Open Table Network
@opentablelgbt.bsky.social
Partnership of #Christian communities across England & Wales welcoming & affirming #LGBTQIA people + our family & friends & anyone who wants to belong in an accepting, loving community.
www.opentable.lgbt
#ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #FaithfullyLGBT
www.opentable.lgbt
#ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #FaithfullyLGBT
TODAY 18 Open Table communities meet:
Bath, Canterbury, Chester, Colchester, Fareham, Haverfordwest, Horsham, Leyland, London: Bromley, Wanstead & Waterloo, Ormskirk, Sefton, Sunderland, Taunton, Warrington, Widnes & Wirral: New Brighton. FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
Bath, Canterbury, Chester, Colchester, Fareham, Haverfordwest, Horsham, Leyland, London: Bromley, Wanstead & Waterloo, Ormskirk, Sefton, Sunderland, Taunton, Warrington, Widnes & Wirral: New Brighton. FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
November 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
TODAY 18 Open Table communities meet:
Bath, Canterbury, Chester, Colchester, Fareham, Haverfordwest, Horsham, Leyland, London: Bromley, Wanstead & Waterloo, Ormskirk, Sefton, Sunderland, Taunton, Warrington, Widnes & Wirral: New Brighton. FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
Bath, Canterbury, Chester, Colchester, Fareham, Haverfordwest, Horsham, Leyland, London: Bromley, Wanstead & Waterloo, Ormskirk, Sefton, Sunderland, Taunton, Warrington, Widnes & Wirral: New Brighton. FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
RETREAT! We are off to St Beuno's Jesuit Spirituality Centre in north Wales to cofaciliate a retreat for #LGBT+ #Christians along with friends from Quest for LGBT+ Catholics in the UK. The Jesuits in Britain began this ministry in 1991. #Grateful for their hospitality.
November 7, 2025 at 10:21 AM
RETREAT! We are off to St Beuno's Jesuit Spirituality Centre in north Wales to cofaciliate a retreat for #LGBT+ #Christians along with friends from Quest for LGBT+ Catholics in the UK. The Jesuits in Britain began this ministry in 1991. #Grateful for their hospitality.
'THIS WORK is close to my heart, both as a bi woman and because every day people are hurt just for being who they truly are, often by churches.'
This #TrusteesWeek (3–7 Nov) we celebrate the dedication of our trustees and welcome our newest trustee 👉 bit.ly/OTNtrustee1125
This #TrusteesWeek (3–7 Nov) we celebrate the dedication of our trustees and welcome our newest trustee 👉 bit.ly/OTNtrustee1125
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
'THIS WORK is close to my heart, both as a bi woman and because every day people are hurt just for being who they truly are, often by churches.'
This #TrusteesWeek (3–7 Nov) we celebrate the dedication of our trustees and welcome our newest trustee 👉 bit.ly/OTNtrustee1125
This #TrusteesWeek (3–7 Nov) we celebrate the dedication of our trustees and welcome our newest trustee 👉 bit.ly/OTNtrustee1125
TWO WEEKS until Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR - 20 Nov), a global commemoration honouring trans people lost to violence and prejudice this past year.🕯️
Transfigured Mission offers a FREE toolkit of resources for vigils or faith services:
👉 transfiguredmission.uk/trans-day-of-remembrance
Transfigured Mission offers a FREE toolkit of resources for vigils or faith services:
👉 transfiguredmission.uk/trans-day-of-remembrance
November 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
TWO WEEKS until Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR - 20 Nov), a global commemoration honouring trans people lost to violence and prejudice this past year.🕯️
Transfigured Mission offers a FREE toolkit of resources for vigils or faith services:
👉 transfiguredmission.uk/trans-day-of-remembrance
Transfigured Mission offers a FREE toolkit of resources for vigils or faith services:
👉 transfiguredmission.uk/trans-day-of-remembrance
TODAY our communities in Bradford, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Exeter, Guildford, Liverpool, London - Bow & Bethnal Green, Reading, Runcorn, and Weymouth gather.
FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT #MoreThanWelcome
FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT #MoreThanWelcome
November 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
TODAY our communities in Bradford, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Exeter, Guildford, Liverpool, London - Bow & Bethnal Green, Reading, Runcorn, and Weymouth gather.
FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT #MoreThanWelcome
FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT #MoreThanWelcome
WE SHARE the distress caused by the CofE House of Bishops’ decision not to progress plans for blessing same-sex relationships. We invite CofE members to respond by signing the Inclusive Church open letter calling for courage, compassion, and justice: inclusive-church.org/llf-open-letter
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
WE SHARE the distress caused by the CofE House of Bishops’ decision not to progress plans for blessing same-sex relationships. We invite CofE members to respond by signing the Inclusive Church open letter calling for courage, compassion, and justice: inclusive-church.org/llf-open-letter
ARE YOU a member of an Open Table community? If so, we’d really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete a short survey about what your Open Table community and the Open Table Network mean for you: bit.ly/OTNmembersurvey25
October 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
ARE YOU a member of an Open Table community? If so, we’d really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete a short survey about what your Open Table community and the Open Table Network mean for you: bit.ly/OTNmembersurvey25
'WORKING FOR JUSTICE, championing the belief that all people are made in the image of a loving God, and worthy or respect and dignity is the work of all God’s people for all people' - Jennie Johnson, Racial Justice Officer, CofE Diocese of Liverpool's #BlackHistoryMonth reflection: bit.ly/OTbhm1025
October 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
'WORKING FOR JUSTICE, championing the belief that all people are made in the image of a loving God, and worthy or respect and dignity is the work of all God’s people for all people' - Jennie Johnson, Racial Justice Officer, CofE Diocese of Liverpool's #BlackHistoryMonth reflection: bit.ly/OTbhm1025
THIS WEEK: Sarah Jones, first person ordained in the CofE after gender transition, touring UK with #EverydayNormal. Laugh, reflect, explore what it’s like to be trans today. Liverpool venue: the church where Open Table began. BOOK NOW 🎟️ticketsource.co.uk/sarahjonestoo
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
THIS WEEK: Sarah Jones, first person ordained in the CofE after gender transition, touring UK with #EverydayNormal. Laugh, reflect, explore what it’s like to be trans today. Liverpool venue: the church where Open Table began. BOOK NOW 🎟️ticketsource.co.uk/sarahjonestoo
TODAY is #IntersexAwarenessDay!
#Intersex is the 'I'” in #LGBTQIA+
What is the definition of 'intersex'? How common is it? How would I know if I were intersex? These and other FAQs answered here: interactadvocates.org/faq
#Intersex is the 'I'” in #LGBTQIA+
What is the definition of 'intersex'? How common is it? How would I know if I were intersex? These and other FAQs answered here: interactadvocates.org/faq
October 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
TODAY is #IntersexAwarenessDay!
#Intersex is the 'I'” in #LGBTQIA+
What is the definition of 'intersex'? How common is it? How would I know if I were intersex? These and other FAQs answered here: interactadvocates.org/faq
#Intersex is the 'I'” in #LGBTQIA+
What is the definition of 'intersex'? How common is it? How would I know if I were intersex? These and other FAQs answered here: interactadvocates.org/faq
TODAY our communities in Nantwich, Nottingham, Wigan and Wirral - Heswall gather.
Check out our communities page for details: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT #LGBT #Christian #Church
Check out our communities page for details: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT #LGBT #Christian #Church
October 26, 2025 at 9:41 AM
TODAY our communities in Nantwich, Nottingham, Wigan and Wirral - Heswall gather.
Check out our communities page for details: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT #LGBT #Christian #Church
Check out our communities page for details: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT #LGBT #Christian #Church
ONLY TWO places left for our #LGBT+ #Christian retreat in beautiful north Wales 7-10 Nov. A weekend of rest, reflection & community. Watch ‘The Silence and the Light’ for a taste of what awaits 🎥 youtu.be/-7j9DC4jL5w [10mins]. READ MORE & BOOK NOW: bit.ly/BeunosRetreat25
October 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
ONLY TWO places left for our #LGBT+ #Christian retreat in beautiful north Wales 7-10 Nov. A weekend of rest, reflection & community. Watch ‘The Silence and the Light’ for a taste of what awaits 🎥 youtu.be/-7j9DC4jL5w [10mins]. READ MORE & BOOK NOW: bit.ly/BeunosRetreat25
AWESOME consultation meeting last Sunday in #Blaenavon #Torfaen with Kieran our Director, exploring the need for an Open Table community there, and what kind of experience they want to create. Watch this space: blaenavon.wixsite.com/bethlehem-chapel #FaithfullyLGBT
October 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
AWESOME consultation meeting last Sunday in #Blaenavon #Torfaen with Kieran our Director, exploring the need for an Open Table community there, and what kind of experience they want to create. Watch this space: blaenavon.wixsite.com/bethlehem-chapel #FaithfullyLGBT
DON'T MISS THIS! Sarah Jones, first trans person ordained in the Church of England, touring UK with #EverydayNormal. Laugh, reflect, explore what it’s like to be trans today. Liverpool venue: the church where Open Table began. BOOK NOW🎟️ticketsource.co.uk/sarahjonestoo
October 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
DON'T MISS THIS! Sarah Jones, first trans person ordained in the Church of England, touring UK with #EverydayNormal. Laugh, reflect, explore what it’s like to be trans today. Liverpool venue: the church where Open Table began. BOOK NOW🎟️ticketsource.co.uk/sarahjonestoo
GREAT ENERGY at Saturday’s trustee meeting at our new HQ, Liverpool Parish Church. We spent the day shaping our #TheoryOfChange - mapping how what we do helps LGBTQIA+ people of faith. We're updating research into our imapct too - here's what we already know: opentable.lgbt/our-impact
October 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
GREAT ENERGY at Saturday’s trustee meeting at our new HQ, Liverpool Parish Church. We spent the day shaping our #TheoryOfChange - mapping how what we do helps LGBTQIA+ people of faith. We're updating research into our imapct too - here's what we already know: opentable.lgbt/our-impact
TODAY 2-4pm: Open consultation in #Blaenavon to explore the need for an Open Table community there, and what kind of experience they want to create.
You're #MoreThanWelcome to join us: bit.ly/OTconsultBlaenavon
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT
You're #MoreThanWelcome to join us: bit.ly/OTconsultBlaenavon
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT
October 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
TODAY 2-4pm: Open consultation in #Blaenavon to explore the need for an Open Table community there, and what kind of experience they want to create.
You're #MoreThanWelcome to join us: bit.ly/OTconsultBlaenavon
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT
You're #MoreThanWelcome to join us: bit.ly/OTconsultBlaenavon
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT
TODAY our communities in Birmingham, Cambridge, Kendal, Lincoln, Liverpool, London - West Hampstead & Salford are gathering. FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
#ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #FaithfullyLGBT
#ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #FaithfullyLGBT
October 19, 2025 at 6:04 AM
TODAY our communities in Birmingham, Cambridge, Kendal, Lincoln, Liverpool, London - West Hampstead & Salford are gathering. FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
#ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #FaithfullyLGBT
#ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #FaithfullyLGBT
TODAY our charity trustees are meeting in Liverpool to review our work in 2025 and plan for 2026 and beyond.
#PleasePray that we might give #GloryToGod who 'can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine'.
#PrayForUs #FaithfullyLGBT
#PleasePray that we might give #GloryToGod who 'can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine'.
#PrayForUs #FaithfullyLGBT
October 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
TODAY our charity trustees are meeting in Liverpool to review our work in 2025 and plan for 2026 and beyond.
#PleasePray that we might give #GloryToGod who 'can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine'.
#PrayForUs #FaithfullyLGBT
#PleasePray that we might give #GloryToGod who 'can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine'.
#PrayForUs #FaithfullyLGBT
IT'S #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek
Trans people are more likely to experience threats of physical or sexual harassment or violence compared with LGB people, yet most do not report #HateCrime they experience. StopHateUK wants to change that - READ MORE: stophateuk.org/about-hate-crime/transgender-hate
Trans people are more likely to experience threats of physical or sexual harassment or violence compared with LGB people, yet most do not report #HateCrime they experience. StopHateUK wants to change that - READ MORE: stophateuk.org/about-hate-crime/transgender-hate
October 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM
IT'S #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek
Trans people are more likely to experience threats of physical or sexual harassment or violence compared with LGB people, yet most do not report #HateCrime they experience. StopHateUK wants to change that - READ MORE: stophateuk.org/about-hate-crime/transgender-hate
Trans people are more likely to experience threats of physical or sexual harassment or violence compared with LGB people, yet most do not report #HateCrime they experience. StopHateUK wants to change that - READ MORE: stophateuk.org/about-hate-crime/transgender-hate
IT'S #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek
Less than half of LGBTQ+ people feel safe holding a partner's hand in public.
Everyone deserves to live free from fear.
That's why Stonewall is campaigning for LGBTQ+ safety. Find out how you can stand against hate: stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/hold-my-hand
Less than half of LGBTQ+ people feel safe holding a partner's hand in public.
Everyone deserves to live free from fear.
That's why Stonewall is campaigning for LGBTQ+ safety. Find out how you can stand against hate: stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/hold-my-hand
October 17, 2025 at 7:33 AM
IT'S #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek
Less than half of LGBTQ+ people feel safe holding a partner's hand in public.
Everyone deserves to live free from fear.
That's why Stonewall is campaigning for LGBTQ+ safety. Find out how you can stand against hate: stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/hold-my-hand
Less than half of LGBTQ+ people feel safe holding a partner's hand in public.
Everyone deserves to live free from fear.
That's why Stonewall is campaigning for LGBTQ+ safety. Find out how you can stand against hate: stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/hold-my-hand
OCTOBER is #BlackHistoryMonth
In 2021 we hosted a webinar with former OTN trustee Revd Augustine Tanner-Ihm and Revd Jide Macaulay, founder and CEO of House of Rainbow, a safe space for the spiritual growth and inclusion for #Black #LGBTQ+ people: youtu.be/Ecqvj0xZRaU [58mins].
In 2021 we hosted a webinar with former OTN trustee Revd Augustine Tanner-Ihm and Revd Jide Macaulay, founder and CEO of House of Rainbow, a safe space for the spiritual growth and inclusion for #Black #LGBTQ+ people: youtu.be/Ecqvj0xZRaU [58mins].
October 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
OCTOBER is #BlackHistoryMonth
In 2021 we hosted a webinar with former OTN trustee Revd Augustine Tanner-Ihm and Revd Jide Macaulay, founder and CEO of House of Rainbow, a safe space for the spiritual growth and inclusion for #Black #LGBTQ+ people: youtu.be/Ecqvj0xZRaU [58mins].
In 2021 we hosted a webinar with former OTN trustee Revd Augustine Tanner-Ihm and Revd Jide Macaulay, founder and CEO of House of Rainbow, a safe space for the spiritual growth and inclusion for #Black #LGBTQ+ people: youtu.be/Ecqvj0xZRaU [58mins].
THIS SUNDAY 19th October 2-4pm: Open consultation in #Blaenavon to explore the need for an Open Table community there, and what kind of experience they want to create. You're #MoreThanWelcome to join us: bit.ly/OTconsultBla...
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT
October 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
THIS SUNDAY 19th October 2-4pm: Open consultation in #Blaenavon to explore the need for an Open Table community there, and what kind of experience they want to create. You're #MoreThanWelcome to join us: bit.ly/OTconsultBla...
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT
#ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT
LOVELY launch of our new community in #Horsham #WestSussex last night. 38 people gathered for a Communion service and refreshments - an excellent start!
Watch this space for future gatherings: cornerstone-mc.org.uk
Watch this space for future gatherings: cornerstone-mc.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
LOVELY launch of our new community in #Horsham #WestSussex last night. 38 people gathered for a Communion service and refreshments - an excellent start!
Watch this space for future gatherings: cornerstone-mc.org.uk
Watch this space for future gatherings: cornerstone-mc.org.uk
TODAY - Launch of our community in #Horsham #WestSussex
4.30pm Communion service followed by refreshments.
OTN Director Kieran will lead a reflection on the Open Table story.
READ MORE: bit.ly/OThorsham1025
#ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #FaithfullyLGBT
4.30pm Communion service followed by refreshments.
OTN Director Kieran will lead a reflection on the Open Table story.
READ MORE: bit.ly/OThorsham1025
#ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #FaithfullyLGBT
October 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
TODAY - Launch of our community in #Horsham #WestSussex
4.30pm Communion service followed by refreshments.
OTN Director Kieran will lead a reflection on the Open Table story.
READ MORE: bit.ly/OThorsham1025
#ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #FaithfullyLGBT
4.30pm Communion service followed by refreshments.
OTN Director Kieran will lead a reflection on the Open Table story.
READ MORE: bit.ly/OThorsham1025
#ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #FaithfullyLGBT
TODAY 18 Open Table communities meet:
Bath, Canterbury, Chester, Colchester, Fareham, Haverfordwest, Leyland, London: Bromley, Wanstead & Waterloo, Ormskirk, Sefton, Sunderland, Taunton, Warrington, Widnes & Wirral: New Brighton PLUS our new community in Horsham. FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
Bath, Canterbury, Chester, Colchester, Fareham, Haverfordwest, Leyland, London: Bromley, Wanstead & Waterloo, Ormskirk, Sefton, Sunderland, Taunton, Warrington, Widnes & Wirral: New Brighton PLUS our new community in Horsham. FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
October 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
TODAY 18 Open Table communities meet:
Bath, Canterbury, Chester, Colchester, Fareham, Haverfordwest, Leyland, London: Bromley, Wanstead & Waterloo, Ormskirk, Sefton, Sunderland, Taunton, Warrington, Widnes & Wirral: New Brighton PLUS our new community in Horsham. FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communities
Bath, Canterbury, Chester, Colchester, Fareham, Haverfordwest, Leyland, London: Bromley, Wanstead & Waterloo, Ormskirk, Sefton, Sunderland, Taunton, Warrington, Widnes & Wirral: New Brighton PLUS our new community in Horsham. FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communities