Art in focus: April 2020

01/04/2020 | Reform

Transfiguration, from the Gunda Gunde Gospels

In the remote Tigre region of Ethiopia there is a monastery dating back to the late 14th century. Legend has it that it is built on a crater where there lived a dragon named … Read More

A class of their own

30/03/2020 | Reform

An education charity is helping children in ways their schools can’t. Stephen Tomkins reports

Sophie (not her real name) seemed unlikely to get a work experience placement. She had severe autism and, at 14, could hardly talk, count or read. … Read More

The loving sacrifice

30/03/2020 | Reform

Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, reflects on Jesus’ words on the cross

As we gaze on Jesus hanging on the cross, we acknowledge him to be our high priest, the one who presents himself, in his emptiness, to his loving … Read More

The butterflies of mission

30/03/2020 | Reform

Christian discipleship could use some chaos, says Graham Adams

It’s my eighth year of teaching mission studies and religious diversity at Northern College. It’s a great environment and a varied role, with good colleagues and students who keep it lively. … Read More

Voices from the Holy Land: Part three

30/03/2020 | Reform

In 2016, the United Reformed Church agreed to further its work in connection with Israel/Palestine, promoting awareness, prayer and solidarity. As part of this commitment, a team of URC representatives visited Israel and Palestine in autumn 2019. In this series, … Read More

Here & now: Naomi Baldwin

30/03/2020 | Reform

Naomi Baldwin celebrates the feeling of coming home

Age 24. Sounds all grown up, right? When you’re 16 years old, adulthood feels like – or did to me – a world away yet. From taking your GCSEs (or Scottish equivalents) … Read More