On the pilgrim way: Solace in Orkney

26/06/2015 | Reform

Sheila Maxey finds solace in Orkney

As I write, my husband Kees and I are in Orkney on holiday. Our cottage in the little fishing town of Stromness has a huge bay window, so, from first thing in the morning, … Read More

Editorial: Live Aid 30 years on

26/06/2015 | Reform

On Saturday 13 July, 30 years ago, I turned on the TV in the morning and stayed glued to it till sundown. That may not sound like much of an achievement, but in the days when Saturday afternoon TV was … Read More

Niall Cooper Taking sides

26/06/2015 | Reform

There’s more to society than saints and sinners

Are you on the side of saints or sinners? Are you for the “hardworking families” or the “benefit cheats”? You might think that the answer is obvious, but is the world really … Read More

Reviews – July/August 2015

26/06/2015 | Reform

What does it mean to be human?

Being Human: How to become the person
you were meant to be Steve Chalke Hodder & Stoughton £12.99

Steve Chalke’s new book is something of a muddle – part spiritual journal, part … Read More

Interview: The mystery of mind

26/06/2015 | Reform

The neuroscientist and philosopher Raymond Tallis talks to Stephen Tomkins
 about the puzzle of consciousness and the marvel of humankind

What a fascinating conversation partner for religious believers Raymond Tallis is. A firm, even ardent, atheist, he also has profound … Read More

Mapping Faith in Action

26/06/2015 | Reform

Almost two million volunteers serve their communities in faith-based projects across Britain. Matt Bird unveils the results of a project mapping what churches are doing for their local area, and explains why it matters

Over the last decade or so, … Read More