Safer spaces

11/03/2025 | Reform

In the second of two articles following the Makin Report into abuse in the Church of England, Sharon Barr, the URC’s Safeguarding Lead outlines the biblical values seen in good safeguarding practice

The Makin Report, which was an independent review … Read More

Here & now: Lydia Raddings

11/03/2025 | Reform

Lydia Raddings reports on a monumental ecumenical gathering for young people

At the end of January, I and a couple of others from the URC attended an ecumenical gathering of young adults at Dearen Valley Activity Centre near Doncaster. ‘Junction … Read More

Root of all evil

11/03/2025 | Reform

Commitment for Life, the United Reformed Church’s partnership with Christian Aid and Global Justice Now, has raised £13m for projects in Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Israel-Palestine. But is money the answer? Kevin Snyman, Programme Officer for Global Justice and Partnerships, talks … Read More

A good question: What should ministers wear?

11/03/2025 | Reform

One question, four answers

Jenny Mills‘It doesn’t define me, it identifies me’

When I was nearing the end of my ministerial formation and had been called to serve a pastorate and a charity, I began to think seriously about dress … Read More

The many books of God

11/03/2025 | Reform

Andrew Prasad explores what connection Hindu prayer might have to Jesus

It has been quite refreshing to re-engage voluntarily with local church ministry after my retirement from the role of Synod Moderator. As there are fewer ministers around, I am … Read More

Colin’s corner

11/03/2025 | Reform

We remember Colin Richards, who died in January, having supplied puzzles and columns to Reform for six decades. Those who worked with him share their stories

Colin approached me in 1997 to edit the daily newsletter at the annual Council … Read More