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

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

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

We are… staying in Ukraine

28/03/2022 | Reform

Messages from Timothy and Rhoda Sloan, Irish Christians who have led mission work in Lutsk, Ukraine, since 2002

22 FebruaryThis is quite possibly our last means of correspondence for some time. War is imminent and the consequences dreadful.

A state … 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