Here & now: Victoria Turner

24/04/2020 | Reform

Victoria Turner considers how church can be community without physically meeting

I really have struggled to know what to write concerning the Covid-19 virus. It seems there is so much to say that beginning to say anything is overwhelming.

The … Read More

I am… a survivor of torture

24/04/2020 | Reform

How Kolbassia Haoussou overcame torture

I have taken many journeys. After enduring torture in my home country, escaping to the shores of the UK was one. Enduring homelessness in the British climate while suffering from trauma was another. These experiences … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘Spiritually, I am being cut down to size’

24/04/2020 | Reform

In these strange times, what I write in late March may no longer apply when you read this. Nevertheless, I write.

Nature is putting on its very best show. I look out on a magnificent magnolia. My pots are full … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘Is this an introvert’s dream?’

24/04/2020 | Reform

Paul Kerensa considers introverts in self isolation

In last month’s column I asked if the Church is just as open for business for introverts and extroverts alike. Yet, since the previous column, most church buildings are no longer open for … Read More

Chapter and verse: John 4:4-26

30/03/2020 | Reform

Sonia Soans explores Jesus’ surprising attitude to the Samaritan woman

For Women’s History Month (March), we remembered women who changed the world. As March also falls within the Christian season of Lent, I can’t help but see parallels between the … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘Called by God? At my age? Surely not’

30/03/2020 | Reform

One morning, during my prayer time, I felt called by God – called to be an elder and even a church secretary. Surely not? At my age? (nearly 82). I was well aware of the need: elders’ elections were looming, … Read More