Songs of Faith: Ray Stanyon

11/03/2025 | Reform

Ray Stanyon’s sung response to sermons

It would be difficult to be more URC than Ray Stanyon. Son of a URC minister and a URC minister himself, Ray describes himself as ‘born into, baptised in, and brought up by the … Read More

The big picture and us

11/03/2025 | Reform

Laurence Wareing introduces the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and invites Reform readers to share how their local initiatives and campaigns contribute to the Big Picture

‘But what can I do?’ Or, to put it another way, ‘Can what I … Read More

The many books of God

11/03/2025 | Reform

Andrew Prasad explores what connection Hindu prayer might have to Jesus

It has been quite refreshing to re-engage voluntarily with local church ministry after my retirement from the role of Synod Moderator. As there are fewer ministers around, I am … Read More

Root of all evil

11/03/2025 | Reform

Commitment for Life, the United Reformed Church’s partnership with Christian Aid and Global Justice Now, has raised £13m for projects in Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Israel-Palestine. But is money the answer? Kevin Snyman, Programme Officer for Global Justice and Partnerships, talks … Read More

Art in Focus: Issue 2 – 2025

11/03/2025 | Reform

Mount Calvary, 1944William H. Johnson

The scene is simple and graphic. The background, timeless and plain. The figures wear contemporary dress. In this crucifixion scene, there is no attempt at historical accuracy. We know about these people from the Gospel … Read More

A good question: What should ministers wear?

11/03/2025 | Reform

One question, four answers

Jenny Mills‘It doesn’t define me, it identifies me’

When I was nearing the end of my ministerial formation and had been called to serve a pastorate and a charity, I began to think seriously about dress … Read More