Blogs

Dealing with Overwhelm

By SCM on 12 Apr 2022

SCMers in the West Midlands share some of the ways they deal with overwhelm. 

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Modern Day Slavery – Understanding the Facts and How to Spot the Signs

By Lizzy on 30 Mar 2022

Last week, on the 25th March, the World marked the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. This day is designed to honour and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the transatlantic slave trade system. However, it is also a good opportunity to consider the issue of slavery today.

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A Student's Perspective

By Alana on 28 Mar 2022

At the end of February, we visited SCM Leeds to run a workshop titled 'The Ethics of Killing', which focused on the life of pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Read here the reflective response of Emily, one of the students who attended. 

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Archbishop Óscar Romero – A Life Lived Through Faith in Action

By Lizzy on 23 Mar 2022

In this blog, Lizzy explores the life of Archbishop Óscar Romero and the way in which this represented a brilliant example of someone who constantly put their faith into action. 

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Greta Van Fleet - Tears of Rain

By Alana on 17 Mar 2022

It has been over one month since the World Day of Social Justice, celebrated every year on 20th February. The day focuses on addressing issues including poverty, marginalisation and gender inequality. To mark the day, our latest Everyday Theology blog explores the song Tears of Rain by rock band Greta Van Fleet. 

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Stand for election to General Council

By SCM on 17 Mar 2022

Are you passionate about the work of SCM? Do you want an opportunity to develop your skills? Stand for election to General Council!

 

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Having Faith Even When Action Feels Impossible

By Lizzy on 15 Mar 2022

Based on her own experience of having a friend living through the war in Ukraine, Lizzy reflects on what it means to live a life of faith in action when taking action feels impossible. 

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Ukraine: Group Resources for Prayer and Reflection

By Lizzy on 9 Mar 2022

We’ve collated some resources that we hope will help you better understand the situation in Ukraine and assist you as you reflect and pray in your SCM group.

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Unpacking the Mystery of 'Ethical' Food Labels

By Lizzy on 3 Mar 2022

Is it better to buy products that are Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance? What do those labels mean? Lizzy explains it all.

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