Is lent a journey? Is it something we need to suffer through in order to be good Christians? Is it simply a time of year, or just a period of time before Easter Sunday? Is it a second chance to succeed at the diet we abandoned in January? I’ve heard people say all of these things and more. Most of us, I think, have thought of lent in these terms at least once. And for many of our family, friends, and even for ourselves we’re not sure what we’re supposed to be doing or feeling during lent.

Emma reflects on how slowing down can be subversive in our fast-paced world. 

Member Patrick Ramsey shares his thoughts on Wondering & Wandering, the latest SCM annual gathering. 

SCM member Nathan reflects on what it means to be community in the face of division within the United Methodist Church.

Sometimes we are unable to be part of a physical Christian community. Shanika shares some ways in which she has overcome this obstacle, and carved out Christian community for herself in less traditional settings. 

Fliss reflects on her passion for community development and bringing people together in action. 

Kristy reflects on Lent, and the opportunity this time gives us to reflect on our faith, and relationships to God and each other. 

James shares his story of learning to accept his sexuality as something that God is for and not something he should be ashamed of, so that he can live his life as his most authentic self.

CW: References to anti-gay rhetoric and beliefs. 

Miriam reflects on the pilgrimage of every day life, and how moving to the UK from Malaysia for her studies was a journey of deepening faith. 

Robin believes that a daily discipline of prayer is useful and commendable but often finds it hard to find the time and motivation (Relatable much?). In this blog he explores his journey with prayer and reflects on the fact that it is often more of a long and winding road.