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
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.
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
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
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.
Divorce doesn’t have to be ugly. How about a sweet ritual instead?
Some couples are holding ceremonies to mark the end of a marriage, complete with flowers and music
Gary Paterson says: Let’s host a discussion about assisted suicide
The church is a place to talk end-of-life ethics, where the personal, the political and the spiritual collide
Unravelling the mysteries of prayer
New research suggests that praying really can transform you — starting with your brain
Canada has a hidden literacy crisis
A recent study revealed that almost half of Canadian adults don’t read very well. So why has the federal government cut its
Bhutan says it is the most blissful place on Earth. Is it true?
The kingdom shuns measuring Gross National Product in favour of Gross National Happiness, yet not all is copacetic
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