Nine churches, 350 ministers

31/10/2017 | Reform

Churches in Sheffield are trying an unusual kind of team ministry, reports Simon Copley

In January 2015, nine United Reformed Churches in Sheffield joined together in a team ministry. We have four ministers, two of them full-time and the other … Read More

The Reckless Way

31/10/2017 | Reform

A hymn for ‘Walking the Way: Living the life of Jesus today’ by Lucy Berry

‘Follow me!’, he says – ‘and be my friend’. And, ever since, we’ve tried to catch him up; and, always since, denied him at the … Read More

Creative mission

31/10/2017 | Reform

Peterson Feital tells the story of his work as a chaplain to the creative industries of Soho

I was born in Rio de Janeiro and my father was a very abusive alcoholic, so that marred my first years. At five, … Read More

Chapter & verse: Psalm 71

31/10/2017 | Reform

Sheila Telfer appreciates the contribution of older people

At a recent church meeting, conversation turned to the social events we host for our over 80s, and it was noted that a number of invited guests had not attended. Someone remarked … Read More

A letter from… Nyal, South Sudan

31/10/2017 | Reform

Escaping violence in South Sudan

My name is Elizabeth. I am 23 and I live in Nyal, in South Sudan.

I used to live in the town of Bentiu. When the conflict started there in 2014, I was shot in … Read More

I am… a former heroin addict

31/10/2017 | Reform

Chrissie tells her story of heroin addiction and recovery

I never wanted to conform. Growing up, what excited me was risk. Adrenaline was my first drug – that, and fantasy about being someone else, someone who felt free. Not feeling … Read More