2020 sees the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower, the ship that took the Pilgrim Fathers to the New World. It's a foundational event in American history, but it began as an English story, which pioneered the idea of religious freedom. Stephen Tomkins (Editor of Reform magazine) tells this fascinating story, one that is rarely told as an important piece of English, as well as American, history, which is full of contemporary relevance: religious violence, the threat to national secu..

A new A5 booklet for use in groups or by yourself. A collection of readings from the URC's Daily Devotions, a Bible reading, reflection and prayer for every day of the year, commissioned, edited, written and recorded by volunteers from across the URC. This 28-page booklet features the series on Vocations, with contributions from the Revd Andy Braunston, a URC Minister in Glasgow; Leo Roberts, a URC Children's and Youth Development Officer in the North Western Synod; the Revd Ruth Whitehead, Mode..

The Illuminated Life of Christ brings together the words of the Gospels and the art of the great masters in a beautiful book. Eighty passages from the Bible and 120 works of art, printed in colour, recall the life of Jesus paired with beloved works of art including Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper, Venziano's Walking on Water, Van der Weyden's Annunciation, Raphael's Madonna and Child, Gerard van Honthorst's Adoration of the Shepherds and more. Printed with a silk cover with flexible bin..

God is with us - fresh responses to the good news is a selection of fifty Bible studies from Reform's popular Chapter and Verse column.This publication, edited by Peter Knowles, is a long-awaited compilation of some of the most thought provoking Bible studies published in Reform. The book is organised thematically and the topics covered include Incarnation, grace, Kingdom and meals and justice.Described as an 'awesome piece of work' by the Revd Dr Peggy Mulambya Kabonde, General Secretary o..

This is the Church that God built is written by the Revd Dr Peter Stevenson, who, until February 2019, was minister at Crossway Church in the Elephant and Castle area of south London. The church has served the community for more than a century, and in 2019 is home to ten congregations, three day centres and numerous community groups. The book traces some of the church's history in the wider context of urban ministry and the changing social environment of the area. It includes accoun..

Neil Thorogood’s Charcoal Gospel is a new interactive worship resource – a DVD and accompanying booklet – providing users with material for 16 major moments in the Christian liturgical year, starting with Advent.Produced by the URC, this pack usefully collates everything you need for thoughtful mediation and discussion.    For each of the 16 ‘moments’, the booklet includes a charcoal drawing, a meditation inspired by the artwork followed by a liturgical response.  The accompanying..

REDUCED PRICE! A devotional commentary for study and preaching...