Margaret Mizen Interview: In the name of the son

27/06/2014 | Reform

Margaret Mizen talks to Stephen Tomkins about losing a son and changing the world

On Friday 9 May 2008, Jimmy Mizen celebrated his 16th birthday. The next morning, in a local Lewisham bakery with his brother, he was murdered, in … Read More

Good neighbours

27/06/2014 | Reform

The people of Lebanon had every reason to turn away the “flood” of refugees from Syria, but Christians have led the way in welcoming and caring for them. Jeremy Moodey learns from their example

How should we respond to the … Read More

A good question: Should Scotland choose independence?

27/06/2014 | Reform

Each month we ask one question and get four answers. This month: Should Scotland choose independence?

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This is an extract from the July/August 2014 edition of Reform.

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Changed inside

27/06/2014 | Reform

A prisoner who got a chance to change, Kieran describes how his life was turned around

I got arrested for dealing drugs. I was sentenced to prison for two years and nine months for possession of cannabis with intent to … Read More

Introducing… Dorothee Soelle

27/06/2014 | Reform

In this occasional feature, a contemporary writer introduces a classic thinker. This month: Andrew Francis on Dorothee Soelle

The passionate opening address of the 1983 Vancouver Assembly of the World Council of Churches was delivered by Dorothee Soelle (1929-2003), one … Read More

Justice that mends

27/06/2014 | Reform

Our justice system delivers retribution, but fails to change lives. Paul Chambers explains
 the benefits of restorative justice

She stands, fragile, surrounded by the darkest of memories. She begins to tell her story, a mother whose son was brutally murdered. … Read More