Jumble sales of the apocalypse: Happy Festivus

24/11/2017 | Reform

Simon Jenkins discovers the Festivus Pole

I must admit, I’m a sucker for Christmas traditions. The jingling of sleigh bells, the singing of carols, the obviously fake beards of the Santas, the Christmas pudding dense enough to trigger a black … Read More

Holy Habits

24/11/2017 | Reform

Today’s disciples need a new rhythm of life, says Andrew Roberts. The author of Holy Habits – the key book for Walking the Way: Living the life of Jesus today – talks to Karen Carter

The idea for Holy Habits … Read More

A fresh start

24/11/2017 | Reform 2

Patrick Philpott on leaving prison and joining the Salford Poverty Truth Commission

I left prison with £4.20 and did not receive my first benefits for 16 weeks. I went to a foodbank and a breakfast drop in centre, and there … Read More

A good question: Peace on earth – how?

24/11/2017 | Reform

One question, four answers

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This is an extract from an article that was published in the December 2017 / January 2018 edition of  Reform

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A letter from… Barcelona

24/11/2017 | Reform

Barcelona is a beautiful place to live. It is a place of beautiful architecture, historical monuments, plentiful art and sculpture, a beach, mountains close by, rich culture, good shopping and excellent food. It is one of the top places in … Read More

Chapter & verse: Matthew 2: 1-18

24/11/2017 | Reform

Lawrence Moore on foster care and the Christmas story

Matthew presents Jesus as Emmanuel – ‘God with us’ (Matt 1:23). God came in Jesus to change the world. That is why the Gospel is good news. That God does not … Read More