This Lent, I’m choosing friendship over spiritual gold medals by Alydia Smith After years of overcomplicating her faith practice, a minister discovers that relationships — with Christ and others — matter more than achievement
This Montreal church has baptized more than 140 Iranians since 2020 by Ghazal Azizi Iran is in crisis, but converts continue to find welcome and love at St Jax
Why I chose to ‘do nothing’ this Lent by Robin McGauley Finding connection with God doesn’t always require action
Finding God among trees, rabbits and foxes this Lent by Shawn Sanford Beck A United Church chaplain and Christian animist finds deeper devotion in daily walks and prayers for the land
Why a former evangelical author is challenging faith in firearms by Brett Potter In his new book, William J. Kole argues that gun-loving U.S. Christians have lost their way
Tatamagouche Centre pauses all operations amid financial pressures by Kate Spencer After 72 years, the United Church retreat centre faces a make-or-break decision by the end of the month
David Giuliano on what writing fiction taught him after a life of sermons by Emma Prestwich The award-winning writer and former United Church moderator explores the lessons of patience and purpose
Canadian faith and civil-liberties leaders push back against Bill C-9 by Xavi Richer Vis Leaders warn the bill could unintentionally criminalize religious expression and protest
I received the kingdom of God through a child, and it broke my heart by Gary Boratto That moment is forever etched into me, but I am grateful for its sadness and joy
The stories behind our ornaments — and the Advent Calendar we made to share them by Jocelyn Bell Some ornaments are more than decorations — they are stories. Jocelyn Bell shares hers and the Advent Calendar that celebrates the stories