Art in focus: October 2019

27/10/2019 | Reform

The Peace KidsJonathan Kis-Lev and crew, spray and wall paint

In September 2014, this image appeared on a wall in Tel Aviv, Israel. Simultaneously, it appeared in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem and on the Israeli West Bank’s separation wall. … Read More

A good question: What is the Gospel?

30/09/2019 | Reform

One question, four answers

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These are extracts from an article that was published in the October 2019 edition of Reform

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Reviews – October 2019

30/09/2019 | Reform

Abuse in church

By the Grace of God (Grâce à Dieu)Directed by François OzonCertificate 15, 137 minutesLondon Film Festival, 5 and 6 OctoberReleased 25 October

Over two hours long, this gripping and hugely topical affair dramatises the scandal of child … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘It had woken up my phone, but not me’

27/09/2019 | Reform

Paul Kerensa on silence and Siri

On a typically odd Sunday recently, I had two jobs: presenting and prayers. The latter was thanks to the church rota, while the former was thanks to the local radio station rota – or … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘Clearing out our scullery began to be fun’

27/09/2019 | Reform

Sheila Maxey finds joy in tidying and recycling

I have been clearing out our scullery after at least 30, if not 40 years. It is a Victorian house and we have lived in it for over 50 years. I am … Read More

Here & now: Jake Penny

27/09/2019 | Reform

Jake Penny on being welcomed at church

I didn’t have to worry about being turned away when I went into my first church meeting – I am a gay, autistic, mentally ill man. The only thing that made me immediately … Read More