Open Table Liverpool
By Open Table Liverpool
Open Table LiverpoolNov 01, 2023
May your knowing be undone - Pentecost Sunday & IDAHOTB
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
Encountering Jesus - Lesbian Visibility Day
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
We Want to See Jesus - Trans Day of Visibility
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
A Party for Everyone - Bishop of Liverpool
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
Queer Joy - Open Table Carol Service
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
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2023
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
Trans-Formations: Whatever Next - Why Trans Theology Matters
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
In Advent Hope - Open Table Nantwich's First Birthday
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
Come to the Feast - National Coming Out Day - October 2023
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
Julian of Norwich the "Radical Psychotherapist"
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:
1. Infinitely Beloved: The Challenge of Divine Intimacy by Brian Thorne
2. 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
Marvellous Melody of Endless Love: Julian of Norwich
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
Who do you say that I am? - September 2023
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
Faith not inhibited by categories – August 2023
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
Open Hands - Pride at Liverpool Cathedral
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
Non Binary Awareness Week 2023
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:
1. Genesis 25:19-end
2. 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
Walking with Integrity - Happy 15th Birthday to Open Table - June 2023
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
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2023 - Unity does not mean uniformity by Revd Dr Charlie Bell
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
Testing and Blessings - April 2023
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
Trans Day of Visibility 2023 - Abundant Love
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
LGBT+ History Month February 2023 - A Gender Queer Baptism
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
Come and See - January 2023
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
Queer Carol Service - Christmas 2022
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
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2022
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
National Coming Out Day Reflection
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
Trans Day of Visibility 2022 - Standing on Holy Ground
This sermon was given by the Revd Anne Lawlor at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility 2022. The reading was Mark 5:24-34
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Anne is a long term friend of Open Table LIverpool and is also a Team Vicar in Kirkby Liverpool. Anne is also undertaking an MA in Theology at the University of Chester and has been interviewing Open Table community members and hearing their stories which she describes as "standing on holy ground".
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
Glitter Ash Wednesday March 2022
This sermon was given by the Mr Warren Hartley at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK on Ash Wednesday, 2nd March 2022. We took part in the global Glitter Ash initiative where folk received on their forehead the traditional ash but with a dash of glitter. Sounds frivilous but carries a deeply profound meaning. The reading was John 8:1-11.
For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia
Warren is originally from Sydney Australia and how calls Liverpool home with his husband Kieran. Warren is our LGBTQIA+ Ministry Facilitator at St Bride's and helps co-ordinate the Open Table Liverpool community.
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
LGBT+ History Month February 2022 - Weathering the Storm
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
Glitter Ash Wednesday 2020
Warren Hartley, our LGBTQIA+ Ministry Facilitator, with the Open Table ecumenical worship community for LGBTQIA+ Christians @ St Bride's Liverpool, Wednesday 26th February 2020. This year we took part in the international Glitter Ash Initiative. Glitter+Ash exquisitely captures the relationship between Ash Wednesday and Easter -- which is the relationship between death and new life. We do not live in fear of ash - of death - we place it on our foreheads for the world to see. The reading was John 8:1-11. 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