Columns

Observations

Blessing and promises in this season of leaving

By Muriel Duncan June 2006

Observations

One voice, above all others, demands our utmost attention

By Muriel Duncan June 2006

Observations

We caused global warming, and now it's time to turn our hands to healing

By Muriel Duncan May 2006

Observations

How a little patch of pasture became sacred ground on Earth Day

By Muriel Duncan April 2006

Feature

Living the Faith

Sometimes it's in the emptiness of our deserts that we see the signs that bring hope and peace
By Carolyn Pogue March 2006

Observations

The "cartoon crisis" has shown that in today's world, when you embrace absolutes you invite conflict

By Muriel Duncan March 2006

Observations

Apologies not only help right past wrongs; they can also open a window on the injustices of today

By Muriel Duncan February 2006

Observations

It's going to be a busy year for justice-seeking churches

By Muriel Duncan January 2006

Observations

It's a holly, jolly time, but is it Christmas?

By Muriel Duncan December 2005

Observations

It's possible that newcomers to our pews will actually want something new

By Muriel Duncan November 2005

Observations

One faith, many shades of meaning

By Donna Sinclair October 2005

Observations

The refugee on your doorstep is really your neighbour, and deserves to be treated as one

By Muriel Duncan September 2004

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