A good question: Scrap the Church?

06/07/2016 | Reform

One question, four answers

Four events run by the United Reformed Church at this summer’s Greenbelt festival explore the same question: Scrap the Church? Reform joins the debate. Is the Church what Jesus had in mind when he talked of … Read More

20 Questions: Guvna B

06/07/2016 | Reform

The rap artist Guvna B gives 20 answers

What is your favourite time of year?     I love the spring. It reminds me that seasons change and I think that’s symbolic. You look at the trees in spring and the … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Mr CP: The interview

06/07/2016 | Reform

interviewing Mr Commitment-Phobe

If you’ve followed this column for the past three years, you’ll remember that it started with me as an atheist, seeking God through visiting churches. And here I am now, an enthusiastic churchgoing Christian. You might also … Read More

On the pilgrim way: Listening to difference

06/07/2016 | Reform

Sheila Maxey faces the challenge of listening to difference

I have long been impressed by Jean Vanier and the L’Arche communities he founded, where people with learning disabilities live with those who society considers normal. I planned to spend my … Read More

Reviews – July/August 2016

06/07/2016 | Reform

Sing a new song – to an old tune

Songs to Shake Us Up John Campbell Kevin Mayhew £29.99 (ringbound) ISBN: 9781848678231

Throughout 22 years ministering in urban multicultural settings, John Campbell has written hymns … Read More

Editorial: Scrap the Church?

06/07/2016 | Reform

There are two stories in the Gospels about Jesus visiting places of worship. In the first, they try to kill him; in the second, he trashes the place. What kind of relationship does that suggest between Christ and the Church?

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