Here & now: Alvin mark

23/07/2025 | Reform

Alvin Mark on roots and discovery

I wasn’t born in Tranquebar, but my faith heritage is deeply rooted there. It was in that coastal town of Tamil Nadu, India, that Lutheran missionaries like Bartholomäus Ziegenbalg (pictured above) brought the Bible … 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

Here & now: Jay Tynan

25/04/2025 | Reform

Jay Tynan finds her extended family

My journey with exploring my faith is one that I have not shared with many people.

I had grown up in a majority Atheist family, and only ever gone to church with my grandparents. … Read More

Here & now: Lydia Raddings

11/03/2025 | Reform

Lydia Raddings reports on a monumental ecumenical gathering for young people

At the end of January, I and a couple of others from the URC attended an ecumenical gathering of young adults at Dearen Valley Activity Centre near Doncaster. ‘Junction … Read More

Here & now: Heather Moore

29/01/2025 | Reform

Heather Moore rejoices in the role of Youth Moderator

Five years ago, I attended my first Youth Assembly. I didn’t know it at the time, but that event and the people behind it would grow to be one of the … Read More

Here and now: Florence Wright

25/10/2024 | Reform

Love your MP, says Florence Wright

You might not think of yourself as political, but it is likely you care about political issues. Many of us feel disempowered because the world of politics seems inaccessible, unchangeable, polarised and angry. Maybe … Read More