The legacy of slavery

27/03/2018 | Reform

Alan Yates reflects on the long shadow of the slave trade and why we all need black role models

Recently, I heard an erudite black bishop lament about his schooling in England. ‘Whenever I saw a black person in a … Read More

A letter from… Taiwan

27/03/2018 | Reform

Victor Hsu reports on the struggle for justice in Taiwan

Recently, waiting staff in two different Australian restaurants were fired after they identified their nationality to employers. In the Winter Olympic Games, this country was not allowed to display its … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: All-age pitfalls

27/03/2018 | Reform

Telling the truth in all-age services

When I started going to church, other mothers were always asking me if I wanted to volunteer for kids’ church. I always said: ‘No, not for me,’ for so many reasons.

Firstly, I didn’t … Read More

Jumble sales of the apocalypse: The curious history of the Creed

27/03/2018 | Reform

Simon Jenkins tells the curious history of the Creed

Every Sunday morning after the sermon, congregations in many churches get the chance to answer back. As the preacher sinks exhausted into his or her pew, congregants stand and turn their … Read More

Chapter & verse: John 20:1-18

27/03/2018 | Reform

Rosalind Selby on Mary’s moment of revelation

Many who read or listen to John 20 this Easter will have suffered a bereavement. Some of those bereavements may have been faith-challenging, tragic losses. A young person, a horrific accident, a violent … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘I find it hard to receive’

27/03/2018 | Reform

Sheila Maxey feels uneasiness over money

We are lucky – or should I say ‘blessed’ – to have plenty of money. So, when my Kindle died last week, in the middle of a gripping thriller, it was a nuisance – … Read More