Ministry of the words

27/04/2022 | Reform

Tony Collins has published 1,400 books working for Hodder and Stoughton, Lion Hudson, SPCK and others. The Heavenly Man, the story of the Chinese Church leader Brother Yun, sold millions. Other decisions, he tells Reform, have been rather less impressive. … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘We are all dying, but he is dying sooner’

27/04/2022 | Reform

Sheila Maxey arranges a difficult homecoming

My husband, Kees, is home from hospital. In preparation we cleared furniture out of our TV room to make room for the hospital bed and also a hoist. We cleared shelves and a table … Read More

A good question: What’s the best sermon you’ve ever heard?

28/03/2022 | Reform

One question, four answers

Katrina Clifford‘Each sermon is part of the path’

As someone who has recently been commissioned as a lay preacher, I wish I could say that I remember countless (or any!) truly impactful sermons. However, that isn’t … Read More

Here & now: David Turner

28/03/2022 | Reform

David Turner on asking the right questions

‘God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.’ The prayer of serenity.

Asking questions is a … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘They have a “mini church” once a week in breaktime. They’re eight. It’s unusual’

28/03/2022 | Reform

Paul Kerensa appreciates the interfaith work of eight-year-olds

Recently at my daughter’s school, RE spilled over into the playground. It started with a conversation – my eight-year-old daughter and her friend talking about their religions. ‘I’m a Christian, she’s a … Read More

The churches that make us: Peedie Kirk, Orkney

28/03/2022 | Reform

Continuing a series covering the breadth of churches in the URC, Reform visits Kirkwall

All churches face barriers to overcome in their ecumenical relationships, but the Peedie Kirk in Orkney has its own special obstacles: its twice yearly joint service … Read More