Some years ago our family received a letter from an elderly great-aunt in Russia, a woman nearing 100 who had lived through the Soviet years. She and her husband were among the many exiled under Josef Stalin, who lost their…Read More→
The assisted dying legislation now before Parliament should have us ask the question: what is our idea of the common good? Under almost any circumstance our impulse would normally be that helping people end their lives is not in our…Read More→
In honour of Debra Fieguth, a writer of rare skill, strong passion, broad vision, and Christian commitment. It was a privilege to work with her as partners in the ChristianWeek enterprise. From ChristianWeek colleagues, Harold Jantz, Doug Koop, Brian Koldyk,…Read More→
WINNIPEG, MB—When Donald Vernon Rahn came to Canada from Paraguay in May, he was on a mission. His story has a 30-year arc that began in Paraguay, brought him to Canada as a two-year-old, and back once again as a…Read More→
Rarely could one expect large attendance at the funeral of someone of who died at a high age. But for Glen Pierce, who died at 103 on January 26, Elim Chapel in downtown Winnipeg was filled to the back. Pierce…Read More→
Over a quarter century ago when ChristianWeek was in its infancy, the United Church of Canada began opening ministry roles to persons in same-sex partnerships. ChristianWeek tracked the debate in the United Church as this happened and watched as tens…Read More→