Here & now: Harry Booton

09/06/2025 | Reform

Harry Booton tells the story of the only minister to receive the George Cross

I have always been fascinated by military history, and especially the history of medals and how they are won. Recently, I gave a lecture on ‘Christian … Read More

Chapter & Verse: Leviticus 23:9-21

09/06/2025 | Reform

Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg explains the counting of the weeks

In Big Wood in north London, as I write, the bluebells are out, the wood anemones are flowering beneath the ancient oaks and the garlic has emerged in profusion. In the … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘Who says children‘s books are for children‘

09/06/2025 | Reform

I’ve been on a mini book tour. The books aren’t mini – although they are for mini people – the tour is.

And before you say this is just a thinly disguised plug for my new books… well, there’s nothing … Read More

Soul stories: Susan Durber

09/06/2025 | Reform

Susan Durber on a life with beauty

Since ever I can remember I have been moved by beauty. For a reason I once couldn’t name, I found that seeing something beautiful always made me at once deeply happy and filled … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘I want to describe that joyful weekend but perhaps it is beyond words’

09/06/2025 | Reform

Sheila Maxey tries to put joy into words

I had the privilege of leading worship on Easter Sunday this year – I must have done so countless times over the past 40 years. There are great hymns to sing and … Read More