Art in focus: February 2019

28/02/2019 | Reform

Landscape VesselHilary Mayo

‘Never ending lava fields, icebergs beached on black volcanic sand, geothermal springs and steaming rivers, snowy peaks and glacial lagoons.’ Ceramic artist Hilary Mayo describes the stunning landscape on a visit to Iceland.

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A good question: What makes a good hymn?

25/01/2019 | Reform

One question, four answers

These are extracts from an article that was published in the February 2019 edition of  Reform

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Promise, plague and passion

25/01/2019 | Reform

Next year, Oberammergau stages its 42nd passion play, keeping a 400-year-old promise to God

What started as a bargain with God has become a centuries-old village tradition that brings audiences of hundreds of thousands from across the world. In 1633, … Read More

A letter from… Hong Kong

25/01/2019 | Reform

Eric So tells of Church and societal division in Hong Kong

Dear son,It has been more than a year since you visited Hong Kong. Last year was the tenth year of you being away from home, to study abroad. Though … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Break from church

25/01/2019 | Reform

A break from church raises tricky questions

Late last year, I had a work opportunity that took me away from home for two months. It was challenging for both my family and me, but also very rewarding. I relished the … Read More

I am… on £1.86 a day

25/01/2019 | Reform

A foodbank user describes living on £1.86 a day

I’m a bus driver but I lost my job two years ago and have been out of work since then. I signed on to jobseeker’s allowance but became homeless and was … Read More