In the bin and among the stars

26/09/2016 | Reform

Festivalgoers at Greenbelt shared their frustrations with and hopes for the Church. Stephen Tomkins reports

When the United Reformed Church decided to arrange a programme of events at Greenbelt arts festival on the theme of ‘Scrap the Church?’ we hoped … Read More

20 Questions: Valerie Bloom

26/09/2016 | Reform

The poet Valerie Bloom gives 20 answers

Pick three words to describe your life. Hectic. Varied. Blessed.

When did you last pray? About five minutes ago.

Why did you last pray? Because I always take every opportunity I can get … Read More

I believe … in limericks

26/09/2016 | Reform

In the July/August Reform we brought you the New Testament in 27 tweets (‘Twitter #Testament’). This month, Kim Fabricius has risen to the challenge of putting the Apostles’ Creed into limericks

I believe in the Father, Creator of nice things … Read More

Editorial: Make it last

26/09/2016 | Reform

Growing up with electric toasters and a short attention span can spoil you to the art of making toast under a grill. I discovered this as a teenager, when a bunch of us from our youth group went on holiday … Read More

On the pilgrim way: A good day with bad news

26/09/2016 | Reform

Sheila Maxey gives thanks for a good day with bad news

The Friday of August’s bank holiday weekend turned out to be a particularly wonderful day. And yet, when I list its contents it hardly adds up to anything so … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: I lead my first service

22/09/2016 | Reform

Moving on from atheism, Commitment-Phobe toured churches and tried God, chronicling her progress for Reform. Now, as a new Christian, the journey continues

Strange things happen when your church is between ministers and people go on summer holiday. One of … Read More