The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, shares a lot in common with a namesake saint: St Teresa of Avila. So much so, that we asked SCM member Shanika Ranasinghe to investigate the comparison a little further.
As thousands of students across the country await their A Level results this coming Thursday (18 August), James Blackhall from SCM Leeds shares his top tips on what to do next – and encourages you to relax and take stock before the move to uni.
Mark Birkett, an undergraduate student at the University of Birmingham, explains how discovering Methodism through the local Methodist Society has opened up his faith to new possibilities.
Canon Margaret Swinson reflects on the church’s response to the Brexit vote, and how resolutions passed by both the Church of England and Methodist Church have been reflected in the solidarity and generosity of people standing alongside those suffering from racism and xenophobia.
Revd Chris Howson reflects on how we can respond to the Brexit vote, moving from grief and blame to daily prayer, seeking the kingdom, and working for the good of everyone.
When it comes to discussing success and failure, it all depends on why we do the things we do. Rachel Blackhurst, SCM member at Edinburgh, writes on why we need to reconsider what it means to succeed and fail.
