Broadview Magazine

We have some bittersweet news: After 12 years, Rev. Christopher White is stepping down as Broadview’s “Question Box” columnist. White has been our stalwart advice-giver, offering tips to United Church members on everything from board scuffles to the future of the denomination, but he has decided to move on. “I felt that it was time for a younger voice and one that was in active ministry,” he says. You can still find White hosting our National Online Reading Clubs and contributing freelance stories to Broadview. And we can't wait to introduce you to our new "Question Box" columnist soon!

Our March National Online Reading Club is happening TONIGHT! Join us for an evening of behind-the-scenes insights and lively discussion. Don't miss out. Get your free ticket here: https://ow.ly/4IX450V3TAV

🎉 Just announced: Tickets are live for Broadview's next National Online Reading Club! 🗓️ Join us on March 3 from 7–8 p.m. Eastern for a conversation with Nadine Green, site coordinator of A Better Tent City, alongside botanist, medical biochemist and author Diana Beresford-Kroeger. Register for free via the Eventbrite link below 👇

Introducing Broadview's March issue! Across Canada, encampments have become a stark reality as unhoused populations continue to rise and shelter systems fall short. Our March cover story by Amarah Hasham-Steele examines the root causes of this crisis and the urgent need for compassionate, long-term housing solutions.

I loved working with Anne Thériault on her story from our January/February issue about a United church's effort to host a community of sleeping cabins in Kingston, Ont. We went in wanting to tell a story about a church doing good and an innovative response to homelessness, but then we learned that the project was being put on ice. This was hugely disruptive for the residents, and less importantly, we had to reshape our story. But it is a great piece about when something doesn't work — and where you can find hope regardless. You can read earlier installments of the story here: https://lnkd.in/g9HTw9Zs And here: https://lnkd.in/gWmwZshr

We’re excited to share that Mary Baxter’s powerful story about Judy Peterson—who helped create a national missing persons DNA database after her daughter went missing over 30 years ago—has won silver for Best Feel-Good Story at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards! Read the full story here:

Celebrate 100 years of the United Church with our June anniversary keepsake edition! 🎉 ➡️ Pre-order additional copies now 💙 Honour a beloved church leader/member in this historic issue Don’t miss this special tribute to faith and community. 🔗 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gd6NmFHx

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀! 𝗜𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 As we kick off Black History Month, I’m incredibly honored to be featured in the January/February 2025 edition of Broadview magazine! 🙌🏾💫 It was a privilege to sit down with journalist Jasmine Mahoro to discuss the vision and mission of the BC Community Alliance as a cofounder. In this interview, I share how we’re empowering Black youth, pushing for systemic changes in BC's education system, and advocating for legislative reform. From addressing the racist bomb threat at Lord Byng Secondary School to creating mentorship programs that support financial literacy, mental health, and career readiness, this is just the beginning. The future is bright, and we’re just getting started in making sure every Black youth is seen, heard, and set up for success. This work is personal, impactful, and necessary. Read the full article below to discover how we’re reshaping the narrative and opening doors for the next generation of leaders. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://lnkd.in/gYtkCSZC Together, we rise. Together, we impact. ✊🏾✨ #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityImpact #BlackYouthEmpowerment #SocialChange #Leadership #BCCommunityAlliance

It was such fun to edit this piece on the ethics of overtourism for Broadview Magazine's January/February 2025 issue. Larry Krotz, the writer, is both deep and witty. https://lnkd.in/g4WBQNMG

A warm congratulations to former United Church moderator and Broadview corporation member Very Rev. Marion Pardy, who has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her interfaith work and advocacy around a guaranteed livable income. Since 2007, she has been a director (and is now a chair) of the Religious Social Action Coalition of Newfoundland and Labrador, which is made up of directors from various faiths, including Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Christian and Sikh, who all have the goal of eliminating poverty in the province and in Canada. “From pew to pulpit, to public officials, to public and social media; from synagogue to mosque, to temple, to Gurdwara, Dr. Pardy has spent years in education, consciousness-raising, advocacy and solidarity,” says Haseen Khan, a director of the organization who put forward the nomination on the group's behalf. “[Her efforts highlight] for society the benefits of the pluralistic nature of our country and the necessity for appreciation and understanding of all religions, noting that the many paths to the Divine command respect from all.” Photo: Marion Pardy (left) at a Diwali event in St. John's on Nov. 2, 2024.