Editorial: How to listen

29/08/2023 | Reform

I love preaching, for many reasons but mainly, I suspect, because I like the sound of my own voice. As I write, though, I’m preparing a sermon for the 11th Sunday after Trinity and simply dreading it.

The text is … Read More

Editorial: The rise of AI

26/06/2023 | Reform

Two months ago on this page, I offered you an editorial written by a rudimentary artificial intelligence (AI) programme. I have also had fun asking it jokes and getting it to write hymns and sermons, crossword clues and my annual … Read More

Editorial: What does freedom of speech mean in Britain today?

02/06/2023 | Reform

Just a year after the British public celebrated the Queen’s last jubilee, in May this year we had the first coronation in a generation. More bank holidays, more prosecco, more nobles in outlandish outfits. (Let the Church not make sarky … Read More

Editorial: From the Editor?

28/04/2023 | Reform

As a society, we are constantly evolving and adapting to the changing times. With this evolution comes the need for reform, both in our personal lives and in the systems that govern us.

This is particularly true in the realm … Read More

Editorial: What happened, in your own words?

24/03/2023 | Reform

Four students in big trouble at school. They are questioned together by the teacher, but each is clearly just repeating what the others say. So they are put in separate rooms and questioned alone. What happened, in your own words? … Read More

Editorial: To be with us in what we suffer

24/02/2023 | Reform

At the time of writing, the official count has reached 33,179 deaths from the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The final figure might be twice that, according to the United Nations.

It was one of the most powerful earthquakes ever … Read More