Movement Magazine Issue 163

NEW
GROUPS
This term, despite our groups being moved almost
entirely online, we have said hello to some new
SCM communities that our dedicated members
have set up and run during lockdown. We asked
them to introduce themselves here!
SCM COVENTRY
SCM Coventry came about through SCM trustee Emilia
and another student, James, wanting to create an
inclusive Christian space for students in Coventry, as there
previously wasn’t anything like SCM in the city. We’ve
been running since October 2020. The group is linked to St
Clare’s at the Cathedral, where in time we will be meeting.
Our group is small (there’s six of us at the moment), but
we’ve enjoyed getting to know each other and figuring out
what our group will look like. Starting a new group entirely
online is interesting, but it’s going well! We’ve been
running a range of activities weekly, such as discussions
– topics so far include Christian resistance, Living in Love
and Faith, and Trans Day of Remembrance. We’ve also
had socials and crafts such as origami. By the end of the
academic year we’re hoping the group can meet in person!
EMILIA DE LUCA
SCM LONDON
There are SCM groups hidden in all different corners of
the country, with new ones popping up here and there all
the time. It was a shock to me therefore before I came to
London that it didn’t have one yet. This was a shame for
me as I felt an SCM group would be a great comfort to me
as I adjusted to life in London. Luckily I wasn’t the only one
who felt like that. So a small group of us determined to build
community across London got going. It wasn’t easy, a global
pandemic meant that we couldn’t meet as a traditional
group and the nature of London meant that we were all over
the city. So far we have only been meeting on Zoom, but
through that we have still managed to build a core group
and have engaging discussions about peace, scripture and
community. We don’t know what the future holds but with
the energy and enthusiasm we have I am sure it is bright.
JOSHUA HARRIS
SCM OXFORD
SCM Oxford got off to a very exciting start this term! Within
a few weeks, we had already started running our discussion
events and building bridges with churches, other faith
societies and secular groups in our pursuit of love. We
have been vocal on being LGBT+ affirming and anti-racist
and have been deeply encouraged by all the support from
across the student body. In a very digital and sociallydistanced
age, SCM Oxford has not only been connecting
with students at Oxford but with students from all over the
world! From calling out homophobia in Oxford churches to
standing up for peace and divestment, we continue to be
immersed in Oxford life. And, most excitingly, we continue
to grow from strength to strength!
ARCHUNA ANANTHAMOHAN
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MOVEMENT Issue 163