Arts

Arts

Courtesy of HBO

The Wire

The bleak streets of Baltimore take on many roles in this award-winning police drama
By Lee Simpson January 2009

Arts

Courtesy of HBO

Extras

Comedy series teaches us about friendship, the film industry and the antics of actors
By Paul F. McKenna January 2009

Arts

Big Love

A polygamist family navigates moral dilemmas, social codes and expectations for TV audiences
By Jocelyn Bell January 2009

Arts

Generation Kill

Docudrama about the Iraq War shows the humanity of U.S. soldiers
By Kevin Spurgaitis January 2009

Arts

Courtesy of HBO

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Seinfeld creator's minor annoyances become major issues in this hit HBO series
By Patricia Ingold January 2009

Book Review

The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus

Drawing a clear line between what Christians want from faith and what God wants from us
By Sara Jewell December 2008

Book Review

How Jesus Became Christian

New book about Jesus counters more standard portrayals
By Foster Freed December 2008

Book Review

Jesus Made in America

Writer untangles the historical weave of a uniquely American Jesus
By Mark Giuliano December 2008

Book Review

The Jesus Sayings

Author sheds light on how the Gospels came to be written
By Janet Silman December 2008

Book Review

The Third Jesus

Deepak Chopra offers a practical way to achieve “God-consciousness”
By Donna Sinclair December 2008

Music Review

Constantinople

A Canadian composer melodically brings two worlds of music together
By Gregg Redner November 2008

Music Review

A Mennonite Tapestry

A West Coast choir provides a glimpse into the Mennonite experience of faith, pilgrimage and journey
By Brad Ratzlaff November 2008

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

About The Observer

Founded in 1829, The United Church Observer is the oldest continuously published magazine in North America and the second oldest in the English speaking world. It has won international acclaim for journalistic excellence and garnered more awards for writing than any other Canadian religious publication. Read more...

Masthead

Editor/Publisher: David Wilson
Managing Editor: Jocelyn Bell
Staff Writer/Online & Visuals Editor: Kevin Spurgaitis
Senior Writer: Mike Milne
Contributing Editor: Donna Sinclair
Art Director: Ross Woolford
Editorial Administration: Patricia Ingold

Director, Operations: Rev. Lee Simpson
Promotions Manager: Sharon Doran
Circulation Manager: Kirsten MacDonell
Administrative Assistant: Marilou Manansala

Contact The Observer

Address all correspondence to:
478 Huron Street
Toronto, Ontario M5R 2R3
(416) 960-8500
(416) 960-8477 Fax
Click here to contact us by e-mail

Observer Reps

Observer representatives are a big part of the magazine's promotion team. We provide support for current reps and anyone interested in becoming one.
Click here to see Promotions and Circulation staff
Click here to see Resource Materials

Advertising Contact

Maureen Werner
478 Huron Street
Toronto, Ontario M5R 2R3
(416) 960-8500
(416) 960-8477 Fax
Click here to contact by e-mail

Subscriber services

Subscribe to The Observer
Renew a subscription
Give a gift subscription
Submit change of address
Cancel subscription
Request a sample issue
Order a back issue

Classifieds

To read or place classified ads with The Observer, click here.

Funding Acknowledgements

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program and the Canada Magazine Fund, toward our mailing and editorial costs.

Copyright Information

The Observer regrets that it cannot accept responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts. All contents © 2009 Observer Publications Inc.; may not be reprinted or republished without written permission. The Observer is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. To link to us from your website, contact The Observer's webmaster. Click here.

Writers Guidelines

To read The Observer's Writers Guidelines, click here.