Commitment-Phobe: Farewell tears

27/03/2016 | Reform

Grieving for my minister

I never expected to become friends with the Vicar. Being only recently converted from atheism, I wasn’t so interested in vesting authority in the person guiding the spiritual life of our church. But then I became … Read More

On the Pilgrim Way: Fresh growth

27/03/2016 | Reform

Sheila Maxey wonders at fresh growth

I have had time this spring to watch and wonder at all kinds of fresh growth – in nature and in children. A large magnolia is in my sightline as I sit at my … Read More

Niall Cooper: Good news for the rich?

29/02/2016 | Reform

The Gospel is good news for the rich too

It’s so hard being wealthy today… even a million doesn’t go that far any more. The once-princely sum is now the average house price in 4,735 streets in London, according to … Read More

Jumble sales of the apocalypse: Secret stories of the clergy

29/02/2016 | Reform

Priests and pastors are commented-upon people. Sometimes for sporting tattoos, sometimes for celebrating Communion in high heels, sometimes for leading the congregation in prayer for the healing of a leg without spotting it was wooden.

I heard a story over … Read More

On the pilgrim way: “Why can’t I just be simply thankful?”

29/02/2016 | Reform

Sheila Maxey asks why it is hard to be thankful for good health

I am surprised – even a little shocked – that I am finding it difficult to be unreservedly thankful when I have every reason to be so. … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Learning to worship

23/02/2016 | Reform

Learning the rules of worship

After becoming a Christian, I joined a church where I had been doing an Alpha course. On that course we sang a hymn each week, so those of us who were not culturally Christian could … Read More