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A theology of ‘chosen family’ liberates us from toxic relationships
Does Jesus call us to forgive, accept, and maintain toxic relationships with family? Does Jesus want us to honour abusive…
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How Do We Honor The Victims of Rape in the Bible?
Recently a friend questioned how we understand rape in the Biblical texts, whether it is a sex act or an…
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Everyone wins with a Universal Basic Income
On the eve of last week’s throne speech members of the United Church of Canada and their ecumenical partners were…
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Halloween, a holy time we explore our humanity
My spouse and I both grew up in churches that didn’t celebrate Halloween, however I…
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Try practicing “grumpy gratitude” this Thanksgiving
Recently, with Thanksgiving getting closer on the calendar, I have had a line from a…
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Youth need support, not criticism
Recently there have been some instances of vandalism in our town likely committed by local…
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As people of faith we are called to cast our ballots
It is official, as of Sunday, August 15th we are headed towards a federal election…
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Who gets to call here “home”?
This week I am all too aware that the hatred directed at Muslim neighbours, neighbours…
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Palestine
This past week the United Church called on the Canadian government to “intervene with Israel…
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Easter brings New Life
Although we had some warm weather recently it’s hard to believe that it is, indeed,…