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Welcome to Issue 158 of
Movement magazine! In this
issue we’re taking a look at the
ways that we put our faith into
action to challenge injustice
and enact change. When we
hear the word ‘activism’ most of us will think of protest
marches and placards, but in reality activism is much
more than that.
On page 19 we take a look at the gentle, beautiful activism
which is craftivism, and on page 37 three students share their
experience of putting their faith into action through different
methods of activism. Inside you’ll also find details of our newest
campaign around Student Mental Health, as well as a guest
feature from Greenbelt.
Jonathan Bartley, co-leader of The Green Party, reflects on how
his faith informs his politics in our interview on page 12, and
Revd Dan Woodhouse explores what activists can learn from
Jesus on page 27.
Finally, this is my last issue of Movement as Editor, where has
the time gone? It seems hardly any time at all since I took on
this role two years ago. On a more personal note, I wish to
thank the editorial team for bearing with me while I learnt the
ropes of editing Movement. And thank you for reading!
GEMMA KING
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SCM is a movement of students, past and
present, responding to the call of Jesus to
follow him and show the love of God on
campus, in our communities, and in the world.
We come together as an ecumenical and
inclusive community, fostering unity in diversity
and exploring faith through worship, discussion
and intentional action.
SCM staff: National Coordinator: Hilary Topp,
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Communications Officer: Ruth Harvey,
Regional Development Worker (North West):
Rach Collins, SCM Connect Project Worker:
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(North East): Emma Temple, Administration
Assistant: Callum Fisher.
Editorial Team: Gemma King, Robin Hanford,
Ruth Harvey and Lisa Murphy.
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Christian Movement.
ISSN 0306-980X
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Wales, number 1125640, and in Scotland,
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COMING UP
EFFECTIVE
STUDENT WORK
TRAINING
BIRMINGHAM,
22-23 OCTOBER 2018
SCM’s annual training course for
all those working with students,
including church leaders, chaplains,
student workers and volunteers.
Learn new skills, share ideas and
be equipped to start or maintain a
student ministry in your church or
chaplaincy.
SCM GATHERING:
INTERRUPTED
BY GOD
LEEDS
26-28 OCTOBER 2018
Join with students from around
the North East and Yorkshire for a
weekend in Leeds, exploring how
faith should and does impact our
lives. On the Saturday we will join
with Project Bonheoffer for their
‘Faith in Political Action Today’
conference, with guest speaker Dr
Jennifer McBride, President of the
International Bonhoeffer Society.
Also featuring food from the Real
Junk Food Project Cafe, worship,
workshops and time to get to know
other students.
STUDENT
SUNDAY
17 FEBRUARY 2019
SCM invites you all to join us in
celebrating the 2019 Universal Day
of Prayer for Students. You can
download a pack of resources from
the SCM website at www.movement.
org.uk/studentsunday. The resource
pack includes reflections, all age
worship ideas and intercessions that
can be used with your group or in
your church service.
If your church or group is planning
a service or activity to mark the day
please let us know via our social
media channels using the hashtag
#studentsunday
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR PLACE,
GO TO WWW.MOVEMENT.ORG.UK/EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE! SCM NATIONAL GATHERING: WONDERING
AND WANDERING • CARDIFF • 8-10 MARCH 2019
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