Chapter & verse: Genesis 28:16

23/04/2021 | Reform

Barnabas Shin reflects on Jacob’s transformative dream

One of the students from our congregation recently interviewed me for her course. It was about the impact of the pandemic for the ministries of the church, and the last question was: ‘Have … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Back to church part 2

23/04/2021 | Reform

My first Sunday back in church

The great church reopen was my psychological Easter rollercoaster ride. I was not looking forward to returning to in-person services. I was scared of losing the intimacy and connection we had found as a … Read More

I am… a survivor of homelessness

23/04/2021 | Reform

Made homeless by mental health problems

I was homeless from 1983 to 1984, for well over a year, so I had experience of being homeless during all four seasons.

My homelessness was a direct effect of mental illness. I had … Read More

Here & now: Isaac Harvey

23/04/2021 | Reform

Isaac Harvey on the joys of skating

My name is Isaac, and I am the president of Wheels and Wheelchairs. We are a group of London-based skaters, rollerbladers and wheelchair users who go out together regularly.

Our story started in … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘I am having an exciting Holy Week’

23/04/2021 | Reform

Sheila Maxey feels the excitement of being in church

It is Holy Week, and I am having an exciting week. We opened the church for Palm Sunday worship and we were a congregation of 20, quite a normal number pre-Covid. … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘I definitely spiced up my otherwise clean act’

23/04/2021 | Reform

Paul Kerensa has a comedy confession to make

As a kneel-down stand-up, I’m often asked: ‘How do you keep your comedy on the straight and narrow?’ Truth is, I don’t always.

I try, but have moments of slippage. One particular … Read More