United Church of Canada
New projects offer churches ways to pay royalties on the spirituals they sing
By Adelle M. Banks — October 21, 2022
(RNS) — 'It seems to have picked up some steam within the last couple of years, particularly since the George Floyd murder,' said a spirituals expert about churches offering royalties.
The Friars’ Briar — Canada’s clergy curling tournament — puts faith and fellowship on ice
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 9, 2020
WATERLOO, Ontario (RNS) — The Friars’ Briar is clergy’s answer to the Tim Hortons Brier, the annual Canadian men's curling championship, which ended Sunday.
New name, broader mission: Oldest church magazine goes after general readership
By John Longhurst — April 26, 2019
(RNS) — A Canadian denominational publication hopes readers will pick up a magazine about spirituality, social justice, the environment and equality — minus the word 'church' on its cover.
Atheist minister Gretta Vosper hopes to stay at Canadian church for the long haul
By John Longhurst — February 1, 2019
(RNS) — Gretta Vosper, a Toronto pastor and self-described atheist, will remain at her church after reaching a settlement with the United Church of Canada. Church officials had claimed belief in God was necessary for a minister. Vosper says she is still qualified to be a pastor.
US, Canadian denominations to sign mutual recognition pact
By Adelle M. Banks — October 8, 2015
(RNS) Both church groups have been supportive of social justice work, ordination of women and inclusion of LGBT people.
Toronto’s ‘atheist minister’ to face church hearing
By Ron Csillag — August 6, 2015
TORONTO (RNS) The Rev. Gretta Vosper, known as the "atheist minister," is back in the news now that a church panel will soon begin a review process to determine whether she should be removed from the pulpit.
Can atheists pray? Gretta Vosper on Andrew W.K., Sam Harris, and atheist ‘spirituality’
By Chris Stedman — September 18, 2014
Andrew W.K. recently made waves with an advice column encouraging an atheist to pray for a brother recently diagnosed with cancer. Atheist minister Gretta Vosper talks to RNS about atheism and prayer.
United Church of Canada votes to boycott some Israeli products
By Kristine Greenaway / ENInews — August 20, 2012
OTTAWA, Canada (RNS) The United Church of Canada, the country's largest Protestant denomination, has approved a recommendation to boycott products produced in Israeli settlements within occupied Palestinian territory. By Kristine Greenaway.
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