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Take My Hand: Touching Difference in Art and Faith

Taylor Driggers reflects on works of art from other cultures that have left a deep imprint on his own faith.

Confronted With Christ (In a Full Dress Kilt)

Dan Cruickshank writes about how he was confronted with Christ - in the face of refugees - during the opening night of the SCM students gathering in Glasgow.

Repost: Wrestling with Doubt and Uncertainty

Can having questions about God deepen the experience of our faith? For Fiona Haworth, struggling with questions and doubt is a valuable part of her faith – enriching the spaces that lead to a fuller understanding of the world and our identity as Christians.

The Role of the Church in Declaring Black Lives Matter

PhD student, Omari Hutchinson, asks 'How can the church speak prophetically to challenge and stand against racial injustice?'

The Church and Social Class: Breaking Down Divisions

The church has a problem with class – often letting the talents of those from working class backgrounds go unheard. So how do we combat this culture and make sure our church communities are welcoming of all?

My Mental Health and University

Following recent studies showing that mental illness has soared among young women in the UK, and that university mental health services are struggling with a 50% increase in demand, a student who would prefer to remain anonymous reflects on her struggles with mental illness at university. 

A Faith Of My Own: Debbie’s Uni Story

Debbie is a postgraduate student at the University of Glasgow, currently studying for a PhD in Medieval History. She takes an active role in leading the SCM network in Glasgow, and is a former member of General Council, SCM’s student-led decision making body. 

Top Things To Look For In A New Church

What are the characteristics we should be looking our for in a new church?

Ecumenical MythBusters: Does the Catholic Church Desire Unity?

Next year marks the 500th anniversary of ‘Reformation Day’ – the occasion many believe to be the beginning of the separation of the Catholic and Protestant church. Daniel Leung pulls back the curtain on a tumultuous history and considers where we go from here in the work towards unity.

A Call Towards A Theology of Littleness

Why we need a theology of littleness – of powerlessness and vulnerability – now more than ever.