Jumble Sales of the apocalypse: Social faux pas

24/02/2014 | Reform

Simon Jenkins on social faux pas

One Sunday, in a church in Cornwall, the minister had a problem with his radio mic. It was the start of the morning service and everyone was getting ready to sing the first hymn; … Read More

Keld: From ruins to wifi

24/02/2014 | Reform

David Peel reflects on the changing nature of rural mission

In 1789, Keld Chapel in the Yorkshire Dales was in ruins and overgrown with vegetation, when, Dales folklore says, the Revd Edward Stillman entered the ruins, to plant his stick … Read More

Editorial: The arms fair five

24/02/2014 | Reform

I had some genial musings for you this month on the subject of cycling, but they can wait. Sometimes you come across something that strikes you as so perfectly, obviously wrong, your main reaction is bewilderment. Really? How can this … Read More

On the pilgrim way: Taking time

24/02/2014 | Reform

Something strange has happened to me. Since the beginning of this year, I find myself saying, with a kind of wondering delight: “I have plenty of time.” It is a risky thing to say – almost as risky as: “I … Read More

Christian activist: Caned and cannoned

24/02/2014 | Reform

Alwan Masih marches for Dalit rights

On 11 December, Christians and Muslims in India joined together for a dharna [protest fast] and rally at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, demanding equal treatment by the government for Dalit Christians and Muslims. It … Read More

This little pen of mine

23/02/2014 | Reform

Well, thank you very much to the person who sent us a pen with the name of our magazine on it. You never what’s going to be in the post in this job. And look what it does:

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