Blog type: Exploring Theology
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‘Do not be anxious about anything…’ But what if I am?
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As the world feels overwhelming and anxiety-inducing, Cat reflects on what it means to hear the command “do not be anxious about anything” in Philippians 4:6 when anxiety is still very real. She seeks to reframe the verse not as a demand to suppress feelings, but as an invitation to respond differently to them and offers some guidance to…
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Not as Numbers, But as Faces: Lessons from the Holocaust for the Present Day
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To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, Cat reflects on her trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau and considers the lessons we must learn from the atrocities that took place that are becoming increasingly relevant in our modern world.
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Keeping Hope Alive in a Time of Despair
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As the world feels overwhelmed by injustice and violence, Cat reflects on how to hold onto hope in the midst of despair. She explores the importance of lament, healthy boundaries, self-nourishment, and community as ways to protect ourselves and find the strength to keep going.
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Advent and Migration: Seeing the Face of Jesus in the People Society Shuns
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Cat encourages us to see the face of Jesus in those society shuns this Advent for International Migrants Day.
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What Can I Do?
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Naomi offers some next steps for allies in every denomination in the campaign for LGBTQ+ equality in the Church of England.
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‘I am what God made me’ Reflections on the SCM X Ace Space LDN ‘Ace and Faith’ Panel
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After hosting the ‘Ace & Faith’ Event with Ace Space LDN, Cat reflections on the discussions had. The event was a beuatiful display of unity and Ace joy as we started an important conversation but also raised the importance of increased understanding, acceptance and affirmination of Ace folks within religious spaces as, afterall, we are…
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The UN Has Spoken: Understanding the UN’s Gaza Genocide Ruling
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Why the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory’s findings matter, and why denying them is dangerous. Written by Lizzy Norman-Sargent, a former SCM Faith in Action Project Worker.
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Top Tips for your first protest: Practical advice for showing up, speaking out & staying safe.
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In this blog, I share some practical tips for anyone preparing to attend their first protest. From knowing your rights and what to pack, to finding community and looking after your wellbeing, these suggestions are based on my own recent experience stepping into protest spaces for the first time. Whether you’re feeling uncertain or just…
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My First Protest: Reflections from the Front Line at the DSEI Arms Fair
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In this blog, I reflect on my experience attending No Faith in War Day, a peaceful protest held outside the DSEI Arms Fair in London. It was my first ever protest and took place just two days into my new role as Faith in Action Project Worker with SCM. As someone who had never felt…
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Exploring Vocation with Soph Day
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Soph Day, a PhD student and Higher Education Academic, join us to share their experience.