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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.

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."

Chasing Brownie Points: How the Anglican Church and Conservatives Fell for Gender Ideology

Gillian Philip examines the similarities between the Conservative Party and the Anglican Church and shows how they became captured by gender identity ideology.

The Church of England’s schism over same-sex blessings: A Primer

Mark Chater delves into the long, complex maze of church politics and the theology that has overtaken same sex blessings.  He challenges the latest schismatic threats and asks what can be done.

Back to Nazareth: The Christian case for LGB Inclusion

Mark Chater appeals for a broad and generous reading of the relevant biblical texts in the light of the current schism between orthodox and liberal christians in the Church of England over the blessing of same sex unions.

Press Release: Proposed CofE Guidance for Schools:  Contested viewpoints need further consideration

Lesbian, Gay and Bi Christians and our friends has submitted its response to the Church of England’s consultation on proposed new guidelines for schools regarding bullying. The consultation, affecting 4,630 Church of England schools and 200 church schools in Wales, closed yesterday. We welcome ‘Flourishing for All: Anti-bullying Guidance for Church of England Schools’, but ...

Media Release: Church of England plays fast and loose with Cass Review

Press release in response to the proposed anti-bullying guidance for use in Church of England schools. We are concerned that the concerns expressed in the Cass review have not been properly addressed.

Catholic Bishops show a way forward in gender crisis

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The Church of England and all other Anglican and ecumenical ‘inclusive’ organisations have yet to utter a word. Or dare they not because they have been so egregiously wrong? We at LGB Christians believe that the report by Dr Hilary Cass into the care of children and young people who are experiencing gender distress should ...

The Cass Review: response from LGB Christians to CofE Education Office

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LGB Christians are very concerned by the influence of gender identity ideology over the Church of England.  Here, we share recent correspondence with Rev Nigel Genders CBE, the Chief Education Officer of the Church of England (pictured in the image) in the light of the Cass review. Dear Mr Genders We are an ecumenical and ...

Letter to Church Times about concept of gender identity in C of E schools

Letter from Sarah Rutherford on behalf of LGB Christians published in the Church Times on Friday 2nd February 2024 Sir, LGB Christians is a newly formed network of lesbian, gay, and bisexual Christians and their friends. We would like to add our voice to the concerns raised by many parents and others over the media ...