On the pilgrim way: Not all change is decay

25/09/2013 | Reform

“Change and decay in all around I see,” says the old hymn; and although the sentiment rings some bells for me, I am not happy lumping “change” automatically with “decay”. Certainly I am conscious of bodily decay – especially first … Read More

Reviews – October 2013

25/09/2013 | Reform

Why gay marriage is biblical

Permanent, Faithful, Stable: Christian same-sex marriages Jeffrey John Darton, Longman and Todd £6.99

Jeffrey John argues that “homosexual relationships should be accepted and blessed by the church, provided that the quality and commitment of … Read More

Faith in action: William Taylor

24/09/2013 | Reform

‘Christians need to expose dark things’

In 2012, I was asked by the filmmaker Mark Donne to be involved in a documentary film he was making called The UK Gold; it premiered at the East End Film Festival this summer. … Read More

Called to scandal

02/09/2013 | Reform

The stories of two Victorian comic actors inspire more than admiration, as Roberta Rominger discovers

Recently, a series of blue plaques began to appear in the streets around United Reformed Church House, sponsored by our local Marchmont Community Association. This … Read More

The Great Restoration: Part three – confession

02/09/2013 | Reform

If God’s love is unconditional, what are confession and repentance for? Lawrence Moore concludes his series on sin and restoration

A question: What are confession and repentance for? They are not the preconditions to forgiveness, because God’s grace is unconditional. … Read More

God’s country: Rural challenges

02/09/2013 | Reform

Rural churches face special problems. Jerry Marshall reports on three who found innovative solutions

We live in challenging times. The global financial crisis revealed the fragility of our economy and there is growing pressure on our environment and security. Meanwhile, … Read More