Churches observe new Feast of Creation
The introduction of an entirely new liturgical festival is an exceedingly rare event within the global church community. The last time the shared calendar welcomed a brand-new observance was in…
Five Decades of Change: Sociologist Reginald Bibby on Canada’s Shift Toward Freedom, Economic Anxiety, and the State of Religion
For half a century, sociologist Reginald Bibby has kept a close watch on the shifting cultural and spiritual landscape of Canada. Based in Edmonton, the prolific author and Alberta researcher…
Embracing the Power of Smallness: A New Vision for Modern Congregations
What you have is enough. Those five simple yet profound words grace the cover of the latest edition of Broadview, capturing the very heart and soul of its highly anticipated…
The Digital Confessional: How Artificial Intelligence is Quietly Shaping Faith, Ethics, and Belief
When individuals turn to artificial intelligence for solace regarding life’s most profound and destabilizing challenges—such as grief, marital strain, addiction, or crises of faith—the interaction can often feel remarkably detached.…
From Lockdown Pivot to Permanent Ministry: How a Penticton Church Embraced the Digital Age
When the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly closed church doors across Canada in the spring of 2020, faith communities nationwide were forced to confront a deeply unsettling and unprecedented question: how do…
German Church Leaders Chart a Uncertain Path Forward Following Far-Right Electoral Breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt
BERLIN — Protestant and Catholic church leaders across Germany are grappling with a profound sense of uncertainty and introspection following a watershed regional election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.…
Global Churches Add First New Worship Festival in Over 40 Years to Highlight Creation and Climate Crisis
For the first time in more than four decades, Christian churches worldwide have integrated a brand-new festival into their shared calendar of worship, marking a historic moment for global ecumenism…
The Threshold of Presence: Reflections of a Retired Neuropsychologist on the Quiet Mysteries at Life’s End
As a retired neuropsychologist and longtime hospice companion, I have spent a significant portion of my life observing the human brain in its various states of function, decline, and transition.…
The Digital Pulpit: How an Anglican Priest in Scarborough Built a Half-Million Follower Congregation Online
For the past six years, the Rev. Gerlyn Henry has walked a familiar path shared by clergy members for generations: she serves as an Anglican priest in Scarborough, Ontario, dedicating…
Scarborough Quilter Launches Community Drive to Bring Warmth and Comfort to Northern Ontario Wildfire Evacuees
As Carol DeGeer sat in her home in Scarborough, Ontario, watching the harrowing news coverage of the disastrous wildfires sweeping across northern Ontario earlier this summer, she felt an immediate…