General Council

Abigail Hollingsworth - Trustee and Convenor Abigail is a Mathematics PhD student at the University of Warwick. While studying for her integrated masters at the University of Southampton, from which she graduated in 2022, she was President of SCM Southampton for three years. She grew up in the CofE, and now attends a small church attached to Coventry Cathedral (which is run in part by SCM’s CEO!). Abigail has been a member of SCM since she started at university in 2018 and it has been a big part of her faith journey ever since. She is keen to learn about other SCM groups and what resources they find useful and what resources they feel are missing. When not studying abstract mathematics like geometric topology, Abigail enjoys reading, archery and playing the piano. 

Reuben Jenkins - Trustee and Deputy Convenor Reuben is a Theology graduate, with a particular interest in queer theology and theology and the creative arts - he can often be found jumping between galleries and churches in his free time! He's also working his way through an ever-growing queer theology reading list... His current read is Revd Troy Perry's 'Don't Be Afraid Anymore.' 

Sorrel Eyres - Access and Inclusion Portfolio Sorrel is a modern languages student, and they've always had a particular interest in communication, how different societies and cultures work, and in literature and writing. Sorrel finds disability theology and queer theology fascinating (they would highly recommend the book "At The Gates: Disability, Justice, and the Church"), so they like to weave some of that into their essays when they can. Sorrel is also a member of the United Reformed Church, and was part of the process to appoint an ecumenical student outreach worker to their local church.

Josh House  - Trustee, Members and Groups, and Safeguarding Portfolio Josh is currently studying for a master's in sociology at LSE. After gaining a BA in Theology from the University of Leeds, he worked as an RE teacher in London. Whilst at Leeds Josh was an active member of SCM Leeds (now Inclusive Christian Movement Leeds) and whilst Secretary in his final year put a lot of emphasis on growth and sustainability of the group. He is committed to ensuring that other SCM groups can grow and become sustainable for the future because of the important and unique space that SCM groups provide for Christian students on campuses across the UK. He is more than happy to be contacted by group leaders who have any questions or need support. 

Mickael Dickinson - Trustee Michael is a Film graduate and currently works at a college in Cornwall. He studied as an undergraduate at Falmouth University and completed a master's in film studies at the University of Sussex. After graduating he spent a year as a Chaplaincy Assistant at Keele University where he very much enjoyed his involvement with the SCM group there and working in an inclusive faith environment. From an Evangelical background Michael has more recently tended towards more progressive forms of Christian faith. He appreciates a variety of Christian traditions but has not entirely settled on one. He is (unsurprisingly) a big film fan, loves running and long walks, and enjoys trying various creative activities.

Melody Lewis - Movement Magazine Co-Editor Portfolio Originally from North Wales, Melody has just come back from her year abroad in Argentina and will be heading into her final year studying for a degree in Modern and Medieval Languages at the University of Cambridge. Her current research interests are gender in climate literature and women’s polar exploration narratives. Brought up in the Anglican Church by a Methodist family, Melody now attends the Cambridge Unitarian Church, and enjoys the laid-back, welcoming atmosphere, paired with copious amounts of tea during coffee time afterwards. In her free time Melody enjoys crafting (to varying degrees of success), listening to fashion history podcasts, and train travel.

Jennifer Blackledge - International Portfolio Jennifer has been a member of SCM since 2018 and has Studied Politics at both Strathclyde University and the University of Salford. Jennifer was raised a methodist but now attends an online Quaker meeting when she finds time. After attending the WSCF European regional assembly in Copenhagen in 2019 she fell in love with the international Ecumenical movement and has not turned her back since. When not working you can find Jennifer reading a good book, Playing Stardew Valley and visiting museums.

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