Weekend Plans, Cultural Highlights, and Community Voices: A Round-Up of Life and Recommendations
As the workweek winds down and people across the country begin looking ahead to their weekend plans, everyday life brings a familiar mix of personal routines, pop culture discoveries, and…
Weekend Plans, Cultural Highlights, and Community Voices: A Round-Up of Life and Recommendations
As another week draws to a close, people across the country are looking ahead to the weekend, balancing quiet countryside escapes with simple domestic pleasures. For many, the transition into…
Beyond the Stage and the Nursery: How Dolly Parton and the Childfree Community Redefine Legacy and Philanthropy
Endowed as she was with the voice of an angel and a physicality she so adroitly applied for comedic purposes, Dolly Parton’s cultural footprint and legacy will never be silenced.…
Weekend Planning and Internet Highlights: A Roundup of Culture, Fall Fashion, and Community Conversations
As the workweek draws to a close, people around the country are finalizing their weekend plans, looking forward to crisp autumn air, relaxing getaways, and simple comforts. For many, this…
Returning to the Roots: How Modern Churches are Overcoming Leadership Deficits Through Decentralized Community Models
As religious institutions navigate an era of declining membership and shifting cultural landscapes, faith leaders are increasingly looking backward to find a path forward. According to Rev. Heather McCance, president…
Reimagining Community: How a Kemptville Church Rediscovered Its Purpose During the Pandemic
Above the kitchen window of St. John’s United Church in Kemptville, Ontario, a small mural tells a visual story of a congregation in transition. Created by two artists from the…
Inside the Bon Appétit Bake Club: A Growing Community for Curious and Confident Bakers
Whether baking has quietly taken over your entire personality, The Great British Baking Show serves as your ultimate comfort watch, or you simply possess an unwavering love for freshly baked…
A Church Transformed: How a Small B.C. Congregation Fills Community Gaps and Forges a Path Toward Reconciliation
PORT HARDY, B.C. — The future direction of St. Columba’s Anglican-United Church changed unexpectedly during an unusually cold winter in 2021. On Dec. 21, temperatures in Port Hardy, situated on…
Beyond the Nursery: How Dolly Parton and Childless Adults Redefine Philanthropy and Community Legacy
Endowed as she was with the voice of an angel and a physicality she so adroitly applied for comedic purposes, Dolly Parton’s legacy will never be silenced. Across generations of…
From Lockdown Necessity to Permanent Ministry: How a B.C. Church Redefined Digital Community
When the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly closed church doors across Canada in the spring of 2020, religious congregations everywhere were forced to confront a daunting and unprecedented question: how do you…