Spirituality
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
Relationships
-
-
Ethical Living
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 all adds up to one boisterous household full of love.
-
Ethical Living
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
-
Ethical Living
Can you save your marriage in a weekend?
Friday: Marriage in crisis. Saturday: Attend couples workshops. Sunday: Back in love
-
UCC in Focus
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
-
UCC in Focus
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
-
UCC in Focus
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
-
Spirituality
Canada’s comedy couple talks faith, family and laughter
Debra McGrath and Colin Mochrie also share how Glebe Road United has made an impact on their family.
-
Religion
Religious differences can sever children from their parents, with pain
Breaking free from strict religious teachings of childhood can mean freedom, but also the loss of family relationships
-
Spirituality
Do you take your atheist grandchildren to church?
You’re a lifelong churchgoer; your daughter and son-in-law are atheists. Three days before Christmas, they must leave town to be with his father, who is gravely ill. They leave their two school-age children with you. You always attend Christmas Eve services. Do you bring your grandchildren with you?
