Bricks and mortar

01/10/2018 | Reform

Do churches’ buildings enable mission or limit it? Thoughts from the church buildings forum

Two mystery worshippers chat over coffee. One says: ‘The sign outside my church said: “Christ is the light of the world”, but it was the dingiest place … Read More

A gateway for Doncaster’s homeless

01/10/2018 | Reform

How some unexpected visitors led to an innovative homelessness project in Doncaster. Rod Morrison reports

Long before the shops in the town centre of Doncaster started to open on Sunday mornings, when public libraries were closed on Sundays and public … Read More

Riot in the temple

01/10/2018 | Reform

Why would a Christian festival host Russia’s most notorious troublemakers? Stephen Tomkins finds out

On 21 February 2012, members of the punk protest group Pussy Riot staged a shocking demonstration in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow. Wearing … Read More

I have grown an old man’s skin

01/10/2018 | Reform

A poem by Stewart Henderson

I have grown an old man’s skin and it is good and fortunate and impermanent. Lined now with stories, main features, and repeats; a creased and creviced parchment that will soon be rolled up and … Read More

Ageing well

01/10/2018 | Reform

How can we make the most of later life? And how can we advise others who are facing its choices? Marion Shoard offers guidance

Later life brings many decisions with it, for those who are there themselves, for their friends … Read More

A good question: Has Christianity made the world better?

28/08/2018 | Reform

One question, four answers

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These are extracts from an article that was published in the September 2018 edition of  Reform

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