Supervision is a freedom

28/11/2022 | Reform

Lucy Berry celebrates the United Reformed Church’s new supervision for every minister

In July 2020 the United Reformed Church made a decision that would send ripples through the whole denomination. It stated that all active URC ministers would be expected … Read More

Chapter & verse: Luke 2:8-20

28/11/2022 | Reform

Matt Stone unwraps the joy of Christmas

I want to focus on one word: the word ‘joy’, for joy is a theme that runs through the Christmas story. Zechariah is told that he and his wife Elizabeth will have a … Read More

All are welcome? Poverty

28/11/2022 | Reform 1

I can’t afford the church collection

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

Here & now: Diana Paulding

28/11/2022 | Reform

Diana Paulding on standing in solidarity in South Africa

I had the privilege in October 2022 of visiting South Africa with Christian Aid, supported by Commitment for Life. Christian Aid no longer runs a country programme in South Africa. Our … 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

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