Matt Sexton

Why I’m Asking For Your Help Again by Graham Linehan

Graham Linehan, a former comedy writer turned journalist, is seeking financial support to defend against ongoing legal action initiated by David Paisley. Linehan has been vocal about his opposition to gender ideology, which he believes has negatively impacted women’s rights, gay rights, and vulnerable children. This stance has led to personal and professional losses, including ...

Finding Common Ground: Inclusive Church Rejects Our Approach

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Before launching in October 2023 LGB Christians scoped all Christian bodies branding themselves with variants of the LGBTQIA+ acronym, or who used similar messaging, by researching publicly available information. In late September 2024 LGB Christians reached out privately to several of these groups about working with them. Some replied privately. Inclusive Church responded by publishing a statement on their website. This is our response.

You better preach!  Loving thy neighbour “as a gay Christian”

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Missing a flight from Miami provides Benjamin Morse with "God moments" and a chance to reflect on grace beyond narrow identity groupings.

Excitement and Pride at the LGB Christians Inaugural Christmas Party

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A report on our thoroughly enjoyable first Christmas party in Clapham in December 2024.

Book Review: Lower than the Angels: A History of Sex and Christianity by Diarmaid MacCulloch

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Mark Bratton's review highlights key elements of Diarmaid MacCulloch's new history which are pertinent to the mission of LGB Christians.

Hearts, Not Garments: A Response to the Makin Review

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On behalf of LGB Christians, Mark Chater offers this response to the Makin Review which was published in October 2024 into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth.

Growing. Hopeful. Determined: The 2024 LGB Alliance Conference Report: Our Lives, Our Future

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Mark Chater highlights progress at the 2024 LGB Alliance Conference, with growing support for women’s rights and safeguarding children. The LGB Christians stand thrived, building connections and exploring new opportunities, while the event stayed resilient despite a disruptive protest.

A Conversation with Diarmaid MacCulloch: Author of Lower than the Angels: A New History of Sex and Christianity

Historian Diarmaid MacCulloch, in Lower than the Angels, explores Christianity’s complex history of sexual ethics, advocating for neutrality and natural law over modern labels. He and interviewer Benjamin Morse critique today’s ideological rigidity, likening it to fundamentalism, and emphasize the need for nuanced understanding.

Media Release: Church of England drops the term ‘trans child’ in new schools guidance.

A media release responding to the final version of the Church of England's new schools guidance, Flourishing for All. We cautiously welcome the updated guidance, particularly noting the removal of the term 'trans child' as a positive step."

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