What I see when I look at my daughter with Down syndrome
I was afraid that having a child with the genetic difference would change everything. I didn't consider how my life would be
Medical assistance in dying is a new pastoral challenge
A minister reflects on the journey he took alongside one of his congregants before her death
3 misconceptions about grief
Time alone can't heal sadness, and other truths about grieving
Family estrangement a ‘silent epidemic’
There is no easy fix for fractured families — and Canada is lacking in resources for those seeking help
How a United Church member and four Filipino sailors became family
United Church member Heather Cooke shares a tight bond with the men
Is the ancient tradition of marriage worth saving?
Bitterness and boredom seem to define many mid-life marriages, but we might not have to settle for apathy ever after
Marriage preparation classes should be mandatory
One happy recipient of such a course says they set a precedent for speaking openly about important issues in the future.
I hit ‘refresh’ on my marriage
A writer explains why she and her husband chose each other, instead of divorce, which "often seemed the easiest solution."
How to raise your children in a multi-religious family
As interfaith marriage becomes more and more common, families are adapting to new ways of parenting and faith education
My sister’s big, beautiful, boisterous family
The writer’s younger sister and her husband have seven children. Four of the kids were adopted internationally. Four have special needs. It
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November/December 2025 In this issue: Famous Canadians reveal their most cherished ornaments; This Oscar-nominated filmmaker is telling trickster stories for a new generation; Why today's modern mystics are reviving ancient practices |
