Commitment-Phobe: Handling Martha

24/11/2017 | Reform

‘Some of us see her as our pastoral challenge but pressure has been building’

Things are not always hunky dory in the land of the Christians. We are all growing at different stages in our faith and in our own … Read More

I am… on universal credit

24/11/2017 | Reform 1

‘If it wasn’t for my kids, I might have killed myself. This system is just horrible’

I waited nine weeks for universal credit. They told me they didn’t get the form they needed, so I sent it off again. Then … Read More

Jumble sales of the apocalypse: Happy Festivus

24/11/2017 | Reform

Simon Jenkins discovers the Festivus Pole

I must admit, I’m a sucker for Christmas traditions. The jingling of sleigh bells, the singing of carols, the obviously fake beards of the Santas, the Christmas pudding dense enough to trigger a black … Read More

Editorial: Remembrance and resolutions

24/11/2017 | Reform

I’m not much of a one for the New Year resolutions. I guess old years have taught me how little my resolutions come to. But as the nights draw in on 2017, with its international tensions, violent attacks, economic struggles … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘I have been struggling with sadness’

24/11/2017 | Reform

Sheila Maxey wrestles with sadness

Death and dying seem to be all around me, echoed in the falling leaves and morning mists. I have been struggling with sadness and loss, and trying – perhaps foolishly – to make some kind … Read More

Back-to-front Advent calendar

22/11/2017 | Reform

Back in Reform’s day, Advent calendars were different. Each day of December we’d tiptoe down the creaking spiral staircase of Reform Towers, open a window and be thrilled with delight to see a picture of a robin, a snowperson or … Read More