Blogs

Trauma Theology and Pastoral Care

By SophDay on 16 Jun 2025

Trauma theology is a lens through which we can understand theology in light of traumatic experiences. It understands the differences between suffering and trauma, and how one can impact the embodied experience of the other. Trauma theology seeks to construct and reimagine theology in the wake of these experiences. 

 

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Exploring Vocation with Meryl Mathew

By SCM on 10 Jun 2025

Meryl Mathew, an Administrator and Finance Assistant for USPG, has shared her experience with us.

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Exploring Vocation with Sophie Mitchell

By SCM on 27 May 2025

Sophie Mitchell, the Events and Programme Organiser for Faith & Belief Forum, has shared her experiences with us.

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Exploring Vocation with Thomas Niblett

By SCM on 27 May 2025

Thomas Niblett, a Care Assistant at L'Arche, has shared his experience in his vocation with us.

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An Island of Strangers?

By SCM on 22 May 2025

SCM member Niamh responds Kier Starmer's recent "island of strangers" comment. 

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Exploring Vocation with Emma Temple

By SCM on 20 May 2025

Emma Temple, who works in Communications and Marketing, has shared her experience in her vocation with us.

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The People's Pope

By SCM on 12 May 2025

Jacob reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis.

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If one part suffers, the other parts suffer with it: An Open Letter About Disability Cuts

By Ruth N on 1 May 2025

We wrote to Liz Kendall and Rachel Reeves to oppose the latest proposed cuts to disability benefits. 

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A Reflection following the Supreme Court Ruling

By Naomi Orrell on 17 Apr 2025

On a difficult day for trans* and non-binary people in the UK, SCM Fundraiser Naomi reflects on the Gospel reading of the day and what it can offer us.

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How Would Jesus' Journey Differ in an Occupied Palestine?

By PhoebeE on 15 Apr 2025

 

 

As we enter into Holy Week, my news feed, TikTok FYP and Instagram are covered in the same images. All eyes are on Gaza. This week the bombing has continued, this time destroying Al Ahli hospital on Palm Sunday. Al Ahli hospital is an Anglican run hospital in Gaza, and the last major hospital providing critical healthcare in northern Gaza. The evacuation prior to the bombing caused the death of yet another child in the conflict, as the bombing has caused even more global condemnation. 

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