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The Politics of the Cross: Part Five

This is part five of a series of blogs by Paul Ballard looking at the politics of the cross through the eyes of the four gospels.

The Politics of the Cross: Part Three

This is part three of a series of blogs by Paul Ballard looking at the politics of the cross through the eyes of the four gospels.

The Politics of the Cross: Part Four

This is part four of a series of blogs by Paul Ballard looking at the politics of the cross through the eyes of the four gospels.

The Politics of the Cross: Part Two

This is part two of a series of blogs by Paul Ballard looking at the politics of the cross through the eyes of the four gospels.

The Politics of the Cross: Part One

This is part one of a series of blogs by Paul Ballard looking at the politics of the cross through the eyes of the four gospels.

Defending the Stranger

For the sake of our society, and for the sake of all those fleeing war and persecution, we must welcome refugees and asylum seekers in this country, says Ben Atkinson, who was part of SCM’s refugees campaign day of action in Birmingham.

Book Review: Together for the Common Good - Towards a National Conversation

Gareth Banton reviews 'Together for the Common Good - Towards a National Conversation'.

‘Singing is a lover’s thing’: why I love Choral Evensong

Taylor Carey from SCM St Andrews explains why choral evensong is one of the church traditions he loves the most.

Representing Young Voices at General Synod

Leah Bell is one of the Church of England Youth Council’s representative to General Synod this year. She blogs about her experience trying to break down barriers within the church, and discovering her sense of identity in the process.

Book Review: The Upside-Down Bible

Ruth Wilde reviews The Upside-Down Bible: What Jesus really said about money, sex and violence.