Blogs

Advent and Activism

By SCM on 23 Nov 2022

Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Jesus at Christmas, and his coming again to make the earth new. It is a time to pray and reflect, and to discern where God is calling us to put our faith into action and 'make the way straight' for the Lord.

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Interfaith is for everyone (but especially students!)

By Sophie on 8 Nov 2022

Sophie explores what Inter Faith means and why we need to be engaging in it.

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Christ at the Picket Line

By Naomi Orrell on 8 Nov 2022

After years of austerity, a workforce battered by the Covid-19 pandemic and the ever-looming threat of the cost-of-living crisis, workers in this country are desperate for change. Naomi explores the theology of striking and suggests Jesus would be standing on the picket line.

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Faith in Action: Naomi's Story

By Naomi Orrell on 31 Oct 2022

New Project Worker Naomi shares her journey of discovering what Faith in Action means to her. 

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A photo of poet Mary Oliver with the words Mary Oliver: The Divine in Nature

Finding the Divine in Nature with Mary Oliver

By Grace Stewart on 24 Oct 2022

Between now and January, Naomi and Grace will be looking at three broad themes in our Faith in Action work. One of these is ‘Finding the Divine’. 

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Faith in Action: Grace's Story

By Grace Stewart on 20 Oct 2022

Our new Project Worker Grace shares her connection to a faith lived out through action.

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Being and Belonging: A New Vision for SCM

By NaomiNixon on 11 Oct 2022

CEO Naomi Nixon shares a bit about our recent work on reviewing and refocusing SCM's strategy. 

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Ethical Church Shopping

By SCM on 14 Sep 2022

Baptist Minister Michael Shaw explores how we often fail to consider the ethical values of the churches we choose to attend, and advises on how to choose a church that aligns with your views and ethics when you arrive at university this autumn.

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Reflecting on a year working at SCM

By Lizzy on 6 Sep 2022

On her last day in post, Lizzy reflects on her time with SCM over the past year.

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TBH, you're not welcome here

By SCM on 5 Sep 2022

In this blog, SCM member Honey Harrop explores the importance of churches being honest about their LGBTQ+ welcome from the outset. Check out our new Honest Church campaign at honestchurch.org.uk.

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