All are welcome? Gay, disabled and neurodiverse

02/06/2023 | Reform

Martin Knight on sexuality, disabilty and neurodiversity

I wonder what feeling genuinely welcome means to you. This month, I am honoured to share the words of a URC minister, the Revd Martin Knight (he/him) with you. Martin writes about his … Read More

Here & now: Naomi Baldwin

02/06/2023 | Reform

Naomi Campbell sheds light on our life’s image

I was recently on a trip to Dublin, and while visiting the National Gallery of Ireland saw Caravaggio’s The Taking of Christ. My credentials as an artist of paint are not strong; … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘We are discovering the pleasure of giving’

02/06/2023 | Reform

Sheila Maxey prepares for closing time

I am proud of my little local church because it is managing to be fully alive while it prepares carefully and thoughtfully for closure on 8 July. We have four elders, three of them … Read More

Editorial: What does freedom of speech mean in Britain today?

02/06/2023 | Reform

Just a year after the British public celebrated the Queen’s last jubilee, in May this year we had the first coronation in a generation. More bank holidays, more prosecco, more nobles in outlandish outfits. (Let the Church not make sarky … Read More

On this rock

02/06/2023 | Reform 1

Andy Atkins, Chief Executive of the Christian environmental organisation A Rocha UK talks to Reform

Let’s start with that name, A Rocha. Where does it come from?It means ‘the rock’ in Portuguese. A Rocha is now an international network of … Read More

A good question: What can we learn from children?

02/06/2023 | Reform

One question, four answers

LES PARKER‘The children would find barely noticeable side paths’

The opening prayer we use for each session of Church by Nature Sleaford (Sleaford Forest Church) ends: ‘In your name we welcome each other, weak and strong, … Read More