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Letter to the Church Times on Challenges Faced by the Archbishop-elect of Canterbury

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Our letter congratulating the Rt Revd Sarah Mullally on her appointment as Archbishop-elect of Canterbury was published on Friday 10th October 2025. We pray for her leadership as the Church navigates issues around gender-identity ideology, safeguarding, and Christian doctrine.

Charlie, Me, and LGBT: Christ died for all of us.

Benjamin Morse reflects on Charlie Kirk’s approach to gay and transgender issues, recognising their differences but emphasising Kirk’s humanity, respect and willingness to dialogue.

Christmas Party – Friday 12 December

Join us at St Luke's on Friday 12th December for festive fellowship with freshly prepared hot food and a cash bar.

LGB Christians Welcome the Demise of ‘Issues In Human Sexuality’

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LGB Christians welcomed the Church of England's General Synod's decision on 15 July 2025 to do away with Issues in Human Sexuality, writes Rev Lorenzo Fernandez-Smal. 

Navigating Sex, Gender, Faith, & Power: An Interview with Tina Beattie

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Feminist Catholic theologian Tina Beattie, a Professor Emerita at the University of Roehampton, is a founding supporter of LGB Christians and Friends. Known for her appearances on BBC Radio 4's "Thought for the Day," she addresses a variety of social and ethical issues. In an interview with Dr. Mark Chater, Tina discusses her theological journey and her evolving perspectives on gender ideology within both the Catholic Church and the broader LGBTQIA+ movement. Her work explores the complexities of faith, sexuality, and power dynamics in contemporary society.

Do Not Be Afraid: Fear & Identity in the Modern Church

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In this introduction to a series, 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. Watch out for the next instalment.

LGB Christians Respond to Church Times Analysis of Supreme Court Ruling

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On 2 May 2025 The Church Times published an analysis of the Supreme Court Ruling on gender: 'Analysis: 'Women' Defined - within limits'.  We wrote to the editor with the following response which was not published.