The legacy of slavery

27/03/2018 | Reform

Alan Yates reflects on the long shadow of the slave trade and why we all need black role models

Recently, I heard an erudite black bishop lament about his schooling in England. ‘Whenever I saw a black person in a … Read More

A good question: What do you do about the bits of the Bible you don’t like?

23/02/2018 | Reform

One question, four answers

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

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Face the future now

23/02/2018 | Reform

Why are churches in decline? And why are some growing? Martin Camroux surveys a sobering landscape

Last Christmas it was good to get a letter from someone who had just stepped down from leading the junior church’s senior class in … Read More

Get the idea

23/02/2018 | Reform

Andrew Webb explains how Holly Mount United Reformed Church created a popular annual forum for ideas in Malvern, Worcestershire

Malvern Festival of Ideas, which in March returns for its seventh year, started small. In 2012, Holly Mount United Reformed Church … Read More

Fostering compassion

23/02/2018 | Reform

Churches can help some of the most vulnerable people in our society by supporting foster families, says Phil Green. Here are his suggestions

Jesus said: ‘Whoever welcomes a child in my name, welcomes me.’ This year, it is estimated that … Read More

Sounds like success

19/02/2018 | Reform

Charissa King visits an award-winning musical project in Manchester

Melody Memories is a singing session designed for people affected by dementia, and their carers. Run by a small team of dedicated volunteers at Trinity Community Church in Moss Side, Manchester, … Read More