Blogs

Meeting God in Silence and Community

By SCM on 19 Mar 2014

Taylor Driggers, a student at the University of Edinburgh, reflects on the Taizé community and how the simple art of contemplation brings thousands of Christians closer to God.

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Evangelism 101

By Lizzie_G on 14 Jan 2014

Would the true evangelist please stand up? Many Christian students on university campuses are asking the question ‘how can I communicate faith in a way that engages people?’ SCM's Groups Worker, Lizzie, shares her thoughts.

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The Rhythm of Fast and Feast

By Movement Magazine on 9 Sep 2013

Bishop Jonathan Clark was educated at Exeter University and ordained as a priest in 1989. He was rector of Stoke Newington until his episcopal appointment as Bishop of Croydon in 2012. This article was originally published in Movement magazine issue 145.

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer Day: What is this really costing me?

By Jo on 22 Oct 2012

Attending a day exploring the theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer has inspired my latest blog reflecting on my work with asylum seekers.

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Creative Space / Sacred Space

By SCM on 17 Sep 2012

Richard Stott is a Methodist Minister, artist and art psychotherapist. He works in Sheffield for the Venture FX programme of the Methodist Church exploring new ways of being church centred on the creative arts. His blog can be found at www.iaskforwonder.com. This article first appeared in Movement magazine issue 142.

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Being Christ's Hands and Feet

By Anonymous (not verified) on 22 Sep 2011

Leading up to SCM's Autumn Gathering 'No Hands but Ours', Student Reps Worker Chris Wood writes the first of a series of blog posts reflecting on St Teresa of Avila's prayer Christ has No Body:

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Tea and notebook

In times of exam stress, drink tea (and other useful tips)

By SCM on 1 Jun 2011

SCM members share their tips for getting through exam season in one piece.

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Eco-Living: Some practical tips...

By SCM on 6 Feb 2011

Ever wondered if there was a simpler way to live your life, without having to buy hundreds of hair, beauty and cleaning products? By beauty, I don’t only mean cleansers and moisturisers, but also things like shaving cream. I might be able to help… This first blog is tackling air fresheners, which can be a real problem for people with allergies. But first. . .

Have you toyed with the idea of vegetarianism for the sake of the environment and other ethical issues, or are you looking to cut down your meat consumption, but just don’t know how to cook vegetarian/vegan food well?

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