Here & now: Julie Seal

29/06/2021 | Reform

Julia Seal reflects on frightening mental health challenges

I have recently been diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder. I was given my diagnosis after battling with several severe breakdowns though the Covid-19 pandemic. This is my mental health journey though … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘It feels as if our church is dying’

29/06/2021 | Reform

Sheila Maxey sees a grim future for church and high street

Our high street seems to be dying, with shops closing or just not reopening after the pandemic. Maplin closed before Covid, but Laura Ashley, Edinburgh Wool, Fat Face, Dorothy … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘I’ve always wanted to write half a children’s book’

29/06/2021 | Reform

Last summer, the author, speaker and green guru Ruth Valerio asked if I fancied writing a children’s book with her. I was excited – I’ve always wanted to write half a children’s book. That the other half would be written … Read More

Editorial: Where does hope come from?

29/06/2021 | Reform

Before the G7 summit in Cornwall in June, religious leaders, as we report in News (pages 5–7), put all the pressure that they could on the politicians involved to achieve constructive agreements to take action on things that matter.

They … Read More

Reviews – July/August 2021

29/06/2021 | Reform

Creator of the Moomins

ToveDirected by Zaida BergrothCertificate 12, 103 minutesReleased 9 July

The Swedish-speaking Finnish writer and artist Tove Jansson is best known as the creator of the Moomins, a friendly family of trolls who live in Moominvalley, who … Read More

Art in Focus – July/August 2021

29/06/2021 | Reform

St Augustine’s Confessions, Part 3 (Series)Gillian Lever, 2016

Sometimes abstract art can go to the heart of things. This joyful image was made by artist Gillian Lever. She says, ‘Art making for me is a mindful and mystical occupation, centring … Read More