Janet Anstead wants a new vision for Canadian christianity
On September 1, the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC)—the nation’s largest ecumenical body, representing a vast majority of Canadian Christians—welcomed a new leader to its helm. Reverend Janet Anstead officially…
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…
New York Editor Anneliese Henderson Expands Coverage on Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Trends at Who What Wear
NEW YORK — As the media landscape continues to evolve rapidly across digital platforms, lifestyle and fashion publications rely increasingly on experienced editorial voices to curate contemporary trends for discerning…
From Sardine Eye Patches to Umami Spice Blends: The Kitchen and Lifestyle Products Bon Appétit Editors Loved in September
As professionals who write about food, home cooking, and kitchen gadgets for a living, the editors at Bon Appétit find themselves constantly surrounded by a wide and eclectic range of…
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.,…
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…
The Chatterbox: How a Vintage Trailer and a Ostracized Church Found Connection Through Storytelling
GRUNTHAL — On a crisp, sunny Sunday morning, David Balzer parked his vintage 1978 Triple E Surfside camper trailer on a local church lot and prepared to listen. Resembling an…
Mr. Money Mustache Defends Frugal Lifestyle Amid Criticisms of Wealth and Detachment
In an era where personal finance influencers often scale the heights of digital fame only to drift into luxury and isolation, the internet personality behind the popular blog Mr. Money…
Redefining Church Growth: Why Small Congregations Are Thriving Through Connection Rather Than Numbers
When most people picture church growth, their minds automatically drift toward traditional metrics: expanding membership rosters, surging Sunday morning attendance figures, and larger budgets. For generations, religious institutions have measured…
German Church Leaders Face an Uncertain Future After Breakthrough Far-Right Election Victory
BERLIN — Church leaders across Germany are grappling with a profound new political reality following a historic and polarizing election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right Alternative…