Community-minded: Journey of surprises

27/03/2013 | Reform

It took the disciples many years to come to terms with the full impact of Jesus’ resurrection, not least because they themselves had to keep developing and changing to meet the new challenges that their journeys of faith kept raising. … Read More

On the pigrim way: Revisiting some painful memories

25/03/2013 | Reform

I am re-reading the weekly letters my mother wrote to me from Scotland between 1964 and 1979. I approach 1974 with some reluctance.

For most of this 15-year stretch my parents lived next door to my eldest sister, Mary, and … Read More

Niall Cooper: Lent: Going deeper

20/02/2013 | Reform

So what are you giving up for Lent? Chocolate, alcohol, or something a little more substantial? For some, the challenge of what to give up is a daily reality, and not just for Lent. The choice is whether to eat … Read More

Chapter & verse: John 3:1-21

20/02/2013 | Reform

In re-reading the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, “Dislocated exegesis” may be a useful method. This is the practice of reading scripture in unexpected places that may “unsettle” our reading of a familiar text. How about reading this … Read More

On the pigrim way: The pros and cons of forgetfulness

20/02/2013 | Reform

Like many people my age (mid-70s) I am forgetting names and, increasingly, words. It is so frustrating – and sometimes frightening – not to be able to find a word I know perfectly well. However, some hours later, perhaps next … Read More

Sonia Christie – Eco-Gardener: Bidding Reform farewell

20/02/2013 | Reform

Alex was looking for inspiration with his homework: he had to design a superhero and it was fascinating how the suggestions mirrored the family’s passions:

“Spaghetti-Man?” suggested my forever-ravenous Ollie. “He could zap out pasta strings to tie up the … Read More