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''Reform'', also referred to as ''Reform Magazine'', is an editorially-independent subscription magazine published eight 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, exhibition, film and TV reviews, ''Reform'' carries regular lighthearted and anecdotal columns, a crossword, poetry and letters. It is currently edited by Stephen Tomkins. One of the regular columnists is comedy writer, presenter and stand-up comedian Paul Kerensa. ''Reforms interviewees have included: former
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, and theologian Paula Gooder. Though published by the URC, it has readers of all faiths and none.


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