URC vs Arms

31/01/2014 | Reform

The United Reformed Church has spoken out against the UK arms trade, and in support of the Christians on trial on Monday for obstructing an entrance to the London arms fair.

Roberta Rominger, URC general secretary, said today: “We suggest … Read More

Torture on trial

28/01/2014 | Reform

Remember this? In November, Reform reported on Christians being arrested for obstructing torture, protesting with prayer and exorcism at the London Arms Fair. Their trial starts on Monday. Please read the blog by Symon Hill, protester, defendant, and writer of the article.

Update: Supporters … Read More

What a Great War!

28/01/2014 | Reform

The anniversary of the First World War is a time to rethink our society’s infatuation with the military, argues Jill Segger

“Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier, or not having been at sea.” Samuel … Read More

Saints and singers

27/01/2014 | Reform

The radio presenter Revd Richard Coles talks to Stephen Tomkins about music, media and surprising saints

As a member of the pop group The Communards, Richard Coles was part of the bestselling single of 1986: “Don’t Leave Me This Way”. … Read More

First World War centenary

27/01/2014 | Reform

A list of some of the events marking the 100th anniversary
 of the Great War

No more war A project to research and tell the stories of conscientious objectors, organised by the Peace Pledge Union, who are looking for participants … Read More

Niall Cooper: Stand with the destitute

27/01/2014 | Reform

As we enter another “deep midwinter”, thousands of our fellow citizens continue to struggle to afford the basics. If not you, then potentially your neighbour, fellow church member or others in your street, neighbourhood or wider community will be facing … Read More