Here & now: Philippa Osei

27/01/2023 | Reform

Philippa Osei finds inspiration in Korea

As Moderator-Elect of the United Reformed Church Youth Assembly, I was recently invited by the Council for World Mission and the World Council of Reformed Churches to South Korea for the Women in … Read More

All are welcome? Age and maternity

27/01/2023 | Reform

Is there a place for church members without children?

I wonder what feeling genuinely welcome means to you. In this column I am speaking to a range of people from around the URC about their experiences of church and … Read More

Chapter & verse: Luke 6:39

27/01/2023 | Reform

Catherine Lewis-Smith takes issue with Jesus’ attitude to blindness

Jesus says some strange things about visually impaired people. His compassion for them is huge and he transforms the lives of many by restoring their sight. One of my favourite … Read More

All are welcome? Poverty

28/11/2022 | Reform 1

I can’t afford the church collection

I wonder what feeling genuinely welcome means to you. In this column I am speaking to a range of people from around the United Reformed Church about their experiences of church and what … Read More

Here & now: Diana Paulding

28/11/2022 | Reform

Diana Paulding on standing in solidarity in South Africa

I had the privilege in October 2022 of visiting South Africa with Christian Aid, supported by Commitment for Life. Christian Aid no longer runs a country programme in South Africa. … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘I weep when I wake early in the morning’

28/11/2022 | Reform

Sheila Maxey bids farewell to her husband Kees

Kees died on 19 October, and it was a good death, even a wonderful death. I sat with him one evening with my coffee and a good book. He seemed, as … Read More