Rev. Cameron Fraser says congregations can look beyond membership numbers to the possibilities in their own communities

A shooting outside a Belleville synagogue tested the promise of a day meant for reflection

Two new studies suggest chatbots can steer users toward or away from religious perspectives, even when their answers sound objective

Our Editor’s Letter explores a different way of thinking about congregational life

Reginald Bibby looks back on 50 years of social trends in his new book

Indigenous names were often replaced as European settlers took control. Some communities are now reclaiming those names.

Housing advocate Leilani Farha challenges Canada’s assumptions about homeownership, wealth and land in this year's CBC Massey Lectures.

Rev. Gerlyn Henry has built a digital following of more than half a million people — larger than most denominations could dream of

For this queer minister, the first anniversary of the United Church’s apology to its 2SLGBTQ+ members is a ‘salting of the wound’

A hospice encounter raises questions medicine can’t answer

An interactive refugee simulation organized by a Winnipeg church offers a glimpse into the risks and uncertainty of fleeing persecution

As Scottish Gaelic declines in Cape Breton, a writer explores what its words can teach us about land, nature and our place in the world

Maria Giesbrecht’s debut poetry collection explores the aftermath of leaving a conservative Mennonite upbringing

A former Canadian Museum for Human Rights director on the 'Palestine Uprooted' controversy

A riding program outside Alliston, Ont., gives vulnerable teens a chance to build trust, regulate their emotions and regain confidence

On a Canadian tour, Izzeldin Bukhari uses traditional dishes to share his family history, culture and experiences of displacement

With thousands fleeing their homes, Naramata Centre, Oasis United Church and other congregations are offering shelter, food and comfort

A massive proposed development is forcing a New Brunswick community to confront the environmental costs of Canada’s digital future

One family business is helping aging churches preserve a centuries-old tradition

The Kuumba program is expanding culturally responsive mental health care into a hospital emergency department

Dorotea Gucciardo reflects on six weeks treating patients amid bombardment, displacement and deepening hunger

A curious anomaly in one of Christianity's oldest manuscripts changed how scholars now annotate John's Gospel

An artist, cyclist, powerlifter, trail builder and embroiderer reveal how personal passions sustain them through the demands of spiritual leadership

In "Go-Between Girl," Andrea Gunraj traces her family’s migration from India to Guyana and asks how colonial labour exploitation still echoes today

As religious affiliation declines, more Canadians are rethinking how they approach the final stages of life

Council of General Synod voted unanimously to remake the Anglican Journal as an official communications vehicle

As parental concern meets a teenager's online ambitions, our Moral Compass columnist offers perspective

Council of General Synod voted unanimously to remake the Anglican Journal as an official communications vehicle

Egypt reaching the World Cup knockout stage was a reminder of our country’s greatest strength

Allegations against police in Montreal expose a deeper truth: Black testimony is still dismissed until validated by authority

First United’s $39-million community hub combines Indigenous housing with expanded services for low-income residents

After years working in remote camps, Stewart Mior is helping workers recover stolen wages, challenge unsafe practices and reshape the industry’s culture

Steven Spielberg's new film forces people of faith to confront their place in the universe, while the U.S. pursues a disclosure policy of its own

Luc Noubissi is using the sport to build community, nurture faith and connect young African francophone men across Canada

As Ottawa expands defence spending, it must also measure and report the environmental cost of armed forces

Both can reveal truth, challenge power and invite people into liberation

The move turns reconciliation into environmental action on a lake facing invasive species, pollution and declining oxygen levels

Rev. Rob Oliphant pushes back on critics who say the legislation threatens protest and religious freedom

As a trans woman, I’ve returned on my own terms — and joined others working to make the church more open to difference

The bestselling Canadian author’s podcast reveals a worldview shaped by Christian ideas of faith and conscience

Public religious conversions can signal transformation — but what happens when repentance and accountability never follow?

Churches need to rethink the assumptions around belonging itself, a Winnipeg pastor argues

Exploring my queerness helped me decolonize and be proud of my racial identity

One long-time volunteer argues the work isn't about selflessness. It's about meaning and connection

In a new video series, United Church members across Canada share the keepsakes and practices that ground their spiritual lives

A Mi’kmaw ESL teacher wrestles with Indigenous language loss and what it means to teach responsibly