Chapter & verse: Mark 6: 4-11

29/06/2021 | Reform

Alex Clare-Young finds a new kind of family in Jesus

In a remarkably human pair of stories, Jesus is first made to feel unwelcome in his hometown, and then tells his disciples what to do if they, too, are made … Read More

Here & now: Julie Seal

29/06/2021 | Reform

Julia Seal reflects on frightening mental health challenges

I have recently been diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder. I was given my diagnosis after battling with several severe breakdowns though the Covid-19 pandemic. This is my mental health journey though … 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

A cure for Covid: Tax

29/06/2021 | Reform

President Biden’s tax reforms could save lower income countries from the pandemic, says Justin Thacker

‘We are on our toes all the time,’ said a friend of mine from India who lives his daily life in fear of Covid. The … Read More

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

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