Safe churches

29/04/2019 | Reform

How can churches become safer for children and vulnerable adults? Ioannis Athanasiou, Safeguarding Adviser for the United Reformed Church, shares his tips

Safeguarding is a growing issue for Christian churches and all faith communities. As disciples of Christ, we journey … Read More

‘Bonkers but beautiful’

29/04/2019 | Reform

Caroline Andrews on being the minister of a tourist attraction

The building of Saltaire United Reformed Church is like a folly – bonkers but beautiful. Saltaire is a Unesco World Heritage site, an industrial village built by the mill owner … Read More

Reviews – May 2019

29/04/2019 | Reform

Soul music

Amazing GraceDirected by Alan Elliot and Sydney PollackCertificate PG, 87 minutesReleased 10 May

January 1972. The soul singer Aretha Franklin, an artist at her creative peak, decides to record an album of gospel music in the New Temple … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: My new confidence

29/04/2019 | Reform

I have found new confidence in leading worship

As I have lamented countless times, I do not play an instrument or read music, which is a regular source of anxiety when it comes to worship leading. I have allowed it … Read More

Tell your church building’s story

29/04/2019 | Reform

It’s time for churches to tell their story, says Valerie Jenkins

In 2020, we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the departure of the Pilgrim Fathers, when Congregational Christians escaped persecution in England by sailing to the New World. It would … Read More

Interview: Safe home

29/04/2019 | Reform 1

The domestic abuse specialist Natalie Collins talks to Stephen Tomkins

Natalie Collins has survived domestic abuse to become an educator and campaigner. She works to help individuals, organisations and society in general to understand domestic abusers and domestic abuse, to … Read More