Soul Stories: John Proctor

23/07/2025 | Reform

John Proctor on his journey with Christ

I well remember the day I was converted. To natural gas. It was a purely mechanical process. New valves and burners and so on were fitted to cookers and heaters. Once the job … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘Our church friends there have offered human, heartfelt care’

23/07/2025 | Reform

Paul Kerensa reflects on fake grief and appreciates heartfelt, human care

I’m writing this two days before my dad’s funeral. That’s the downer. Let’s build back from there.

It’s been a rough season of Dad’s ‘dementia adventure’, as one well-meaning … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘I felt we were intruders in the unmanaged woods’

23/07/2025 | Reform

Sheila Maxey takes a back seat

In May I spent a week on a canal boat exploring the Caldon Canal. The sun shone all week as I mostly sat at the front of the boat watching nature, hour after hour. … Read More

Don’t just vote, meet!

23/07/2025 | Reform

Why a group of church members met with Ed Davey, leader of the Lib Dems, and what happened, by Christine Thompson

Last year, before the General Election, Christian Aid launched an initiative called ‘Break bread with your MP’. It encouraged … Read More

The work of the law

09/06/2025 | Reform

As a lawyer, Catriona Wheeler has worked for charities and advised the Church. Now she brings that expertise and outlook to her new role as Moderator of the United Reformed Church General Assembly

Were you brought up in the Christian … Read More

Here & now: Harry Booton

09/06/2025 | Reform

Harry Booton tells the story of the only minister to receive the George Cross

I have always been fascinated by military history, and especially the history of medals and how they are won. Recently, I gave a lecture on ‘Christian … Read More