Blogs

The Church and Social Class: Breaking Down Divisions

By SCM on 4 Oct 2016

The church has a problem with class – often letting the talents of those from working class backgrounds go unheard. So how do we combat this culture and make sure our church communities are welcoming of all?

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Affirming and Celebrating Christian LGBTQI+ Work

By Ruth on 3 Oct 2016

Faith in Action Project Worker, Ruth Wilde, and LGBTQI representative on SCM General Council, Caitlin Wakefield, attended an event called ‘The Gathering’, organised by LGCM (the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement) in London on Saturday 1st October. Ruth reflects on the meeting.

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My Mental Health and University

By SCM on 3 Oct 2016

Following recent studies showing that mental illness has soared among young women in the UK, and that university mental health services are struggling with a 50% increase in demand, a student who would prefer to remain anonymous reflects on her struggles with mental illness at university. 

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A Faith Of My Own: Debbie’s Uni Story

By SCM on 3 Oct 2016

Debbie is a postgraduate student at the University of Glasgow, currently studying for a PhD in Medieval History. She takes an active role in leading the SCM network in Glasgow, and is a former member of General Council, SCM’s student-led decision making body. 

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Rach's Diary - Food Glorious Food

By Rach Collins on 29 Sep 2016

Sharing meals in my first month at SCM

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Rach's Diary - Freshers in Manchester

By Rach Collins on 23 Sep 2016

Find out about my Freshers experiences!

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Top Things To Look For In A New Church

By SCM on 19 Sep 2016

What are the characteristics we should be looking our for in a new church?

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Glasgow Coffee Afternoon

Rach's Diary - Dashing here and dashing there

By Rach Collins on 16 Sep 2016

Tales from my week with trains, more induction, talking and planning. 

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Panel Discussion

Rach’s Diary – No Train No Gain

By Rach Collins on 12 Sep 2016

SCM’s two-day training course concludes my first full week – exploring worship, discipleship and leadership.

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Ecumenical MythBusters: Does the Catholic Church Desire Unity?

By SCM on 12 Sep 2016

Next year marks the 500th anniversary of ‘Reformation Day’ – the occasion many believe to be the beginning of the separation of the Catholic and Protestant church. Daniel Leung pulls back the curtain on a tumultuous history and considers where we go from here in the work towards unity.

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