The Changed Heart of the General Secretary

27/11/2024 | Reform

Victoria Turner considers Bernard Thorogood and the restructuring of the Council for World Mission

There are big benefits to studying recent history. You can see, very clearly, the present-day consequences of the decisions made in the time that you’re studying. … Read More

Dispatches from CRE

27/11/2024 | Reform

The URC once again took a stall to the Christian Resources Exhibition in October. Andy Jackson, the URC’s Head of Communications, reports – and asks other exhibitors for their thoughts

In the mid-1990s, the United Reformed Church’s presence at the … Read More

Living Reconciliation

27/11/2024 | Reform

Jenny Mills introduces a programme to help churches live with difference

Differences in outlook, understanding and convictions are a normal part of church life. They can give rise to conflict and tension, and these are a normal part of church … Read More

Healing the nation

27/11/2024 | Reform

Francis Collins led the US response to the Covid pandemic. Now, he tells Stephen Tomkins, he is searching for the cure for polarisation

Francis Collins is one of America’s leading public scientists. He led the Human Genome Project, the largest … Read More

Reform’s Christmas Charity Guide

27/11/2024 | Reform

The gift of giving offers meaning and focus to a bright and busy season – but who to, and how much? Reform is here to help you decide Church Urban Fund

When Colin lost his father, he also lost his … Read More

The Word in pictures

27/11/2024 | Reform

Sal Bateman explores photography as a way to think about God

The artist Banksy is a master of the art of juxtaposition. The first image here, juxtaposing the dove of peace with the bulletproof vest, is poignant, sited as it … Read More