All are welcome? Age and maternity

27/01/2023 | Reform

Is there a place for church members without children?

I wonder what feeling genuinely welcome means to you. In this column I am speaking to a range of people from around the URC about their experiences of church and what … Read More

Here & now: Philippa Osei

27/01/2023 | Reform

Philippa Osei finds inspiration in Korea

As Moderator-Elect of the United Reformed Church Youth Assembly, I was recently invited by the Council for World Mission and the World Council of Reformed Churches to South Korea for the Women in Leadership … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘I travel my pilgrim way now as a widow’

27/01/2023 | Reform

Sheila Maxey now travels on as a widow

A new section of my pilgrim way has begun in which I travel as a widow. So many have trod this way before me, but each of us has to find our … Read More

Reform’s giving guide

28/11/2022 | Reform

All of us at Reform hope you will experience much goodness and joy in your Christmas celebrations this year. But you, like us, will be acutely aware of the difficulties so many are facing as financial and worldwide pressures impact … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘The Advent calendar-makers have spotted a window of opportunity’

28/11/2022 | Reform

Paul Kerensa looks behind the Advent calendar door

Advent calendar this year? Chocolate or biblical pictures? Or gin or smellies? Oh yes, the calendar-makers have spotted a window of opportunity. Some say their days are numbered – but it looks … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘I weep when I wake early in the morning’

28/11/2022 | Reform

Sheila Maxey bids farewell to her husband Kees

Kees died on 19 October, and it was a good death, even a wonderful death. I sat with him one evening with my coffee and a good book. He seemed, as usual, … Read More