SCM's blog

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. 

The following reflection is taken from St Clare's lent series based on the Face to Face with Jesus resource, and was originally published on their website.

In our latest Lent blog, Niamh explores the radical act of rest as a way of meeting Jesus in a new way.

As the Son of God, the fully human, fully divine physical incarnation of the Almighty, Jesus is perfect. But in His perfection, it is sometimes difficult to relate to Jesus - to truly embrace the ‘fully human’ side of the Jesus equation. This is why I love the story of Jesus shouting at a fig tree.