Blogs

The Challenge of Welcome

By SCM on 1 Feb 2017

Susie Templeton reflects on what it truly means to be a place of welcome, and how St Luke’s Church, Southsea have sought to create a welcome in the midst of an increasingly hostile and divisive world.

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How nonviolent communication can build community

By SCM on 1 Feb 2017

Faith in Action Project Worker, Ruth, tells us about how using the simple but challenging methods of nonviolent communication can help build community and create space for transformation and reconciliation.

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Rach's Diary - 300 Trains and Counting

By Rach Collins on 27 Jan 2017

Rach updates us on what she's been up to while she hasn't been blogging.

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What It Means To Be Accepted

By Ellis on 25 Jan 2017

We kick off a new series of blogs from students telling their stories of being welcomed into churches, student groups and other communities. This week we hear from Cate, a member of Progressive Christians Essex.

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The Summer I Met Martin Luther King Jr.

By Ellis on 16 Jan 2017

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, commemorating the birthday of Dr King, who was born on 15 January 1929. We chat with former SCM member Revd Ian Whyte, who in 1964 had a surprise meeting with Dr King.

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Rach's Diary - first week back

By Rach Collins on 10 Jan 2017

Rach's first week back.

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Rach's Diary - Christmas Parties

By Rach Collins on 21 Dec 2016

A quick look into how Rach has been celebrating Christmas this year.

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Dealing with Depression at Christmas

By SCM on 20 Dec 2016

Catholic SCM member and former student Rhys McKavanagh, tells us how he deals with depression at Christmas time. 

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Rach's Diary - It's beginning to look a lot like advent

By Rach Collins on 16 Dec 2016

Advent: a time of journeys, preparations and soup?

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Welcoming Refugees in the Syrian Kitchen at All Hallows Church

By Ellis on 14 Dec 2016

In the midst of hostility towards refugees and asylum seekers, All Hallows Church in Leeds have welcomed refugees into their community. Revd Heston Groenewald explains how students have got involved, and the impact the project has had.

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