Watching my church become a pile of rubble gave me hope
The author says she mourned the historic, beautiful building, but witnessing its destruction reminded her that the church is really the people.
I worry the United Church doesn’t want evangelicals like me
While the church community says it accepts everyone, one woman wonders if that is still true.
Don’t shame me for smoking
I would never encourage a friend to pick it up, and am not proud of my habit, but after 10 years of
My church’s Christmas pageant featured two Marys
We had recently heard about homophobic graffiti spraypainted on walls and sidewalks at two nearby United churches.
No, Franklin, there is no war on Christmas
Christians should be angry that Jesus' teachings are being taken in vain, says this writer.
What I listen to instead of Christmas music
Tunes about snow and chestnuts and silent nights didn't bring the power of the holiday home to this writer, so he found
Christians should stop using God to sanctify adoption
This adoptive mom writes that she's frustrated by the common evangelical Christian message that adoption is always the best outcome for a
Why you should reconsider volunteering with children abroad
These types of voluntourism trips can be rewarding, but they're also often more harmful than you might think, says this writer.
Gretta Vosper’s atheism isn’t the problem
She isn't interested in engaging with and exploring the Bible, which is an essential part of United Church ministry, says this writer.
The United Church welcomes all — even atheist ministers
Gretta Vosper is now free to lead her Toronto congregation after a settlement, and this minister and writer says that's a good
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