I am… a survivor of torture

24/04/2020 | Reform

How Kolbassia Haoussou overcame torture

I have taken many journeys. After enduring torture in my home country, escaping to the shores of the UK was one. Enduring homelessness in the British climate while suffering from trauma was another. These experiences … Read More

I am… a youth worker

30/03/2020 | Reform

James Willett shares the youth worker’s story

I love my job. Having a job which fulfils me and makes a difference in the lives of others is so important.

Two years ago, God called me from Bedford to Hythe, … Read More

I am… a street preacher

21/02/2020 | Reform

A street preacher’s story by Maurice Omorojie

Increasing preoccupations with science, technology and humanism have resulted in a societal shift from belief in a supreme being to belief in serendipity and mischance. With this comes a backlash against Christianity. Christians … Read More

I am… a vegan

24/01/2020 | Reform 1

Kath Redmond on faith-fuelled veganism

For me – a vegan and a Quaker – veganism is the logical extension of a spiritual way of life devoted to love, peace, nonviolence and social justice. But I am aware that this is … Read More

I am… a farmer

22/11/2019 | Reform

John Plumb on faith and farming

In early December, coachloads of year two children arrive on the farm to celebrate the birth of Jesus. As part of ‘Journey to the Stable’ – an initiative of Churches Together in Coleshill, Warwickshire … Read More

I am… not fit for work

01/11/2019 | Reform

Martin Green on being deemed unfit for work

I have been assessed as ‘not fit for work’, so I don’t have to job search. I have a degenerative spine condition. I don’t get any extra payments for travel to hospital … Read More