COVID-19 and the science of compassion
The pandemic has triggered a wave of good deeds as Canadians pitch in to help or inspire others
A DNA test brought me a loving brother, but also more questions
Neither of us could have imagined the challenging dynamics that would storm around our reunion or how finding each other would impact
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."
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