Should I attend an event featuring a speaker accused of transphobia? by Ashley Moyse A reader grapples with showing support for a complex figure
What if Lent began with a question? by Sheryl Spencer A mother-daughter road trip sparked a sacred writing practice rooted in memory, wisdom and God’s presence
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
Manitoba program helps incarcerated parents read to their kids by Simon Rolston The family literacy initiative is “a bright spot amid a devastating rupture in the family”
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
The last words of an ancient world by Nathan Abraha I returned home to Eritrea to rediscover Ge’ez — a ‘dead’ language that still sings through the living
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
The Christmas my dad almost burned the church down by William Robertson My minister father managed to make a rote Christmas Eve service memorable for everyone, including me
The Christmas my 100-year-old mother played Santa one last time by Sylvia Grant For years, Martha Grant donned a red-and-white Santa suit, bringing gifts, laughter and holiday joy to her family