Partners in Mission

27/01/2023 | Reform

In a new series, Ana Gobledale meets the URC’s partners in international mission. First, So-Young Jung from South Korea

When I became a ‘missionary’ in 1983, I refused to use the word because all I could picture was a stern … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘I travel my pilgrim way now as a widow’

27/01/2023 | Reform

Sheila Maxey now travels on as a widow

A new section of my pilgrim way has begun in which I travel as a widow. So many have trod this way before me, but each of us has to find our … Read More

Here & now: Philippa Osei

27/01/2023 | Reform

Philippa Osei finds inspiration in Korea

As Moderator-Elect of the United Reformed Church Youth Assembly, I was recently invited by the Council for World Mission and the World Council of Reformed Churches to South Korea for the Women in Leadership … Read More

All are welcome? Age and maternity

27/01/2023 | Reform

Is there a place for church members without children?

I wonder what feeling genuinely welcome means to you. In this column I am speaking to a range of people from around the URC about their experiences of church and what … Read More

Chapter & verse: Luke 6:39

27/01/2023 | Reform

Catherine Lewis-Smith takes issue with Jesus’ attitude to blindness

Jesus says some strange things about visually impaired people. His compassion for them is huge and he transforms the lives of many by restoring their sight. One of my favourite Gospel … Read More

News Comment: Ukrainian hub

27/01/2023 | Reform

How Trinity Enfield, responded to the war in Ukraine

When the war in Ukraine broke out a year ago, Trinity Church, Enfield, provided the public with blue and yellow ribbons to tie on our church railings, as prayers for peace … Read More