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The Beginning of the End – The meaning of sex and gender based rights in the UK

Mark Bratton takes us through the milestones in the ongoing war against gender identity ideology and the misplaced legal and social aspirations of transactivist individuals and organisations. When LGB Christians was launched in 2023, the fight against gender identity ideology seemed as bleak as the retreat from Dunkirk in 1940. The idea that people could change their sex or that gender could be separate from sex was deeply rooted in major institutions such as the BBC, civil service, most universities, and even Parliament.

Gender Ideology and Safeguarding in the Church of England

When a child is told that an adult or older teenager in a church situation is a woman or girl, when he is clearly male, they will question their own judgement in other situations. The most rigorous and restricting safeguarding protocols possible in a church environment will not protect a child in another environment, such as a swimming pool changing room. 

Do not be afraid: stories of sexuality, gender and faith

Chapter 2. The story continues... Mark Chater explores the theme of fear and identity within the context of modern UK churches through four fictional yet realistic scenarios. Fionn, a 12-year-old grappling with gender confusion, Rebekah, a researcher on detransitioning facing safety concerns, Callum, a gay man seeking church acceptance, and Frank, a bishop navigating inclusivity, each confront personal and societal fears. Reflecting on the biblical call to "Do not be afraid," the piece examines how faith, education, and pastoral care can provide support and understanding in a complex world.

Forced Out of Our Church

As LGB Christians becomes more widely known we are receiving unsolicted true life accounts of how ordinary churchgoers are finding deeply embedded homophobia leads to threats, harassment, and expulsion. The most recent example, sent by ‘Elliot and Thomas’,  a gay couple of 40 years, is an absolute disgrace and a flagrant example of discrimination and ...

Deeply divided Anglican Church will not bless same-sex couples after all

Niles Posthumus interviews Richard Kirker and Revd Charlie Bączyk-Bell for Trouw, a Dutch newspaper about the latest stemate in a 60 year long battle for same-sex marriage/blessings. You can visit the original article (although there is a paywall) here: https://www.trouw.nl/religie-filosofie/frustratie-bij-homoseksuele-anglicanen-hun-kerk-gaat-homostellen-toch-niet-inzegenen~b3495af5/ DOWNLOAD A PDF COPY OF THE ARTICLE – Dutch Newspaper Trouw March 2026 Dutch Newspaper ...

LGBC Supporter Philomena Heffernan Writes to The Tablet

‘Authentic human dignity is achieved not by affirming every self-description as ontological truth, but by recognising each person’s worth within the reality of creation.’ An excellent letter in The Tablet taking issue with two vital points in their Editorial ‘New Guidance’ this week. Thank you Philomena Heffernan for helping enlighten readers with lucid clarity. Letter ...

Letter to The Church Times – Inclusive Christian Communities?

National Conference – Wolverhampton, Saturday 11 July 2026, with Prof. Tina Beattie

The first LGB Christians Conference: national, in-person, ecumenical. We are not alone - We can help – We are growing. Meet supporters and friends, face to face, from across the UK - and beyond - for the first time in a welcoming whole day conference in central Britain.

Letter to Church Times: ‘Are trans and women’s rights opposed?

LGB Christians’ Caroline Watson wrote to The Church Times in response to the article ‘Are trans and women’s rights opposed?’ by Paul Valley

‘Deep Disappointment’ Response to the House of Bishops’ Statement on the Prayers of Love and Faith

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Our response to the House of Bishops’ Statement on the Prayers of Love and Faith in October 2025.