I'm a 33-year-old guy from Kitchener who grew up in the world of evangelical fundamentalist Christianity. I listened to only Christian music, wore Christian t-shirts, and thought one day I may be a pastor. I went through 3 years of Bible college when serious questions arose, leading to me leaving Christianity altogether.  

If you'd like to view a sermon I gave at my Unitarian congregation last month, you are welcome to do so here. 

The essay Heraclitus at the Crematorium would also have fit in the Health and Aging area but I'm more interested in café members thoughts from a faith perspective.

The author concludes his story, a reflection on the death of his father due to Alzheimer's, with this (the quote is from Heraclitus):

Some may be interested in this on-line journal.

From their website...

We are angry at the papacy because its pride split Christian unity over 1500 years ago.

If we understand the root of the problem, perhaps there is hope for healing.

The United Church was the first Church in history to unite denominations, instead of splitting them.

Pretty significant.

Have we lost our way?

The UCC motto is "ut omnes unum sint". I think that translates to "that all of them may be one", as in John 17:21 (below).

Is this still important for the United Church? If so, how?