Open Table Liverpool: Recent Episodes
Open Table Liverpool
Open Table is a diverse Christian community which welcomes & affirms people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+), our families, friends & anyone who wants to belong in an accepting, loving community
We aim to create a safe sacred space for you to explore faith, what it means for you, bringing your whole self to God & the community. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, you are welcome here.
Open Table Liverpool is part of the Open Table Network www.opentable.lgbt & is hosted by St Bride's Church www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
This reflection was given by the Revd Nick Birnie-Campbell at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community. The readings were Isaiah 7:14-17 and Luke 1: 45-55.For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
Episode Cover Art Image by Ben Wildflower with wordsfrom the Magnicat in Luke Chapter 1 https://benwildflower.com/
This reflection was given by the Revd Lu Skerratt-Love, Curate to St Luke in the City Team Ministry at the Celebrating Pride Service at Liverpool Cathedral on 28th July 2024. Liverpool Cathedral joined with the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool for a reflective service that brings us together and celebrates the vulnerability and visibility of pride. Come to celebrate that God hears us and loves us all equally.The readings were:
- 1 Kings 19:11-13
- Luke 19:28-40
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This reflection was given by the Revd Canon Dr Robert Clack, Rector of Holy Trinity Wavertree for the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community.
We also celebrated the 16th Birthday of the Open Table Liverpool Community. You can ready more about our history here.The readings were:
- 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 & 14-17
- Mark 4:26-34
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This reflection was given by the Revd Mark Stanford, Vicar of Holy Trinity Formby on Pentecost Sunday for the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community.
We also marked International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia which is celebrated on 17th May each year.The readings were:
- Poem 'Blessing that Undoes Us' by Jan Richardson from Circle of Grace
- Acts 2:1-21
- John 15:26-27 and 16:4b to 15.
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This reflection was given by the Revd Dr Anne Kazich, GP and Priest in our parish, at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community. We also marked Lesbian Visibility Day which is celebrated on 26th April each year.The readings were Nehemiah 7:73b-8:12 and Luke 24:25-32.For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This reflection was given by the Revd Dr Sheryl Anderson, Chair of the Liverpool Methodist District, at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community. We also marked Trans Day of Visibility which is celebrated on 31st March each year.The readings were Jeremiah 31:31-34 and John 12:20-33.For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This reflection was given by the Rt Revd Dr John Perumbalath, Bishop of Liverpool, at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community.The reading was John 2:1-11.For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This reflection was given by Lilly Nelson, at the Open Table Liverpool community Carol Service hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK
Lilly is an ordinand within the Church of England studying at Durham and a long term member of Open Table Liverpool.For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by the Revd Dr Alex Clare-Young, at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community as we honoured Transgender Day of Remembrance
The readings were:
- Judges 16: 6, 11-13, 17-21
- Luke 12:4-7
Alex is a URC minister, author, co-chair of the Open Table Network, a trustee of Inclusive Church and a consultant for One Body One Faith and member of Creating Sanctuary.For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This lecture was given by the Revd Dr Alex Clare-Young as part of the Public Theology series of lectures at St Bride's Liverpool and hosted by the Open Table Liverpool community as part of Trans Awareness Week
For a copy of Alex's Presentation, click here
In this lecture Alex debunks myths about trans people and theology, introducing their upcoming book and exploring why trans theology by trans people matters. Alex is a URC minister, author, co-chair of the Open Table Network, a trustee of Inclusive Church and a consultant for One Body One Faith and member of Creating Sanctuary.
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by Warren Hartley, our LGBTQIA+ Ministry Facilitator at the invitation of Open Table Nantwich community hosted by Nantwich Methodist Church for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community as they marked their first birthday as a community.
The reading was John 1:6-8, 19-28.
For details on the Open table Nantwich community visit www.facebook.com/groups/1943088185892626
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by Fr Gerry Proctor, at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community as we marked National Coming Out Day and Asexual Awareness Week.
The readings were:
- Isaiah 25:6-10
- Matthew 22:1-14
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
2023 marks the 650th anniversary of Julian of Norwich’s book, Revelations of Divine Love. On 7th October Open Table people gathered at the Cenacle Convent in Wavertree to explore this ‘ahead of its time’ work. Warren Hartley from Open Table gave this reflection on the day sharing Brian Thorne's idea that Mother Julian "may be seen as perhaps the most radical psychotherapist there has ever been and should be studied by every aspiring therapist."
The books from which the research for this reflection was taken are:
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Infinitely Beloved: The Challenge of Divine Intimacy by Brian Thorne
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Person-Centred Counselling and Christian Spirituality: The Secular and the Holy by Brian Thorne
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
2023 marks the 650th anniversary of Julian of Norwich’s book, Revelations of Divine Love. On 7th October Open Table people gathered at the Cenacle Convent in Wavertree to explore this ‘ahead of its time’ work. Lou Ryan from Open Table gave this presentation on the life and times of Mother Julian at the start of the day.
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by the Revd Poppy Thorpe, Vicar of All Saints with St Frideswyde's Crosby, at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community. All Saints with St Frideswyde also hosts Open Table Sefton.
The reading was Matthew 16:13 to 20.
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by the Revd Canon Dr Crispin Pailing, Rector of Liverpool, at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community.
The reading was Matthew 15:21 to 28.
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This reflection was given by the Jen Williams, Verger at LIverpool Cathedral and Founder of Open Table Sefton at a service held at Liverpool Cathedral celebrating Liverpool Pride.
The reading was Luke 19:29-40
In the talk Jen mentions the wonderful Elizabeth Frink "Open Hands" statue above the main doors to the Cathedral. Jen advises the following correction: Elisabeth Frink sadly died a week after the statue was unveiled. She watched it from home on the television & her son went to the unveiling in her place.
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by the Revd Cate Jacobs at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community.
The readings were:
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Genesis 25:19-end
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Matthew 13:1-9 & 18-23
In the Silence Name Me by Ted Loder
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by the Revd Cate Jacobs at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service celebrating our 15th Birthday.
The readings were Psalm 84, Romans 5:1-6 and Genesis 18:1-15
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by the Revd Dr Charlie Bell at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service celebrating International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2023. The reading was John 17:1-11
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by the Revd Dr Augustine Tanner-Ihm at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community. The reading was John 20:19-end
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by the Revd Dr Louis Johnson at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility 2023. The readings were Ephesians 5:8-14 and John 9.
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by the Revd Laura Ferguson, Team Vicar of St Luke in the City, the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for our monthly Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ community. The readings were Acts 8: 26 to 39 and Matthew 17:1-9.
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
This was an extra special service as community member Lou was baptised during the service
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by the Ven Mike McGurk, Archdeacon of Liverpool, at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for our monthly Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ community. The readings was John 1:29-42.
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Mike is the Archdeacon of Liverpool and has been a great friend, support and ally to our community and it was great to welcome him back. While Mike was here he also re-commissioned our LGBTQIA+ Ministry Facilitator which is included in this reflection.
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by Mr Warren Hartley, LGBTQIA+ Ministry Facilitator at the Open Table Liverpool Queer Carol Service hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool. Every year Liverpool Open Table hosts the parish Carol service welcoming EVERYONE to celebrate Christmas.
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by Ms Bethany Austin at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service marking Transgender Day of Remembrance 2022. The readings were Colossians 1:11-22 and Luke 23:33-43.
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Bethany is an ordinand studying at Emmanuel Theological Colleague and a proud members of the Trans* community.
Transgender Day of Remembrance began in 1999 as a result of increasing anti-transgender violence and discrimination. The first memorial event was held in November 1999 to remember and honour Rita Hester, who was murdered on November 28th, 1998 in Boston, USA. Rita Hester’s murder — like most anti-transgender murder cases — is still unsolved.
Today is a special service where we gather to honour Transgender Day of Remembrance, to remember those who have died due to transphobia and to celebrate the survivors. FFI: https://tgeu.org/tdor/
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by the Revd Dr Ash Barker at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service celebrating National Coming Out Day 2022. The reading was Matthew 5:1-12.
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Ash is originally from Australia and is a Leadership developer, shalom activist, speaker, author. and URC Minister in Winson Green Birmingham. He also leads ‘Seedbeds’ - growing leaders and communities into fullness of life. Ash will be talking about Creating Inclusive Spaces in our churches and our neighbourhoods.
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt
This sermon was given by the Revd Sara Doyle at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service celebrating LGBT+ History Month 2022. The reading was Luke 8:22-25.
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Sara is a long standing friend of Open Table Liverpool. Sara is the Mental Health Chaplain to MerseyCare and an Associate Priest of our parish.
Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt