SCM

Resource theme: Social Justice

  • Faith in Action Stories: Community Organising

    Faith in Action Stories: Community Organising

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    paul@paullacey.digital

    In the book of Acts (ch.2 v.42-47), we are given a glimpse into the church in its very earliest form. Within the framework of gathering, breaking bread, prayer and praise, two verses describe the actions of the first believers as they shared their possessions and gave to anyone in need. This is not given as…

  • Faith in Action Stories: ‘SoundCafe’ Homeless Ministry

    Faith in Action Stories: ‘SoundCafe’ Homeless Ministry

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    paul@paullacey.digital

    I was licenced as a Pioneer Priest working amongst people who are homeless with West Leicester Mission Partnership 2 years ago in December. I had a sense that God wanted to use my professional experience as an animateur and conductor but wasn’t sure about how this might be able to happen. Pioneer ministry thrusts you…

  • Render unto Caesar

    Render unto Caesar

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    paul@paullacey.digital

    Bible Passage Then Jesus said to them, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.” And they were amazed at him. Mark 12:13-17 Reflection Political life is the structures and customs by which human societies are ordered and the responsibilities which all have by virtue of being part of the community. Here…

  • Liberation Theology 101

    Liberation Theology 101

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    paul@paullacey.digital

    When was the last time you did an act of solidarity with the poor? What do you do with your time and resources and does it help liberate yourself and others from oppressions such as racism, poverty and sexism? Do you reflect on issues of power and wealth in the light of scripture and the teachings of Jesus?…

  • The Return of the Exiles (Jeremiah 31:1-17)

    The Return of the Exiles (Jeremiah 31:1-17)

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    paul@paullacey.digital

    Opening Prayer Grace and peace be with us: touching our past, shaping our present, inspiring our future, in the power of the living God, Amen. Exegesis By this stage in Jeremiah’s prophetic ministry, Babylonia has conquered Judah, and many people have been taken into exile. Now, rather than being a prophet of judgment, Jeremiah is a prophet of…

  • The Temple (Jeremiah 7:1-7)

    The Temple (Jeremiah 7:1-7)

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    paul@paullacey.digital

    Opening Prayer God of all peoples and all times, God with us here and now, open us up to your wisdom, and to the wisdom of each other. Bless us with honesty and compassion, that we may grow in faith, hope and love for the sake of your justice and peace on earth. Amen.   Exegesis The…

  • Movement Magazine: Issue 158

    Movement Magazine: Issue 158

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    paul@paullacey.digital

  • The Prayer of Oscar Romero

    The Prayer of Oscar Romero

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    paul@paullacey.digital

    It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view. The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, it is even beyond our vision. We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that is God’s work. Nothing we do is complete, which is a way of saying…

  • Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Prayer from Prison

    Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Prayer from Prison

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    paul@paullacey.digital

    O God, early in the morning I cry to you. Help me to pray and gather my thoughts to you, I cannot do it alone. In me it is dark, but with you there is light; I am lonely, but you do not desert me; My courage fails me, but with you there is help;…

  • Films About the Experience of Refugees

    Films About the Experience of Refugees

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    paul@paullacey.digital

    A Note on Copyright: SCM Groups can show films without the permission of the distributor in people’s own homes. However, if shown in a public space such as a chaplaincy or on a university campus, it may be considered ‘commercial’ purposes. In this case, it may be best to contact the distributor to ask their…