In May, faith groups, community groups and charities will come together in A Million Acts of Hope. Andy Jackson and Roo Stewart explain why.

In a world marked by conflict and uncertainty, it is easy to underestimate the power of a single act of kindness. We may assume that meaningful change requires grand gestures or sweeping movements. Not so. Scripture reminds us, through a boy’s lunch of bread and fish, God delights to work through small, faithful acts.

Perhaps in your own life, a small act of kindness – a gentle invitation, an offer of a lift or even a cup of sugar – has contributed to a chain of events and growing relationships far beyond what anyone could have imagined.

In the Reformed tradition, we recognise that such outcomes are not…

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This is an extract from an article published in Issue 3 2026 edition of Reformed.