alone — and wouldn’t have it any other way
Can you save your marriage in a weekend?
Friday: Marriage in crisis. Saturday: Attend couples workshops. Sunday: Back in love
United Church confirmation classes can be tweaked to be more fun
Today’s confirmation programs help youth experience God, form relationships and make their own decisions about joining the church
United Church congregations explore other faiths, find common ground
The key is pursuing whatever brings people into closer connection with each other, and then honouring that, say some clergy
Tips on renting church space to community groups. First up? Communicate
Nurturing those community relationships is a way to reach the wider community, and can help the church grow
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