Jumble sales of the apocalypse: Plastic piety

30/04/2018 | Reform

Simon Jenkins talks plastic piety

Walking down a rainy street in Lisbon, I unexpectedly discovered a Roman Catholic supplies store in a side street. Normally, I notice unusual shops when something in their window catches my eye, but this time … Read More

A letter from… Syria

30/04/2018 | Reform

Joseph Kassab reports from Syria

The Church in Syria and Lebanon is still going through tragic circumstances, alongside all people in our two countries. At a time when churches are struggling to keep up their mission and services in difficult … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Terrors of worship

30/04/2018 | Reform

I am conquering my fear of leading worship

When I first found my church, I was struck by the worship – it was easy to follow and it called to me. Not long after I was baptised, I volunteered to … Read More

A letter from… Taiwan

27/03/2018 | Reform

Victor Hsu reports on the struggle for justice in Taiwan

Recently, waiting staff in two different Australian restaurants were fired after they identified their nationality to employers. In the Winter Olympic Games, this country was not allowed to display its … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: All-age pitfalls

27/03/2018 | Reform

Telling the truth in all-age services

When I started going to church, other mothers were always asking me if I wanted to volunteer for kids’ church. I always said: ‘No, not for me,’ for so many reasons.

Firstly, I didn’t … Read More

I am… hungry

27/03/2018 | Reform

Going hungry on the bread line

My benefits are all over the place. I am on jobseeker’s allowance, and I get £72 a fortnight at the moment for me and my two kids, who are nine and eight. That’s after … Read More