5 things to read for Emancipation Day by Aleysha Haniff Aug. 1 marks the abolition of slavery in most British colonies, including Canada
The story behind Broad View United’s name by Aleysha Haniff The B.C. community of faith wanted to speak to the "nature of the congregation" with its new moniker
New era for West Hill United as Scarborough arts venue by Emma Prestwich The racially diverse area has a dearth of performance spaces for artists to share their work
What my scooter taught me about barriers by Dorothy Ellen Palmer I have a deeper understanding of how social justice for disabled people is tied to our ability to move through the world
The jellied salad is making a comeback by Christopher White The church supper mainstay is now trendy again
Mississippi’s flag gets a makeover, but does God belong on it? by Jack Jenkins, Religion News Service The Confederate symbol has been removed from the state banner, but the new one must include a certain phrase
How Jesus became white — and why it’s time to cancel that by Emily McFarlan Miller, Religion News Service Warner Sallman’s iconic image has crowded out other depictions of Jesus, and some say that's a big problem
Why mutual aid reemerged in the U.S. during the pandemic by Aysha Khan, Religion News Service This type of community support is also flourishing amid protests over anti-Black racism
United churches need to examine their whiteness: workshop leader by Glynis Ratcliffe Faith communities that say Black Lives Matter may be challenged on that statement, said Jordana Wright
COVID-19 puts kids’ church camp fun on pause by Emma Prestwich While day camps are allowed to operate, some facilities have opted to shut down completely