Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘I’d like to see an annual ‘Name-Badge Sunday’ with sticky labels to remind us of who’s who’

29/01/2024 | Reform 1

Church, eh? No one ever tells you the rules. Alright, I hear you – there are no rules in church. All are welcome, come as you are, just don’t sit in Marjorie’s seat. So perhaps they’re more guidelines. Social norms. … Read More

Art in Focus: February 2024

29/01/2024 | Reform

Joseph the Carpenter, 1642Georges de La TourLouvre, Paris

The painter Georges de la Tour is known for his use of light, especially candlelight. Here his figures are simply rendered, and the colours chosen so that the one light source creates … Read More

Reviews February 2024

29/01/2024 | Reform

Invaluable service

Perfect DaysDirected by Wim WendersCertificate PG, 123 minutesReleased 23 February

The greatest among you shall be your servant. These are not words we readily understand in our contemporary world. Here, Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas; Wings of Desire) makes … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘I still find myself talking about “us” and “our” with reference to the present’

29/01/2024 | Reform

Sheila Maxey is finding confidence without being a couple

My daughter Mary, while missing her father very much, confessed to me that she had been unprepared for the sadness she also felt at the loss of the unit called ‘Mum … Read More

A good question: Did Jesus cast out real demons?

29/01/2024 | Reform

One question, four answers

Rebecca Dean‘Demons resist simple definitions’

The Synoptic Gospels, Matthew, Mark and Luke, all portray Jesus as a healer and miracle worker who is able to cast out unclean or evil spirits and demons. These entities were … Read More

Chapter and Verse: Genesis 45:4-5; 50:20-21

29/01/2024 | Reform

Joseph is a model of public leadership, says Andy Lie

We enter each new year living with the tension of hope for peace and stability in a troubled world, and the need to put our trust in God when it … Read More