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Intergenerational (in)justice

The Peace and Justice Forum launches 12th July 2018 - Rachel Allison, from the Joint Public Issues Team, shares how you can get involved and why it's important.

Story of Vocation

Shanika, an SCM member, shares her experience of vocation and what it has come to mean for her. 

Overcoming The Fear of Failure

When asked about the biggest stress at university, SCM Member Robin answered easily; "It was the fear of failing."

Reflections on Gifts of Grace : Forgiveness for Collective Suffering

Helena Ripley, an SCM Member and part of SCM Lancaster, reflects on how Gifts of Grace impacted her personally and helped her consider communal forgiveness for generational and collective trauma in relation to her family's experiences in World War II. 

Reflections on Gifts of Grace: Let’s GlasGOw

Louise Dover, member of SCM and co-leader of SCM Southampton reflects on the recent National Gathering, Gifts of Grace, that took place from the 9th-11th March this year. 

On Praying Together

This Sunday 18th February is the Universal Day of Prayer for Students, otherwise known as Student Sunday! UDPS is coordinated by the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF), and has been celebrated since 1898, making it one of the oldest ecumenical days of prayer. SCM Member Sian shares why she thinks praying, specifically praying in community, is still an important but often overlooked element of the Christian faith.

Words of Wisdom from Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was a minister, father, civil rights leader and theologian. Today marks the celebration of his birthday, so we’ve put together a collection of top quotes from the man himself.

Reflecting on A Light for All

SCM Member, Emily Winter, shares her thoughts, fears and joys from A Light for All.

Let’s make 2018 the year to End Hunger in the UK!

Liam Purcell from SCM's campaign partner Church Action on Poverty tells us of his hopes and plans for 2018, and what SCM students can do to help end hunger in the UK!

Responding to #MeToo

SCM Member David Harvey responds to the recent #MeToo hashtag.