Balancing full plates: Ministry and wellbeing in pandemic times

27/04/2022 | Reform

In the third of a series of articles on maintaining good mental health, Laurence Wareing asks how it has been for ministers during the pandemic – and what now?

One of the things that might be said, but rarely is, … Read More

The Pastoral Rule

27/04/2022 | Reform

Lisa Moore Wilson rediscovers how to stop stress beating ministry, the medieval way

As my faith journey progresses, I have observed with concern the number of ministers, elders and volunteers who quite frankly seem absolutely worn out. Wondering how our … Read More

What we gonna do for Zimbabwe?

27/04/2022 | Reform

The needs of Zimbabwe have only become greater since Kevin Snyman trekked across the country in the 1980s

I remember the last time I visited Zimbabwe. It was 1988, and I was travelling in a gorgeously restored 1975 Land Rover … Read More

Painting our map green

27/04/2022 | Reform

The United Reformed Church has reached a milestone of environmental sustainability. It’s a good start, says Rob Weston

Every regional synod in the United Reformed Church has now signed up to the eco synod award scheme. The URC is only … Read More

The power of generosity

28/03/2022 | Reform

Chris Gillies explores Active Generosity

Despite humankind’s best endeavours to eliminate war, famine and plague, millions of people across our planet continue to face insecurity, hunger and disease every day. We witness the Russian invasion of Ukraine, extreme hunger in … Read More

The churches that make us: Peedie Kirk, Orkney

28/03/2022 | Reform

Continuing a series covering the breadth of churches in the URC, Reform visits Kirkwall

All churches face barriers to overcome in their ecumenical relationships, but the Peedie Kirk in Orkney has its own special obstacles: its twice yearly joint service … Read More