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

Chapter & verse: Revelation 22: 1-5

28/03/2022 | Reform

Lucy Brierley explores Revelation’s vision of the world to come

We were recently on a car journey when Toby, our six-year-old, quite out of the blue, remarked: ‘I really hope God makes the new earth tomorrow.’ My husband and I … 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

Editorial: Peace in a warring world?

28/03/2022 | Reform

When Richard Nixon won the US election in 1968, the Vietnam war had continued for 13 years. His campaign promised ‘peace with honour’, but as President he failed to bring negotiations with the north Vietnamese to a resolution.

So he … Read More

The power of generosity

28/03/2022 | Reform

Chris Gillies explores Active Generosity

Despite humankind’s best endeavours to eliminate war, famine and plague, millions of people across our planet continue to face insecurity, hunger and disease every day. We witness the Russian invasion of Ukraine, extreme hunger in … Read More

Ukraine: Care on the border

28/03/2022 | Reform

Aid workers and volunteers welcome Ukrainian refugees at the Moldovan border

As Reform went to press, nearly three million people had fled Ukraine following the Russian invasion in February. Poland had received 1.8 million by 15 March, with hundreds of … Read More