Faith and Fractured Borders: Alberta Churches Mobilize as Referendum Sparks Intense Debate Over Immigration and Identity
CALGARY — One morning in May, John Pentland opened his morning newspaper in Calgary and read about a concerted political movement within his home province attempting to sever ties with…
Faith and Division Collide in Alberta as Churches Mobilize Ahead of High-Stakes Referendum
CALGARY — One morning in May, the political reality of a shifting nation hit John Pentland not through an analytical briefing or a formal policy paper, but across the breakfast…
From Pulpit to Stage: Ins Choi Explores Faith, Family Legacy, and Art in Son of a Preacherman
For playwright and creator Ins Choi, the cadence of preaching is a family inheritance. Growing up, Choi was surrounded by relatives for whom the pulpit was a natural home; his…
Called to Be Small: How The United Church of Canada is Rethinking Faith, Scale, and Resilience
By Julie McGonegal (With files from Alanna Mitchell) The church community arrived without fanfare, sign-up sheets, or a sprawling architectural legacy. It occupied an unassuming storefront space in Barrie, Ont.,…
Reflections on Faith, Humanity, and the Shadow of 9/11: Two Decades Later
Memories of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, remain deeply etched in the collective consciousness, but for Professor Liyakat Takim, those recollections are tied to a profound personal and…
Timeless Echoes: How Eastern Orthodox Baby Names Bridge Centuries of Culture, History, and Faith
When parents embark on the profound journey of choosing a name for a newborn, the decision often transcends mere aesthetic appeal or fleeting modern trends. For families rooted in Eastern…
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.…
Uniting in Faith and Community: Record Numbers Gather for the Second Annual Collective Convention at Brock University
On a vibrant summer afternoon, the campus of Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, came alive with the bustling energy of hundreds of young people arriving by the busload, in…