Blogs

Why use gender-inclusive language?

By Ruth on 13 Jul 2016

Ruth explores why it's important to use gender-inclusive language in worship, with help from Professor Adrian Thatcher.

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After Brexit, a Light at the end of the Tunnel

By SCM on 13 Jul 2016

Canon Margaret Swinson reflects on the church’s response to the Brexit vote, and how resolutions passed by both the Church of England and Methodist Church have been reflected in the solidarity and generosity of people standing alongside those suffering from racism and xenophobia.

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Our Favourite Ways to Pray

By SCM on 5 Jul 2016

We recently asked SCM members about their favourite prayers and ways to pray.

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Seeking the Common Good After Brexit

By SCM on 29 Jun 2016

Revd Chris Howson reflects on how we can respond to the Brexit vote, moving from grief and blame to daily prayer, seeking the kingdom, and working for the good of everyone.

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Success and Failure in the Eyes of God

By SCM on 27 Jun 2016

When it comes to discussing success and failure, it all depends on why we do the things we do. Rachel Blackhurst, SCM member at Edinburgh, writes on why we need to reconsider what it means to succeed and fail.

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Life as an International Christian Student

By SCM on 20 Jun 2016

We chat with Swarup Bar, an SCM member and PhD student in Glasgow, about the challenging and surprising aspects of being a Christian international student.

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Truth, democracy and the EU Referendum

By Ruth on 16 Jun 2016

Our Faith in Action Project Worker, Ruth, asks 'When the truth is hidden from people, can there be real democracy?'

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Love Conquers All

By SCM on 15 Jun 2016

This blog post is written by Adam Spiers, a straight male who is a member of Exeter MethAng. It is adapted from a reflection Adam gave at a vigil in the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando, organised by the University of Exeter’s LGBTQ+ society.

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Leadership is Offering Something, Big or Small

By SCM on 7 Jun 2016

How far can a small offering go? As young people taking on roles of leadership, we need to remember that nothing is ever wasted when offered to God, says Amy Sheridan.

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Rediscovering The Divine: Embracing an Open, Just and Honest Faith

By SCM on 18 May 2016

How an encounter with Christian communities rooted in honesty, openness and the beautiful rhythms of liturgy helped one student rediscover faith.

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