Fruits of the spirit

30/04/2018 | Reform

How a village church turned scarcity into abundance. Charissa King reports

It didn’t have a minister. It’s the second smallest church in a country village of five. Yet, two years ago, it won a £2,500 prize for outstanding community engagement. … Read More

Drop the pedalo!

30/04/2018 | Reform

What makes a church grow significantly in size in three years? The answer is not ‘Holding on to its traditions’. Ashley Evans shares his experience

A few years ago, my family went out on a pedalo which had a crack … Read More

Interview: In it together

30/04/2018 | Reform

Kevin Watson and Alan Yates talk to Charissa King and Stephen Tomkins

Local churches have stories to tell, and they are not always the ones we are used to hearing. They are stories of unassuming people having an impact on … Read More

Reviews – May 2018

30/04/2018 | Reform

Losing children

A Love That Never Dies Directed by Jane Harris and Jimmy Edmonds Certificate 12A, 75 Minutes Released 18 May

Parenting is not the easiest job in the world at the best of times. But what … Read More

Jumble sales of the apocalypse: Plastic piety

30/04/2018 | Reform

Simon Jenkins talks plastic piety

Walking down a rainy street in Lisbon, I unexpectedly discovered a Roman Catholic supplies store in a side street. Normally, I notice unusual shops when something in their window catches my eye, but this time … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘Love has renewed my zest for life’

30/04/2018 | Reform

Sheila Maxey celebrates life at 80

On a lovely, relaxing holiday by the river Deben in Suffolk, I read a book on dying. With the End in Mind is by a retired palliative care consultant and her passionate concern … Read More