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Daniel Leung, a graduate student of B.A. (Hons) Christian Theology and Media & Communication at Liverpool Hope University, shares what the Eucharist means to him as a Catholic, and why the ‘bells and smells’ of this sacrament are so fundamental to the spiritual lives of generations of believers.

Rachel Blackhurst, member of SCM Edinburgh, writes about her experience studying abroad in India, and how it opened her eyes to her dependence on others and experience of God through the simple act of welcome.

SCM is sad to hear of the passing of Fr Daniel Berrigan, someone who has been influential to SCM members past and present. Ross Jesmont reflects on Berrigan's address at the 1973 'Seeds of Liberation' conference in Huddersfield.

Barry Rogerson reviews Moira Chan-Yeung's book, The Practical Prophet.

We need to think carefully about how we deal with hatred and abuse on social media, being more like God’s whisper than fuelling the hurricane, says Joey Knock.

Reaching out to international students isn’t just about experiencing a different culture and adding to ours, but can create a sense of home that reflects the amazing diversity of God’s kingdom. By Ben Hodozsó

From running a food recycling scheme to exploring the context of Jesus' parables, this past term has been a lively one for many SCM groups. We catch up with different groups for all the latest news. This post has been adapted from the upcoming issues of Movement magazine, the Arts Issue no. 153.

Strength, unity and an open welcome – Revd Jennie Hurd from the Methodist church in Wales looks at why the sacrament is so special to her. This is part of our series looking at the celebration of Communion in different denominations.

SCM's Faith in Action Worker Ruth Wilde, talks about a form of the Eucharist she has recently encountered - the Peace Meal - and what it means to her. This is part of our series looking at the celebration of Communion in different denominations.

What does evangelism look like in the modern, messy world we live in? Adam Spiers, President of Exeter MethAng, says evangelism is more about discipleship – and argues we all need to rethink how we go about it.