On the pilgrim way: ‘It feels as if our church is dying’

29/06/2021 | Reform

Sheila Maxey sees a grim future for church and high street

Our high street seems to be dying, with shops closing or just not reopening after the pandemic. Maplin closed before Covid, but Laura Ashley, Edinburgh Wool, Fat Face, Dorothy … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Church without tea

29/06/2021 | Reform

Do I have to socialise to go to church?

I met up with a young missionary who is now a friend of the family. We support her during her stay in the UK, and she helps out with a few … Read More

Editorial: Where does hope come from?

29/06/2021 | Reform

Before the G7 summit in Cornwall in June, religious leaders, as we report in News (pages 5–7), put all the pressure that they could on the politicians involved to achieve constructive agreements to take action on things that matter.

They … Read More

Art in Focus – July/August 2021

29/06/2021 | Reform

St Augustine’s Confessions, Part 3 (Series)Gillian Lever, 2016

Sometimes abstract art can go to the heart of things. This joyful image was made by artist Gillian Lever. She says, ‘Art making for me is a mindful and mystical occupation, centring … Read More

A good question: What does Reformed mean?

29/06/2021 | Reform

One question, four answers

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This is an extract from an article published in the July/August 2021 edition of Reform

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Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘I’ve always wanted to write half a children’s book’

29/06/2021 | Reform

Last summer, the author, speaker and green guru Ruth Valerio asked if I fancied writing a children’s book with her. I was excited – I’ve always wanted to write half a children’s book. That the other half would be written … Read More