The villains’ vicar

24/02/2014 | Reform 1

Dave Tomlinson talks to Stephen Tomkins about train robbers and pub ministry

The Revd Dave Tomlinson found himself on the front page of the papers, and in the frontline for vitriolic criticism, after he took the funeral of the train … Read More

Niall Cooper: Unite with those in hunger

24/02/2014 | Reform

The Christian tradition of Lent has long been a time to fast, and, by doing so, draw closer to our neighbour and closer to God. This year, we will begin a time of fasting while half a million regularly go … Read More

Team spirit

24/02/2014 | Reform

Stan Hazell reports on a Sheffield-based initiative of four local churches

The Terminus Café – on the Sheffield estate of Lowedges – looks like any other café. But, unusually, it opens and closes with prayers, has a prayer board which … Read More

Chapter & verse: Luke 13:32-34

24/02/2014 | Reform

He said to them: “Go and tell that fox for me, ‘Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work … How often have I desired to gather … Read More

You are welcome here

24/02/2014 | Reform

Is immigration a threat or a gift? Martin Camroux reflects on his years as a minister in a changing city

My 14 years ministering in London have given me a particular perspective on the immigration debate. When I arrived in … Read More

Jumble Sales of the apocalypse: Social faux pas

24/02/2014 | Reform

Simon Jenkins on social faux pas

One Sunday, in a church in Cornwall, the minister had a problem with his radio mic. It was the start of the morning service and everyone was getting ready to sing the first hymn; … Read More