Niall Cooper: What makes a good society?

28/04/2014 | Reform

What it means to be a “good society” is a fundamental question for all of us. What values underpin a good society? And what can we do as individuals, churches and wider communities to put it into practice locally?

Over … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: A step of faith

28/04/2014 | Reform

It’s kind of scary. You start off thinking you’ll have an adventure, but you can back out the minute things get tricky. So last summer, when I decided to give up atheism and find God through visits to randomly-picked churches, … Read More

A letter from… Ethiopia

28/04/2014 | Reform

As a widow living together with my only daughter of eight years, I was ashamed of my HIV status, so I kept it secret from both my daughter and other people. One day, my daughter came home troubled by some … Read More

On the pilgrim way: Experiencing helplessness

28/04/2014 | Reform

Spring seems particularly beautiful this year – masses of daffodils and magnolia to lift the spirits. But, the weeds are also flourishing, and, following minor surgery on a foot, I cannot wear a shoe to get into the garden. I … Read More

Chapter & verse: John 18:25-27

27/03/2014 | Reform

Meanwhile, as Simon Peter stood warming himself, he was asked: “Are you another of his disciples?” But he denied it: “I am not,” he said. One of the high priest’s servants, a relation of the man whose ear Peter had … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Angels and awkward handshakes

27/03/2014 | Reform

Having decided to move on from atheism, Commitment-Phobe 
is touring churches of all denominations to see if she can find God

It has been six months, and I am frustrated. I knew this journey wasn’t going to be easy, but … Read More