Reform (magazine)
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Reform, also referred to as Reform Magazine, is an editorially-independent monthly subscription magazine published by the United Reformed Church
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Reform magazine explores theology, ethics, personal spirituality and Christian perspectives on social and current affairs; and it features writing from journalists, academics, politicians, campaigners, scientists and religious leaders. As well as high-profile interviews, in-depth features and book, music and film reviews, Reform carries regular light-hearted and anecdotal columns, puzzles, poetry and letters.
Reform's interviewees include: Bafta award-winning broadcaster Robert Beckford
, interfaith/justice campaigner Anjum Anwar MBE, novelist Marilynne Robinson
, evangelist Gerard Kelly
; MP Ann Widdecombe
, scientist Andrew Parker
, journalist/author Theo Hobson
, US mega-church pastor Rob Bell
, broadcasters John Humphrys
and Jeremy Vine
, and theologians John Polkinghorne
and Esther Mombo.
Reform is edited by Kay Parris.
United Reformed Church
The United Reformed Church is a Christian church in the United Kingdom. It has approximately 68,000 members in 1,500 congregations with some 700 ministers.-Origins and history:...
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Reform magazine explores theology, ethics, personal spirituality and Christian perspectives on social and current affairs; and it features writing from journalists, academics, politicians, campaigners, scientists and religious leaders. As well as high-profile interviews, in-depth features and book, music and film reviews, Reform carries regular light-hearted and anecdotal columns, puzzles, poetry and letters.
Reform's interviewees include: Bafta award-winning broadcaster Robert Beckford
Robert Beckford
Robert Beckford is a British academic theologian and a reader in black theology and popular culture at Oxford Brookes University, whose documentaries for both the BBC and Channel 4 have caused controversy and debate among the Christian and British religious community.-Biography:Beckford was born...
, interfaith/justice campaigner Anjum Anwar MBE, novelist Marilynne Robinson
Marilynne Robinson
-Biography:Robinson was born and grew up in Sandpoint, Idaho, and did her undergraduate work at Pembroke College, the former women's college at Brown University, receiving her B.A., magna cum laude in 1966, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She received her Ph.D...
, evangelist Gerard Kelly
Gerard Kelly
Paul "Gerard" Kelly was a Scottish actor who appeared in many comedies, most notably in City Lights, Rab C Nesbitt, and Scotch and Wry. He had more serious roles, including PC David Gallagher in Juliet Bravo , villain Jimmy in EastEnders and the villainous Callum Finnegan on Brookside...
; MP Ann Widdecombe
Ann Widdecombe
Ann Noreen Widdecombe is a former British Conservative Party politician and has been a novelist since 2000. She is a Privy Councillor and was the Member of Parliament for Maidstone from 1987 to 1997 and for Maidstone and The Weald from 1997 to 2010. She was a social conservative and a member of...
, scientist Andrew Parker
Andrew Parker (zoologist)
Andrew Parker is a visiting member of the University of Oxford Department of Zoology since 1999. He is a Royal Society University Research Fellow, an Ernest Cook Research Fellow, and a Research Associate of the Australian Museum and University of Sydney...
, journalist/author Theo Hobson
Theo Hobson
Theo Hobson is a British theologian. He was educated at St Paul's School in London; he read English Literature at the University of York, then theology at Cambridge University, where he was a member of Hughes Hall. He focused on the strongest voices of Protestant tradition: Martin Luther,...
, US mega-church pastor Rob Bell
Rob Bell
Robert Holmes "Rob" Bell Jr. is an American author and pastor. He is the founder of Mars Hill Bible Church located in Grandville, Michigan and is also the featured speaker in a series of spiritual short films called NOOMA.-Education and ministry:Bell is the son of Judge Robert Holmes Bell, who was...
, broadcasters John Humphrys
John Humphrys
Desmond John Humphrys , is a Welsh-born British author, journalist and presenter of radio and television, who has won many national broadcasting awards...
and Jeremy Vine
Jeremy Vine
Jeremy Guy Vine is a British author, journalist and news presenter for the BBC. He is known for his direct interview style and exclusive reporting from war-torn areas throughout Africa...
, and theologians John Polkinghorne
John Polkinghorne
John Charlton Polkinghorne KBE FRS is an English theoretical physicist, theologian, writer, and Anglican priest. He was professor of Mathematical physics at the University of Cambridge from 1968 to 1979, when he resigned his chair to study for the priesthood, becoming an ordained Anglican priest...
and Esther Mombo.
Reform is edited by Kay Parris.