Making the pilgrimage to Rachel’s Tomb
Approaching a biblical holy site on foot becomes a journey through the tangled reality of Israel and the occupied territories today
The pealing of church bells may soon be a distant memory
"It had great meaning culturally and socially, and I personally think it’s a little bit sad that we don’t have these aural
6 acclaimed Canadian authors write letters from the heart to their grandkids
Sally Armstrong, Margaret Atwood, David Suzuki and others share incredible wisdom and love.
Living young in Canada’s oldest town
With the highest percentage of seniors in the country, Qualicum Beach, B.C., offers a glimpse into our greying future.
Addiction struggles led my nephew to crime and imprisonment. Is there hope for him on the outside?
"My sister has said the only peace she knows is when her son is in prison. When Justin is out, she is
Liberal Christians in the U.S. test their faith against a demagogue
After Donald Trump's election, The Observer visits United Church of Christ congregations to learn more about how the denomination is responding to
Why do white people keep crossing the line between appreciation and appropriation?
In the United Church alone, encounters with the songs, clothing, symbols and practices of other cultures is constant: the Huron Carol, Guatemalan
Meet the public figures who are spiritual but secular
Some in the political world are daring to admit that they aren’t a part of any religion
Canadian seniors are another face of the opioid epidemic
When you picture drug abuse, Canada's elderly may not come to mind. But the over-prescription of painkillers has left many addicted.
A subway encounter changed how one woman felt about Toronto
Sheima Benembarek was born in Saudi Arabia, grew up in Morocco and moved to Canada in 2005. In 2015, she relocated to
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