We are… staying in Ukraine

28/03/2022 | Reform

Messages from Timothy and Rhoda Sloan, Irish Christians who have led mission work in Lutsk, Ukraine, since 2002

22 FebruaryThis is quite possibly our last means of correspondence for some time. War is imminent and the consequences dreadful.

A state … Read More

Here & now: David Turner

28/03/2022 | Reform

David Turner on asking the right questions

‘God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.’ The prayer of serenity.

Asking questions is a … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘They have a “mini church” once a week in breaktime. They’re eight. It’s unusual’

28/03/2022 | Reform

Paul Kerensa appreciates the interfaith work of eight-year-olds

Recently at my daughter’s school, RE spilled over into the playground. It started with a conversation – my eight-year-old daughter and her friend talking about their religions. ‘I’m a Christian, she’s a … Read More

Editorial: Peace in a warring world?

28/03/2022 | Reform

When Richard Nixon won the US election in 1968, the Vietnam war had continued for 13 years. His campaign promised ‘peace with honour’, but as President he failed to bring negotiations with the north Vietnamese to a resolution.

So he … Read More

Reviews April 2022

28/03/2022 | Reform

Sins of the flesh

BenedettaDirected by Paul VerhoevenCertificate 18, 131 minutesReleased 15 April

The Dutch director Paul Verhoeven revels in controversy. In Hollywood, he pushed the boundaries of taste with the violent Robocop in 1987 and the sexually explicit Basic … Read More

Art in Focus – April 2022

28/03/2022 | Reform

Detail from The lamentation over the dead Christ with saints,Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi, also known as Sandro Botticelli(a nickname meaning ‘little barrel’), 1499-1500

Is there a better depiction of devotion and love, of the need to cherish and … Read More