Jews and Christians, Passover and Easter

02/06/2023 | Reform

Christians attending the Seder meal is a great way to understand the connection between Passover and Easter, says the Council of Christians and Jews. Christians appropriating Passover, not so great

Pesach (Passover) and Easter are two highly significant festivals for … Read More

Chapter & verse: Ephesians 4: 1-16

02/06/2023 | Reform

Victoria Turner reflects on peace

The Epistle to the Ephesians is attributed to Paul when he was in prison, and this letter thinks carefully about how we should live as a new humanity unified in God – quite a relevant … Read More

All are welcome? Gay, disabled and neurodiverse

02/06/2023 | Reform

Martin Knight on sexuality, disabilty and neurodiversity

I wonder what feeling genuinely welcome means to you. This month, I am honoured to share the words of a URC minister, the Revd Martin Knight (he/him) with you. Martin writes about his … Read More

Here & now: Naomi Baldwin

02/06/2023 | Reform

Naomi Campbell sheds light on our life’s image

I was recently on a trip to Dublin, and while visiting the National Gallery of Ireland saw Caravaggio’s The Taking of Christ. My credentials as an artist of paint are not strong; … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘We are discovering the pleasure of giving’

02/06/2023 | Reform

Sheila Maxey prepares for closing time

I am proud of my little local church because it is managing to be fully alive while it prepares carefully and thoughtfully for closure on 8 July. We have four elders, three of them … Read More

Editorial: What does freedom of speech mean in Britain today?

02/06/2023 | Reform

Just a year after the British public celebrated the Queen’s last jubilee, in May this year we had the first coronation in a generation. More bank holidays, more prosecco, more nobles in outlandish outfits. (Let the Church not make sarky … Read More