Justice
Canada’s remaining residential school buildings are a grim reminder to a shameful history
While many have already been destroyed, Canada is struggling to deal with those former school that continue to haunt the nation
Society
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UCC in Focus
CGIT, founded in 1915: a century of history, stories and community
Much more than weekly meetings, the organization helped generations of young women find spirit, friendship
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UCC in Focus
How to deal with clergy who no longer believe in God
Reaction against a minister who came out as an atheist was swift and blunt. But questions persist about how to deal with clergy who no longer believe.
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Justice
How one group of women stood up to Bill Cosby by disrupting him on stage
I wasn't amused when comedian Bill Cosby came to town amid fresh allegations of sexual assault. So I and 30 others planned our own stand-up moment.
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Aging
Researchers are on hot on the trail of the fabled fountain of youth
But the ethical implications loom large -- how to cope with changing demographics, demand for resources?
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Death
When Tim Johnson’s mom died, he had to figure out how to grieve
Learning to live without her was messy, the ups and downs unpredictable, but research into grief helped
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UCC in Focus
5 hard truths of where United Church congregations fall short
Care to talk about tithing? How about evangelism? The author confronts the church’s taboos.
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Ethical Living
Extreme downsizers ditch possessions for tiny homes and big freedom
They live in spaces not much larger than a storage locker, but say having less stuff means living more
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UCC in Focus
Naramata, education and retreat centre in B.C. for 68 years, closes
The bombshell move follows a lengthy strike, money woes and a consultant's report
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Spirituality
The unlikely ascent of Kathleen Wynne
Ontario’s first female premier has surmounted barriers all her life. But she’s never strayed far from her United Church roots.
