A canal calling

27/05/2014 | Reform

Richard Alford on the work of a waterways chaplain

They say Birmingham has more canals than Venice. I can only cover a small area, but once a week I walk the towpath, talking to people and helping where needed.

Last … Read More

A chance to serve

27/05/2014 | Reform

What opportunities are there for young people to engage in Christian service whilst on a gap year or holiday, in the UK or overseas? David Cruchley and Stephen Tomkins report on programmes run by the Council for World Mission and … Read More

Editorial: More than labels

27/05/2014 | Reform

There has been a lot of talk recently about animal welfare, unnecessary cruelty and giving shoppers more information, since it emerged that shops and restaurants have been selling meat killed by the Islamic method dhabihah – which does not traditionally … Read More

On the pilgrim way: The relief of Easter Saturday

27/05/2014 | Reform

This past Easter, I found myself relishing Holy Saturday more than Easter Day and I have been wondering what that was all about. In my local church, nothing happened that day (although the flower arrangers were there in the morning … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Another tongue

27/05/2014 | Reform

Having decided to move on from atheism, Commitment-Phobe is touring churches of all denominations to see if she can find God

A word of warning to newcomers: Trust a Christian if you will, but never trust their website! That message … Read More

Paths to Peace

28/04/2014 | Reform

Israelis and Palestinians tell their stories from the struggle for rights and reconciliation. Edited by Stephen Tomkins; photographs by Tom Pilston

The soldier Avihai Stollar

My father and grandfather had been soldiers, and when they told their stories, their eyes … Read More