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New Ontario MPP Rev. Alexa Gilmour on her call to politics

New Ontario MPP Rev. Alexa Gilmour on her call to politics

“I felt that God was calling me to stand in the breach and say that there is another way”

21.03.2025 30

UC Observer

Christopher White

‘Our inclusivity is a huge draw’: Behind one congregation’s success

‘Our inclusivity is a huge draw’: Behind one congregation’s success

Westminster United's open doors are attracting new congregants, but that's not its only appeal

20.03.2025 20

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What will it take to fix our economy?

Amid a trade war with the U.S. and sliding stocks, economist Jim Stanford has a vision for our economic future

13.03.2025 10

UC Observer

Christopher White

To survive, the United Church must let go of the past and welcome what’s next

The denomination must move beyond comfort and embrace true transformation

10.03.2025 10

UC Observer

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A botanist melds Celtic spirituality and science to fight climate disruption

Diana Beresford-Kroeger’s new book says nature holds the key to a healthy planet

22.02.2025 7

UC Observer

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This Saskatoon church’s big gamble paid off

Maybe St. Paul’s United isn’t the same church it was in 2009. Congregants couldn’t be happier.

20.02.2025 9

UC Observer

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5 ways people of faith can respond to Trump

The current emergency is a chance for the Canadian church to rediscover its authentic voice

01.02.2025 10

UC Observer

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Some of our regulars only watch services online. What can we do?

Advice for a reader who wants to get Zoom worshippers to attend in person

27.01.2025 10

UC Observer

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‘By any metrics you choose,’ this northern B.C. congregation is thriving

120 people attend Trinity United's Sunday services, with over 300 weekly views online

27.01.2025 10

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Do ministers have to make house calls?

Q: Friends of mine, connected with another denomination, have been told that full-time United Church ministers are not obliged to visit or phone...

26.11.2024 7

UC Observer

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My three great-uncles were killed in the First World War. I went to Europe because I wanted to know if they died in vain

The statue of Canada grieving for her lost sons at the Vimy memorial. Christopher White Christopher White is a writer based in Hamilton. “It was...

09.11.2024 7

The Globe and Mail

Christopher White

6 ways to find hope amid U.S. election despair

This morning, many of us woke up to the news that we dreaded, an event we were sure could not happen, but it has. Donald Trump will be the...

07.11.2024 7

UC Observer

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What to do about a meddling member

Q: We have one member who inserts herself into every aspect of church business. We have had people resign from committees because of her, and...

15.10.2024 4

UC Observer

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Workplace chaplains bring spiritual care to corporate Canada

Chaplains are often associated with providing spiritual care in hospitals or universities, but one organization is bringing them to corporate...

26.09.2024 3

UC Observer

Christopher White

CHURCHx wants to transform how people of faith learn

Staying connected across The United Church of Canada has always been difficult, and the COVID-19 pandemic and the denomination’s 2019 restructuring...

24.09.2024 3

UC Observer

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What is happening with the United Church’s 100 communities of faith goal?

Q: What is happening with the creation of the 100 new communities of faith announced in the strategic plan? A: As we continue to close churches,...

27.08.2024 5

UC Observer

Christopher White