On the pilgrim way: ‘I picture myself on the sidelines’

23/06/2021 | Reform

Sheila Maxey focuses on the edge of things

When I am feeling old and tired, I find myself wanting to opt out. Perhaps it is alright now to leave the main action – future of the church, the needs of … Read More

Busyness as usual

22/06/2021 | Reform

As churches reopen, let’s make more time to stop and listen, says Mark Tubby

Churches are pretty good at getting on and doing things, various projects springing up all the time. Many churches find that offering help or a home … Read More

In pastures green

28/05/2021 | Reform

Now is the perfect time for churches to be creating community gardens, says Hazel Southam of Bible Society

Please do walk on the grass round the wildflower labyrinth!’ reads the wooden sign. This is not the usual forbidding ‘Keep off’ … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘I want a transformed, improved, new abnormal’

28/05/2021 | Reform

Paul Kerensa asks: ‘Covid: Should I change the subject?’

Read me! For I am an article that craves your attention.

But here’s a dilemma. To hold that attention, should I talk about these Covid times, or ignore them? Do you … Read More

Here & now: Nick Booth

28/05/2021 | Reform

Nick Booth enjoys the Church’s LGBT welcome

I am asked from time to time by curious friends about when and how I came to know I was gay. Who did I tell first? How come I was still a Christian? … Read More

I am… a former Amazon worker

28/05/2021 | Reform

Cameron Brady-Turner relives Amazon days

Mention Amazon to those who work at its warehouses, and cheap books, one-click delivery and the A-to-Z smile are unlikely to be what springs to mind. I worked for Amazon for six months in 2013. … Read More