Reform June 2011
Interview »
“Religion is like learning to read – you can’t just choose in or out of it”
Features »
Gerald Gibbs reflects on the profound and enduring moral influences found in Shakespeare’s work
David Figures explains how listed buildings at the heart of a historic religious landscape in the Yorkshire Dales have been given a new lease …
As Trinity Sunday approaches, Gail Partridge considers how the concept of the trinity grew out of ancient texts and customs common to many faith …
William Young reflects on the 200th anniversary of one of Scotland’s oldest surviving theological seminaries
Peter Cruchley-Jones recalls what happened when members of his church decided to release Jesus from the confines of their building.
Columnists »
‘If Jesus was “a god veiled in human form” then we’re in the world of legends
“Oh boy, Dad you are in so much trouble,” giggled Ellie. “You’ve just mown down all those flowers Mum’s been going on about all …
‘After 10 years of cold trails and paralysis, the loss of thousands of lives, and billions of dollars, right or wrong, the nation let …
‘The whole decision became suddenly a paper one, about an illness which, for me, was finished; and for them was not. So Sav never …
‘Was htis fine poet just making use of God’s Word or was God using him to speak to us?’
‘I didn’t want to look like a novice on front of those well-seasoned farmers, so I took the goat’s ear in my hand’
Editorial »
I have just been reminded of the gaping void that can exist between a United Reformed Church congregation’s local sense of belonging and its sense of belonging to the URC
Reflection »
‘That a Christian’s sins have been forgiven is surely a fundamental truth. So why the weekly ritual of confession and absolution?’
Poetry »
That was the day when you first came to me.
I’d never heard a voice like yours before,
or known truth uttered with such subtlety,
such clouded …
Reform June 2011 
