Editorial: We are not the same but we are related

26/09/2023 | Reform

Lucy Letby was found guilty in August of the murder of six babies in her care as a nurse and the attempted murder of seven others. It is one of the most shocking crimes in my lifetime.

Those of us … Read More

Forever pastoring

26/09/2023 | Reform

Is pastoral care relevant today? asks Michael Hopkins

As congregations shrink in number, and fewer ministers of Word and Sacrament are available, it is inevitable that congregations see less of a minister than might once have been the case. The … Read More

On the pilgrim way ‘What I am finding in the emptiness is something else – a new gift’

26/09/2023 | Reform

Sheila Maxey finds inspiration in empty spaces

‘Empty’ feels such a negative word and yet I am beginning to question that. I have a very dear housebound friend whose diary and calendar are almost always empty. That means that whenever … Read More

Here & now Luke Framji

26/09/2023 | Reform

Luke Framji enjoys being revolting at Greenbelt

This year, I volunteered for the second time at Greenbelt festival, a vibrant and special three-day burst of joy which feels like a complete oasis from the bad news which often surrounds us. … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘Each Monday he asked me how church was. I was no longer a dot. We were a line!’

26/09/2023 | Reform

In praise of Christians in the media, with Paul Kerensa

I recently attended an advance film screening. I know, fancy – I thought there had been some mistake. I rarely get invited to anything more impressive than a Next mid-season … Read More

Chapter & Verse: Matthew 25:31-46

26/09/2023 | Reform

Anthony Reddie finds Christ in surprising places

There has always been a tension in the Church between what’s more important: believing the right thing or doing the right thing. And the Church has always been clear: it’s the first, not … Read More