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Template Letter to MP: Trans* Rights Campaign

A template letter to send to your MP regarding Labour's recent proposal to extend the ban on puberty blockers for trans young people. 

Prayers of Lament for Creation (from National Gathering: Theology Day)

At the 2024 National Gathering: Theology Day, John Cooper from the Fellowship of Reconciliation led a workshop on the links between war and climate justice. As part of the workshop he tasked the participants with writing prayers of lament for creation, and for our part in the destruction of the planet.

Statement on the National Service proposal

Over the weekend, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that he would reintroduce national service in the UK if re-elected. He believes this scheme would promote a "shared sense of purpose among our young people”, many of whom are currently studying at, or preparing to study at, university, and “a renewed sense of pride in our country," aiming to ensure that "people mix with people outside their bubble" for "community cohesion."1

Response to the Baptist Union Council decision on LGBTQ+ ministers

A response from an SCM member and the SCM trustees on the recent Baptist Union Council decision.

Downloadable VaLENTines

To mark the historic Valentines' Day Ash Wednesday merger, we've created some downloadable VaLENTtines' Cards to share with your favorite mortal! This holiday season remind your loved ones that they are dust, and to dust they will return.

Write to Your Bishop!

SCM is joining with The Campaign for Equal Marriage in asking our members, and all who want the Church to treat LGBTQIA+ people fairly and equally, to write to your bishop ASAP! 

COP 26: Action & Events Round-Up

We've collated a list of actions and events that you can get involved in during COP26 to influence political leaders and fight for climate justice.

The Great Lent Journey

Yordanos explores the Great Lent in the Eritrean Orthodox tradition.

Resources for Worried People

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and anxious in these uncertain times, as many of us are, we hope this collection of prayers and spiritual resources will be of some comfort.

A Faith That Accommodates The Mess

Testimonies from SCM's 130th Anniversary Service