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Blog type: Exploring Theology

  • Trans* Rights Campaign: Template Letter for Trans* Day of Remembrance

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    In August 2024 we wrote to Health Secretary Wes Streeting to express our concern on the proposed indefinite extension of the ban on puberty blockers for trans* young people. It’s now November 2024, and we’re back again continuing to campaign against the ban of puberty blockers for trans* young people, and in support of trans* people throughout…

  • “Whoever I am, thou knowest, O God, I am thine”

    “Whoever I am, thou knowest, O God, I am thine”

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    Edward shares his experience of being part of this year’s Bonhoeffer European Pilgrimage. 

  • Template Letter to MP: Trans* Rights Campaign

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    A template letter to send to your MP regarding Labour’s recent proposal to extend the ban on puberty blockers for trans young people. 

  • How Would Jesus Vote? General Election 2024

    How Would Jesus Vote? General Election 2024

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    SCM Member Josie explores how we can have political values shaped by Jesus as we approach the 2024 General Election. 

  • Being a Trans* Ally This General Election

    Being a Trans* Ally This General Election

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    Since the General Election was announced, 9 days ago, on the 22nd May The Times has published a piece of writing discussing transgender people and topics 17 times*. They talk about the Scottish Greens, books, women’s sports, puberty blockers (that are apparently now only safe for cis kids with precocious puberty, not for kids questioning…

  • Artists for Change from Church Action on Poverty

    Artists for Change from Church Action on Poverty

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    If we ask you to imagine a meeting aimed at ending poverty, what comes to mind, and where are you?  Perhaps you’re thinking of a gathering of professionals in a formal meeting room, discussing strategies and policies. (Exciting? No?)  Perhaps you’re imagining something more dynamic and grounded in community: people bouncing ideas around and seeking…

  • Write to Your Bishop!

    Write to Your Bishop!

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    SCM is joining with The Campaign for Equal Marriage in asking our members, and all who want the Church to treat LGBTQIA+ people fairly and equally, to write to your bishop ASAP!  From 18 September all the bishops serving in the Church of England are meeting to discuss how to progress the decisions of the February General Synod…

  • Take the Veg Pledge with YCCN!

    Take the Veg Pledge with YCCN!

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    Thomas from the Young Christian Climate Network introduces their current campaign: Take the Veg Pledge

  • “Dear Bishop X”

    “Dear Bishop X”

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    SCM Member Phoebe shares a letter she wrote to her Bishop about equal marriage in the Church of England.

  • Advent and Activism

    Advent and Activism

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    Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Jesus at Christmas, and his coming again to make the earth new. It is a time to pray and reflect, and to discern where God is calling us to put our faith into action and ‘make the way straight’ for the Lord. As the weather gets…