Reform February 2011
Interview »
Christina Rees meets Christian Aid director Loretta Minghella OBE
Features »
Now that’s a church that could be taken seriously in the 21st century, argue Geoff Newton and Carol Williams
In this extended extract from her second-prize-winning essay for the national Renewing Reformed Theology essay competition, Janet Sutton Webb explores the role of Reformed …
Do central government, public sector organisations and, crucially, the churches too, have the vision and wherewithal to turn “Big Society ideals” into a far-reaching …
What is our role in society, in relationships and in our own faith journey as we reach old age?
Helen Riley explains how the Fairtrade movement is highlighting the plight of cotton farmers in West Africa – and growing in strength across the …
Mark Argent explores clues to the personal experience of God, finding them outside what is normally thought of as prayer – not least in …
Donald Norward considers the need for reform following this
year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Far from being inspired by the dark arts that feature in the bestselling novel series of all time, JK Rowling’s major themes are rooted …
Columnists »
‘Now it is time for civility, not just of the tongue, but of the heart’
‘I considered for a moment explaining that I am a vital component of my garden organism…’
‘How could I rejoice in all the blessings of my life when so many had so little to thank God for?’
‘Sav and his grandfather were ideally suited to love one another.There were no bumps or breaks in their relationship or regard’
‘There is something true about the refusal of comfort, even the comforts of theology, in the face of tragedy’
Editorial »
‘In some ways, the difficulties we at REFORM experience in wishing to please very different constituencies among our readership reflect the ongoing struggles of the United Reformed Church to forge its path for the future’
Reviews »
Inspiring story of triumph over hardships
Francis Ackroyd
Cyrille Regis – My Story
Cyrille Regis and Chris Green, Foreword by
David James
Andre Deutsch Ltd
£18.99 (hardback)
Cyrille Regis was born in the village of Maripasoula in French Guiana on 9 February 1958. Coming to Britain in his early years, he grew up on the Stonebridge Estate in Harlesden, North-West London. As …
Reflection »
‘I find myself wanting to argue that formula writing has its place – a substantial part of the Bible is formula writing’
Poetry »
And when the night comes
And darkness drifts over the earth
And fields vanish
And hedgerows become blurs of colour,
And the falling frost
Lays a bridal veil on …
Reform February 2011 
