I am… a former porn addict

23/02/2018 | Reform 1

Virginia Nicholls tells her story of overcoming porn addiction

Shame is a feeling that sticks to you like glue. It is hard to pick off. When you do try to pick it off, it can leave marks behind. It can … Read More

Chapter & verse: Mark 14 and 15

23/02/2018 | Reform

John Proctor on Mark’s passion

Lent. Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem. Holy Week. Stations of the Cross. This is a strange and solemn season, telling of a topsy-turvy world and an upside-down kingdom. As the promise of spring starts to lighten … Read More

Jumble sales of the apocalypse: Spontaneous prayer

23/02/2018 | Reform

Simon Jenkins on spontaneous prayer

Churches differ from each other in a multitude of ways – whether their clergy dress up or dress down, whether they skip through five-minute sermonettes or endure hour-long blockbusters – but one of the biggest … Read More

Editorial: There’s no going back

23/02/2018 | Reform

When I was 11, I went on a school trip to Guernsey by plane. During the flight, a stewardess took orders for teas and coffees, and I asked for coffee. She came round with the tea first, teapot in one … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘My wise guide is moving to Belgium’

23/02/2018 | Reform

Sheila Maxey finds God does not recognise retirement

Sister D – the wonderful, wise nun who has been my guide for more than 20 years – is moving to new responsibilities in Belgium, although she is well into her 70s. … Read More

Sounds like success

19/02/2018 | Reform

Charissa King visits an award-winning musical project in Manchester

Melody Memories is a singing session designed for people affected by dementia, and their carers. Run by a small team of dedicated volunteers at Trinity Community Church in Moss Side, Manchester, … Read More