A letter from… New Zealand

28/05/2019 | Reform

How New Zealand responded to the Christchurch attack, by Andrew Nicol

After the terrorist attacks on the Muslim community at prayer here in Christchurch, on 15 March, our local Presbyterian congregations have tried to listen. There are a variety of … Read More

Chapter & verse: Galatians 3:28

28/05/2019 | Reform

Angela Rigby ponders what being ‘no longer male or female’ might mean

Every day I am reminded that people have different views on women in ministry. Raised in a US Southern Baptist church, I was taught all the reasons why … Read More

I am… on trial for climate protest

28/05/2019 | Reform

Phil Kingston is on trial for climate protest at 83

I am 83 years old and a grandfather. On 25 April, I was arrested for taking part in a protest with Christian Climate Action (CCA) on top of a DLR … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: My husband feels alone

28/05/2019 | Reform

My husband tells me church isn’t working for him

What is it like to be married to a church obsessive when it isn’t really your thing? This month, my husband opened up to me.

I have doubts, struggles and … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘Family dynamics give me food for thought’

28/05/2019 | Reform

Sheila Maxey enjoys a first family holiday

For the very first time, we have been on holiday with our daughter, Ruth, her husband, Dave, and their children – Tom (20), Sam (19) and Hannah, who had her 14th birthday on … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘Blessed be the filmmakers’

28/05/2019 | Reform

Paul Kerensa investigates church DVDs

When I’m visiting a church, I love a browse of the books. I don’t mean the Bibles (although I should browse those more often…) I mean the secondhand books that some churches have in the … Read More