Soul stories: David Cornick

27/11/2024 | Reform

David Cornick is surrounded by God’s lessons

In her poem, ‘Thirst’, the American poet Mary Oliver talks to Jesus about her spiritual life as she walks towards a favourite pond, and glories in the ‘beautiful lessons’ with which God surrounds … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘Advent Sunday speaks of flickering light in the darkness’

27/11/2024 | Reform

Sheila Maxey has Advent on her mind

I have been spending some time in the past. In my attic I discovered a slide show I prepared for my parents’ diamond wedding in 1985. 140 slides celebrating what we, as an … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘It’s language and ingredients are shrunk and packaged in a bit of cardboard’

27/11/2024 | Reform

Seven years ago I wrote a festive history book, Hark! The biography of Christmas. But festive celebrations have moved on in seven years. What traditions have evolved since? Here are 12 (the Christmassiest number) surprisingly modern customs that feel rather … Read More

Chapter & Verse: Matthew 11:29

27/11/2024 | Reform

Carole Marsden’s lessons from the field

Life is full of learning. We learn every day, deepening and broadening knowledge already known or something brand new, surprising or sought out.

The internet can provide you with tools to find out whether … Read More

Here and now: Florence Wright

25/10/2024 | Reform

Love your MP, says Florence Wright

You might not think of yourself as political, but it is likely you care about political issues. Many of us feel disempowered because the world of politics seems inaccessible, unchangeable, polarised and angry. Maybe … Read More

Songs of Faith: Heather Whyte

25/10/2024 | Reform

Heather Whyte takes a quantum leap

Never underestimate the power of a good Sunday school teacher! Thanks to an inspiring and fun teacher, Heather Whyte, whose parents attended the Church of Scotland only quarterly for communion, found in church a … Read More