On the pilgrim way: Taking time

24/02/2014 | Reform

Something strange has happened to me. Since the beginning of this year, I find myself saying, with a kind of wondering delight: “I have plenty of time.” It is a risky thing to say – almost as risky as: “I … Read More

Christian activist: Caned and cannoned

24/02/2014 | Reform

Alwan Masih marches for Dalit rights

On 11 December, Christians and Muslims in India joined together for a dharna [protest fast] and rally at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, demanding equal treatment by the government for Dalit Christians and Muslims. It … Read More

This little pen of mine

23/02/2014 | Reform

Well, thank you very much to the person who sent us a pen with the name of our magazine on it. You never what’s going to be in the post in this job. And look what it does:

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David Grosch-Miller interview

20/02/2014 | Reform

Steve Tomkins interviews moderator-elect David Grosch-Miller

How do you see the role of moderator of General Assembly? I see it as a privilege. I see the task as helping the United Reformed Church to communicate with itself but also to … Read More

A home for Roma

19/02/2014 | Reform

Why have thousands of Roma people left homes in eastern Europe for Newcastle? And how have they fared here? Peter Sagar reports

There are about 4,000 Roma living in Newcastle. They left the Czech Republic and Slovakia to come, as … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Breaking the news

19/02/2014 | Reform

Suspicous friends

This has been a month of procrastination. I have a Bible to explore, a book called The Case for Christ to read, a faith to commit to, an Alpha course to register for and a church to visit. … Read More