The story of our streets

23/04/2021 | Reform

Our Edinburgh church was inspired by Harry Potter to stretch its vision of mission, writes Laurence Wareing

Walk down George IV Bridge in Edinburgh at the present time and it’s a weirdly quiet place. If you have a mind to, … Read More

The lure of conspiracy

26/03/2021 | Reform

Noel Irwin wonders why Christians are taken in by the QAnon conspiracy theory

I remember, 15 years ago or so, a member of my midweek congregation asking for a private chat, then outlining to me how he had found inspiration … Read More

Chapter & verse: John 20:1-18

26/03/2021 | Reform

Helen Garton reflects on one of the most beautiful stories in scripture

The resurrection story of Mary Magdalene bumping into Jesus in the garden, where he had been buried, is one of the most beautiful stories in our scriptures. It … Read More

Editorial: Sceptics can be true followers

26/03/2021 | Reform

There’s an odd little story at the beginning of John’s Gospel, where a fellow called Nathanael hears about Jesus of Nazereth and makes a rude comment about the town. When they meet, Jesus drily commends Nathanael’s honesty.

‘What?’ says Nathanael. … Read More

Here & now: Dan Morrell

26/03/2021 | Reform

Dan Morrell sings the praises of secular music

Several years ago, the Church pounced on the news that Stormzy (pictured) had released a song, ‘Blinded by Your Grace Pt 2’, talking very openly about his own faith and arguably summing … Read More

Interview: A humbler Church

26/03/2021 | Reform

The new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, talks to Stephen Tomkins

Stephen Cottrell recalls the time a barista at Caffè Nero in Paddington Station asked him why he became a priest. She suggested that while religion seemed a mere hobby … Read More