Chapter & verse: Acts 1:1-11

29/04/2019 | Reform

Nigel Uden on the ascension

Artists and musicians are interpreters. They take an idea and depict it in images or sounds, offering drama, excitement and intensity. They can heighten emotion, exaggerate spectacle and develop simplicity, which so often is instructive … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘Thank God for long-lasting friendship’

29/04/2019 | Reform

Sheila Maxey gives thanks for long-lasting friendship

Long-lasting friendship is a great blessing. I have coffee nearly every week with a friend I met 50 years ago through our children. We talk about the books we are reading, our ailments … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘God is woven through each creative story’

29/04/2019 | Reform

Paul Kerensa on how to write stories

I’ve been running a sitcom-writing workshop for the BBC Writers Room, an initiative to find tomorrow’s scribes. After a fierce whittling process, 20 finalists enjoy a year of development and guest speakers. I … Read More

A letter from… Bengaluru, India

01/04/2019 | Reform

Rohan Gideon on threats to minorities in Bengalaru, India

National elections to constitute the 17th Parliament of India, one of the largest democracies in the world, are around the corner. The run up to these elections has posed a great … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: I speak out

01/04/2019 | Reform

I am learning to speak out and disagree well

Last month I was talking about needing to see more grace, in myself and in others. This month I have had the joy of seeing relationships with fellow Christians radically shift, … Read More

I am… deaf

01/04/2019 | Reform

Alanna Hurmon on the challenges of being deaf

My deafness is passed on through the family. Most of us have got it. Not all, but most. It’s caused some problems. We’ll get told off for being ignorant when, in actuality, … Read More