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

Justice and Unity

09/06/2025 | Reform

Bishop Paul Hendricks introduces Pope Leo XIV

On the day that Pope Leo XIV was elected I was at home, having returned from a conference that finished early. When white smoke appeared above St Peter’s Square to say a new … 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

Church Life Review: Mission Statement

09/06/2025 | Reform

The Church Life Review Steering Group has agreed a vision, mission and strategy statement for the programme

Vision– that is, the desired future state, our tomorrow.A flourishing Church, less burdened and better enabled.

Mission– that is, what we are doing … Read More

Chapter & Verse: Leviticus 23:9-21

09/06/2025 | Reform

Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg explains the counting of the weeks

In Big Wood in north London, as I write, the bluebells are out, the wood anemones are flowering beneath the ancient oaks and the garlic has emerged in profusion. In the … Read More

Together in the way of the cross

09/06/2025 | Reform

Tessa Henry-Robinson, the new Moderator of the Free Churches Group, reflects on freedom and generosity

The Free Churches Group is a diverse body formed by different histories, shaped by different traditions, yet united by one unwavering truth: that Jesus Christ, … Read More