Jumble sales of the apocalypse: Plastic piety

30/04/2018 | Reform

Simon Jenkins talks plastic piety

Walking down a rainy street in Lisbon, I unexpectedly discovered a Roman Catholic supplies store in a side street. Normally, I notice unusual shops when something in their window catches my eye, but this time … Read More

Editorial: It’s a lovely day out there

30/04/2018 | Reform

It was one of the great mysteries of life when I was a child, why grown ups seemed so convinced that being outside is good for you. I’d be happily playing in the lounge and my mum would come in … Read More

A good question: Do you have to believe in the resurrection to be a Christian?

27/03/2018 | Reform 1

One question, four answers

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These are extracts from an article that was published in the April 2018 edition of  Reform

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Commitment-Phobe: All-age pitfalls

27/03/2018 | Reform

Telling the truth in all-age services

When I started going to church, other mothers were always asking me if I wanted to volunteer for kids’ church. I always said: ‘No, not for me,’ for so many reasons.

Firstly, I didn’t … Read More

I am… hungry

27/03/2018 | Reform

Going hungry on the bread line

My benefits are all over the place. I am on jobseeker’s allowance, and I get £72 a fortnight at the moment for me and my two kids, who are nine and eight. That’s after … Read More

Chapter & verse: John 20:1-18

27/03/2018 | Reform

Rosalind Selby on Mary’s moment of revelation

Many who read or listen to John 20 this Easter will have suffered a bereavement. Some of those bereavements may have been faith-challenging, tragic losses. A young person, a horrific accident, a violent … Read More