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

A place at the table

10/11/2017 | Reform

A growing number of churches are engaging with the question of whether or not to offer Communion to children. The answer, says Jo Williams, should always be yes

The question of whether children should be admitted to the Eucharist has … Read More

Interview: For God, Queen and country

31/10/2017 | Reform

Rose Hudson-Wilkin talks to Charissa King

Rose Hudson-Wilkin was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, where she began preaching at the age of 14. Four years later, to pursue her call to ministry, she went to England to study as a … Read More