I am… a former Amazon worker

28/05/2021 | Reform

Cameron Brady-Turner relives Amazon days

Mention Amazon to those who work at its warehouses, and cheap books, one-click delivery and the A-to-Z smile are unlikely to be what springs to mind. I worked for Amazon for six months in … Read More

Here & now: Nick Booth

28/05/2021 | Reform

Nick Booth enjoys the Church’s LGBT welcome

I am asked from time to time by curious friends about when and how I came to know I was gay. Who did I tell first? How come I was still a … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘I want a transformed, improved, new abnormal’

28/05/2021 | Reform

Paul Kerensa asks: ‘Covid: Should I change the subject?’

Read me! For I am an article that craves your attention.

But here’s a dilemma. To hold that attention, should I talk about these Covid times, or ignore them? … Read More

Chapter & verse: Ruth 1:16-17

28/05/2021 | Reform

Malini Colville reflects on Ruth and Naomi’s story of hospitality

Journeys to new places bring excitement, an opportunity to research and plan, and a sense of adventure – something we have all missed during the pandemic. As someone born … Read More

Chapter & verse: Genesis 28:16

23/04/2021 | Reform

Barnabas Shin reflects on Jacob’s transformative dream

One of the students from our congregation recently interviewed me for her course. It was about the impact of the pandemic for the ministries of the church, and the last question was: … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Back to church part 2

23/04/2021 | Reform

My first Sunday back in church

The great church reopen was my psychological Easter rollercoaster ride. I was not looking forward to returning to in-person services. I was scared of losing the intimacy and connection we had found as … Read More