On the pilgrim way: ‘Helped by these “angels”, my sap rises again’

30/01/2017 | Reform

Sheila Maxey seeks hope amid fear

Another year lies ahead and I want to know what it holds, personally and politically. When I was younger, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what each new year was likely … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Our Fathers …

30/01/2017 | Reform

On fathers and forgiveness

‘Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.’ These words form part of the Lord’s Prayer, which is a fundamental of the Christian faith. Recently, my church leaders have made sure that … Read More

Chapter & verse: Genesis 1:1-2:3

30/01/2017 | Reform

Rosalind Selby examines the meaning of being made in God’s image

On 19 February, the entire first creation story is set in the lectionary (Genesis 1:1-2:3). It’s a very long reading, and perhaps some preachers will shy away from it … Read More

A letter from… Lebanon

30/01/2017 | Reform

Alia Abboud reports on the work of Christians in Lebanon

To see how our churches in Lebanon have responded to the arrival of a million refugees from Syria is an amazing thing. There is negative history between Syria and Lebanon … Read More

Editorial: A journey worth taking

30/01/2017 | Reform

Two crucial events in the life of Martin Luther demonstrate what the Reformation – whose 500th anniversary we celebrate this year – was all about. One event is well known, the other, less so.

In 1521, Luther appeared before the … Read More

Peter’s House

27/01/2017 | Reform

A redundant manse, a lack of young people and the need for cheap digs can all add up to a new way of doing church, finds Chris Dowd

What do you do with a redundant manse? Hull Team Churches have … Read More