Art in Focus – September 2021

31/08/2021 | Reform

‘Take pride in knowing that your struggle will play the biggest role in your purpose’Marcus Rashford, 2021Mural by AKSE P19 www.akse-p19.com

This wall mural of Marcus Rashford in Manchester is by now a familiar image – almost an icon. Street … Read More

Faith through new eyes

29/06/2021 | Reform

Rachel Pieh Jones talks to Reform about learning Christianity from Muslims

Rachel Pieh Jones grew up thinking of Muslims as dangerous and different, unbelievers who needed to hear God’s plan of salvation explained so that they could become Christians. In … Read More

We will remember them

29/06/2021 | Reform

Anne Samson, who took part in the recent review into war graves, considers the importance of our final resting places

Dealing with the dead is part of my job as an historian of the First World War in Africa –remembering … 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

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

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