Mapping Faith in Action

26/06/2015 | Reform

Almost two million volunteers serve their communities in faith-based projects across Britain. Matt Bird unveils the results of a project mapping what churches are doing for their local area, and explains why it matters

Over the last decade or so, … Read More

The eternal question: Why?

26/05/2015 | Reform

When disaster strikes, we find ourselves battling with the impossible 
question: Why? Ian Gregory looks for an answer

Hidden among the flowers at the crematorium is a pathetic, screamed note that just asks the terrible question: “WHY?” What happened? Was … Read More

You have to read this

26/05/2015 | Reform

There’s nothing like sitting in the summer sun, with a glass of the local brew and a good book. Well, I’m afraid there’s not much we can do about the weather, and you’re on your own as far as the … Read More

Sing up, sing on!

26/05/2015 | Reform

Hymns may be central to Christian worship, but they come with pitfalls. From finding the right
 tune to managing without an organist, John Mansfield considers the practicalities of praise

Even organists sit in the pew occasionally; the other day, there … Read More

Cow power

24/04/2015 | Reform

Christian Aid turns 70 this year. To mark Christian Aid Week (from 10 to 16 May) Joe Ware reports on how one cow can transform the lives of women in Ethiopia and change both communities and culture

Sat on a … Read More

Medicine in the moral maze

24/04/2015 | Reform

Britain became the first country to legalise “three-parent babies” this year, despite the opposition of some Christians. A breakthrough against disease, or a breakdown in modern values? John Bryant weighs up the issues

Is medical science taking us on a … Read More