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28/05/2022 | Reform

Peter Stevenson visits Yad Vashem memorial in Jerusalem

Earlier this year, I took part in a trip to Jerusalem organised by the Council for Christians and Jews as an education in the Holocaust studies. They hoped it would make participants … Read More

The churches that make us: The Church at Carrs Lane

28/05/2022 | Reform

A series covering the breadth of church life in the United Reformed Church. This month, Reform visits Birmingham

In many ways, The Church at Carrs Lane embodies the 50-year story of the URC, evolving from its 18th-century beginnings as an … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘Will this summer see the much fêted return of the fête?’

28/05/2022 | Reform

Paul Kerensa enjoys the return of the village fête

I wonder if your neck of the woods will be returning to outdoor gatherings of old this summer? No, not that old. Not druids at henges or ye ancient maypole.

I … Read More

Poverty: How we can act

28/05/2022 | Reform

This month sees the 40th anniversary of the founding of Church Action on Poverty. Now, together, we can end poverty says its Director, Niall Cooper

All of us can help end poverty in this country. You, me, our neighbours and … Read More

Chapter & verse: Acts 2:15-18; Joel 2:28-29

28/05/2022 | Reform

Pentecost is for everyone, says Donald Norwood

God’s Spirit is not just for Pentecostals and the privileged few. As too often happens at Pentecost, we only hear what Peter says about Joel in Acts 2 and don’t let the prophet … Read More

Art in Focus – June 2022

28/05/2022 | Reform

Picking OlivesSliman Mansouroil on canvas, 1988

I was balancing in an olive tree, wielding a stick, beating the branches to bring the olives bouncing down onto a large ground sheet. At lunchtime I sat with the Palestinian family round a … Read More