''Reform'', also referred to as ''Reform Magazine'', is an editorially-independent subscription magazine published ten times a year by the
United Reformed Church (URC). The editorial team is based at URC House in London.
''Reform'' was first published in the year the URC was formed, 1972.
[ The magazine explores theology, ethics, personal spirituality and Christian perspectives on social and current affairs. Articles are written by journalists, academics, politicians, campaigners, scientists and religious leaders. As well as interviews, features and book, music and film reviews, ''Reform'' carries regular lighthearted and anecdotal columns, a crossword, poetry and letters. It is currently edited by Stephen Tomkins.]Green Party
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Greens believe that these issues are inherently related to one another as a foundation ...
Leader Jonathan Bartley
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, poets Benjamin Zephaniah
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and Stewart Henderson, Bafta-award-winning broadcaster Robert Beckford
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, novelist Marilynne Robinson
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, cofounder of Hillsong Church Bobbie Houston
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, historian Diarmaid MacCulloch
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, and theologian Paula Gooder
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. Though published by the URC, it has readers of all faiths and none.
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official website
1972 establishments in the United Kingdom
Religious magazines published in the United Kingdom
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Magazines about spirituality
Magazines established in 1972
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