Scottish Connections: Twenty-five years of the National Synod of Scotland

09/06/2025 | Reform

On 14 June, the URC’s National Synod of Scotland celebrates 25 years since the formation of the United Reformed Church as we now experience it – when the URC in the UK and the Congregational Union of Scotland united. Lindsey … Read More

Editorial: Catholicism

09/06/2025 | Reform

There’s a lot of Catholicism in this issue of Reform. The old Pope, the new Pope, a bishop, a priest, a visit to Rome, the Sistine Chapel. Not as much RC as URC, but getting there.

Where, if you are … 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

Soul stories: Susan Durber

09/06/2025 | Reform

Susan Durber on a life with beauty

Since ever I can remember I have been moved by beauty. For a reason I once couldn’t name, I found that seeing something beautiful always made me at once deeply happy and filled … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘Who says children‘s books are for children‘

09/06/2025 | Reform

I’ve been on a mini book tour. The books aren’t mini – although they are for mini people – the tour is.

And before you say this is just a thinly disguised plug for my new books… well, there’s nothing … Read More