Category Archives: lesbian

Mpho Tutu van Furth: A call to equality and inclusiveness

Posted on October 26, 2020 by stchrysostoms

“I do not know the words to describe my grief”.  This is the final line of Mpho Tutu van Furth’s essay ‘Speaking Love to Power’ in The Book Of Queer Prophets published this year. The grief of which she speaks … Continue reading →

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Oh when the (80% male?) saints…

Posted on October 28, 2016 by stchrysostoms

Saints inspire and encourage. They are good examples. The ‘great cloud of witnesses,’ saints and holy ones encourage us by their lives, examples and prayers. “O blest communion, fellowship divine!’ The Church of England’s Exciting Holiness gives an authorized modern calendar … Continue reading →

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St Chrysostom’s Open Table and the House of Commons

Posted on October 14, 2016 by stchrysostoms

A question has been asked in Parliament about whether the Church of England is doing enough in the pastoral care of LGBT people. It’s a very good question, although sad that it needs to be asked. The Church certainly seems … Continue reading →

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Open Table – welcoming LGBTQ+ and all

Posted on June 26, 2016 by stchrysostoms

Fr Chris writes: We are proud at St Chrysostom’s that we try hard to be a welcoming and inclusive church for all people.  My own journey to St Cs was because of the inviting and affirming message on the church’s … Continue reading →

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Sign for Robert to stay

Posted on November 12, 2015 by stchrysostoms

“Hundreds of people in Uganda’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community have fled the country to escape homophobia and persecution.” (BBC 10th November 2015). Uganda is one of the most repressive countries for gay and lesbian people. This year, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Pauli Murray in LGBT History Month

Posted on February 2, 2015 by stchrysostoms

In the UK LGBT History month is observed in February. We are marking it at St Chrysostoms at LGBT Communion (held on the first Saturday at 5pm) in February by honouring Rev. Dr Pauli Murray, an Anglican Priest. A photo of her … Continue reading →

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For all the – LGBT – saints

Posted on October 27, 2014 by stchrysostoms

We hear quite a lot about ‘inclusive’ churches, and we’ve commented here about this. Now that refers to churches here and now, part of what the 1662 Book of Common Prayer calls ‘the Church Militant here in earth.’ But what … Continue reading →

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“Reflective, Inclusive, Sacred, a pathway” That’s LGBT Communion!

Posted on August 6, 2014 by stchrysostoms

We asked those attending our monthly LGBT Communion (1st Saturday of month, 5pm) for their comments about the worship and gathering. It’s clearly very welcoming, and much appreciated by those who come – Why not come along some time?  Here … Continue reading →

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May God hold you in the palm of His hand

Posted on June 18, 2014 by stchrysostoms

Parish assistant John writes: Over Trinity Sunday weekend, I was at a 4-day choir festival in Dublin. Various Voices is an international festival for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender choirs. Over 80 choirs took part from all around the world … Continue reading →

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