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William shares his response to the recent US election results, and how we can respond to a second Trump term in our own contexts.

An order of service to accompany the Trans Day of Remembrance Service 2024. You can watch the service on YouTube.

In August 2024 we wrote to Health Secretary Wes Streeting to express our concern on the proposed indefinite extension of the ban on puberty blockers for trans* young people. It's now November 2024, and we're back again continuing to campaign against the ban of puberty blockers for trans* young people, and in support of trans* people throughout the UK. 

How can OCD affect faith, and how can we help those with OCD in faith spaces? Moll reflects for OCD awareness week. 

by Jasmine Friend 

Edward shares his experience of being part of this year's Bonhoeffer European Pilgrimage. 

SCM Member Josie explores how we can have political values shaped by Jesus as we approach the 2024 General Election. 

Since the General Election was announced, 9 days ago, on the 22nd May The Times has published a piece of writing discussing transgender people and topics 17 times*. They talk about the Scottish Greens, books, women’s sports, puberty blockers (that are apparently now only safe for cis kids with precocious puberty, not for kids questioning their gender) and She Who Must Not Be Named. All are negative and do not present the truth of ‘the transgender issue’: that trans people are just trying to live their life.

If we ask you to imagine a meeting aimed at ending poverty, what comes to mind, and where are you? 

Perhaps you’re thinking of a gathering of professionals in a formal meeting room, discussing strategies and policies. (Exciting? No?) 

Perhaps you’re imagining something more dynamic and grounded in community: people bouncing ideas around and seeking to reclaim power.  

It’s maybe less likely you’re imaging yourself at an art exhibition, or a live gig, or a poetry reading. 

At the upcoming AGM, members will have the opportunity to elect representatives to General Council, the decision-making body of the movement made up of students and recent graduates.