On the pilgrim way: ‘Everyone was hanging on God’s word’

24/02/2023 | Reform

Sheila Maxey pays an inspiring visit to Taizé

The Taizé Community in France is really for the young. I had not been for ten years, but my daughter, Ruth, wangled us in, out of season, this January. Entering the barn … Read More

Jesus and… Women

24/02/2023 | Reform

A series about what we have to learn from Jesus on a range of subjects. This month, Susan Durber looks at Jesus’ attitude to women

Jesus said very little about women, or gender, or sexuality or any of that. But … Read More

A good question: Lent: Have we given up giving up?

24/02/2023 | Reform

One question, four answers

Eugenia Constantinou‘Fasting is not just about food’

We should give up giving up. I suppose that seems strange coming from an Orthodox Christian. But yes, you should give up giving up because Great Lent was never … Read More

Partners in Mission

24/02/2023 | Reform

In this series, Ana Gobledale meets the URC’s partners in international mission. This month, Melanie Smith

In her first hour working as Director of the Women’s Centre at Pacific Theological College in Fiji – a coordinating, fundraising and development role … Read More

What makes the Holocaust unique?

27/01/2023 | Reform

Steve Tomkins, editor of Reform magazine, has written the following web reflection to mark this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day.

The Holocaust is a story of unique horror in our society. But I wonder what exactly it is that makes … Read More

Blown up by God

27/01/2023 | Reform

Poet, diversity advocate and heritage buff Jay Hulme talks to Reform about hiding in cathedrals, his life blowing up, and doing interviews with gloves on. He performed at Greenbelt festival in 2022

We have to begin with cathedrals. As I … Read More