Face the future now

23/02/2018 | Reform

Why are churches in decline? And why are some growing? Martin Camroux surveys a sobering landscape

Last Christmas it was good to get a letter from someone who had just stepped down from leading the junior church’s senior class in … Read More

Interview: Lines from outside

23/02/2018 | Reform

The poet Stewart Henderson talks to Karen Carter

Like Roger McGough, Stewart Henderson came from the Liverpool poetry scene of the 1960s and 1970s and went on to be a stalwart of BBC Radio 4. His children’s poems are set … Read More

Reviews – March 2018

23/02/2018 | Reform

Serving the true God

Wings Of Eagles Directed by Stephen Shin, Michael Parker Certificate 12, 108 minutes Released 12 March

A sequel of sorts to Chariots of Fire, Wings Of Eagles tells the story of Eric Liddell’s missionary years in … Read More

Editorial: There’s no going back

23/02/2018 | Reform

When I was 11, I went on a school trip to Guernsey by plane. During the flight, a stewardess took orders for teas and coffees, and I asked for coffee. She came round with the tea first, teapot in one … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘My wise guide is moving to Belgium’

23/02/2018 | Reform

Sheila Maxey finds God does not recognise retirement

Sister D – the wonderful, wise nun who has been my guide for more than 20 years – is moving to new responsibilities in Belgium, although she is well into her 70s. … Read More

Sounds like success

19/02/2018 | Reform

Charissa King visits an award-winning musical project in Manchester

Melody Memories is a singing session designed for people affected by dementia, and their carers. Run by a small team of dedicated volunteers at Trinity Community Church in Moss Side, Manchester, … Read More