I am… a long Covid survivor

31/08/2021 | Reform

Rebecca Yorke on suffering with long Covid

I give a long slow exhale – well, as long as I can manage. After three attempts at explaining, I give up, as my colleague is resolute she’d be OK with three days … Read More

Here and now: Reuben Watt

31/08/2021 | Reform

Are we making church-friendly children, or child-friendly church? asks Reuben Watt

If you attend a United Reformed Church, you may be lucky enough to go to one that has been awarded a Child-Friendly Church Award. This award is given to … Read More

On the pilgrim way ‘We were literally outside our comfort zone’

31/08/2021 | Reform

Sheila Maxey stretches her comfort zone

In June we spent two glorious weeks in a self-catering cottage in Mallaig – boat trips to islands, amazing views of mountains. There were no easy chairs and the two sofas were uncomfortable. We … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘I’ve grown used to my own space’

31/08/2021 | Reform

Don’t stand so close to me, says Paul Kerensa

Forget January… September is new New Year.

It’s back to school – and with echoes of home school not yet faded, oh my, will it be back! Could this be the … Read More

Chapter & verse: Mark 6: 4-11

29/06/2021 | Reform

Alex Clare-Young finds a new kind of family in Jesus

In a remarkably human pair of stories, Jesus is first made to feel unwelcome in his hometown, and then tells his disciples what to do if they, too, are made … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Church without tea

29/06/2021 | Reform

Do I have to socialise to go to church?

I met up with a young missionary who is now a friend of the family. We support her during her stay in the UK, and she helps out with a few … Read More