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LGBTQIA+ ecumenical christian worship community offering a warm welcome to all who seek an inclusive Church. We meet at St Brides at 6:00pm, on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Part of the Open Table Network.

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'Messy Theology' - Join us for a creative and nurturing one-day retreat led by the Revd Anne Lawlor to explore how as LGBTQIA+ people we bring faith, embodiment, and identity together like a mosaic. More info: stbridesliverpool.org.uk/our-events/2...

04.11.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This evening, we have our agape bring and share meal, just #ComeAsYouAre and bring some vegetarian food or non-alcoholic drink to share.

πŸ“† 2nd November

πŸ•§ 6:00pm

πŸ“ St Brides, Percy Street

πŸ”— stbridesliverpool.org.uk/our-events/a...

02.11.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Messy Theology' - Join us for a creative and nurturing one-day retreat led by the Revd Anne Lawlor to explore how as LGBTQIA+ people we bring faith, embodiment, and identity together like a mosaic. More info: stbridesliverpool.org.uk/our-events/2...

31.10.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Big thank you to Revd. Sarah Jones for such a wonderful and inspiring talk at St Brides last night. Revd. Sarah reminded us that diversity is the human condition and that 'you're different... wonderful... that means your human, welcome to the family!'

30.10.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow, Join us for an unforgettable evening with Sarah Jones, the first person ordained in the Church of England after a gender transition. Everyday Normal is a powerful look at trans realities in today’s world.

πŸ“† 29th October

πŸ•— 8:00PM

πŸ“ St Bride’s

Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/sarahjonestoo

28.10.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Sunday, we have our agape bring and share meal, just #ComeAsYouAre and bring some vegetarian food or non-alcoholic drink to share.

πŸ“† 2nd November

πŸ•§ 6:00pm

πŸ“ St Brides, Percy Street

πŸ”— stbridesliverpool.org.uk/our-events/a...

28.10.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for an unforgettable evening with Sarah Jones, the first person ordained in the Church of England after a gender transition. Everyday Normal is a powerful look at trans realities in today’s world.

πŸ“† 29th October

πŸ•— 8:00PM

πŸ“ St Bride’s

Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/sarahjonestoo

27.10.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The latest edition of our newsletter went out today, with info on our next services and events, including this Wednesday’s Sarah Jones - everyday normal.

πŸ”— mailchi.mp/681f908e2825...

27.10.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Everyday Normal Venues A promo video with the Autumn 2025 Everyday Normal tour dates. Tickets here www.ticketsource.co.uk/sarahjonestoo Sarah Jones Website www.sarahjones.org.uk

Come explore the issues, join in the fun and bring your cis gendered friends! Burnley, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, Newcastle Upon Tyne and Sheffield.
vimeo.com/1128682074?s...

20.10.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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There’s no Open Table Liverpool service today, so why not check out our podcast instead? It has a huge archive of recorded reflections from past services, just search for β€˜Open Table Liverpool' wherever you get your podcasts.

#FaithfullyLGBT

26.10.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for an unforgettable evening with Sarah Jones, the first person ordained in the Church of England after a gender transition. Everyday Normal is a powerful look at trans realities in today’s world.

πŸ“† 29th October

πŸ•— 8:00PM

πŸ“ St Bride’s

Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/sarahjonestoo

25.10.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to get all of our latest news and events all in one place at the same time? Why not subscribe to our newsletter?

πŸ”— us12.campaign-archive.com/home/?id=a79...

25.10.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Messy Theology' - Join us for a creative and nurturing one-day retreat led by the Revd Anne Lawlor to explore how as LGBTQIA+ people we bring faith, embodiment, and identity together like a mosaic. More info: stbridesliverpool.org.uk/our-events/2...

23.10.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for an unforgettable evening with Sarah Jones, the first person ordained in the Church of England after a gender transition. Everyday Normal is a powerful look at trans realities in today’s world.

πŸ“† 29th October

πŸ•— 8:00PM

πŸ“ St Bride’s

Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/sarahjonestoo

23.10.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Missed Sundays service for Black History Month, or want to hear Jennie Taylor’s wonderful reflection again? It’s now available on our podcast, just search for β€˜Open Table Liverpool’ wherever you get your podcasts. open.spotify.com/episode/0RTH...

21.10.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow, we have our communion service for Black History Month, We will welcome Jennie Taylor, the Diocese of Liverpool’s Racial Justice Officer to preach and Revd Canon Robert Clack to celebrate communion.

πŸ“St Brides

πŸ“† 19th of October

πŸ•§ 6:00pm

πŸ”— stbridesliverpool.org.uk/our-events/2...

18.10.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for an unforgettable evening with Sarah Jones, the first person ordained in the Church of England after a gender transition. Everyday Normal is a powerful look at trans realities in today’s world.

πŸ“† 29th October

πŸ•— 8:00PM

πŸ“ St Bride’s

Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/sarahjonestoo

17.10.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow, 3-4:30pm, at St Brides: Ceremonies of Truth, our friends from St Brides will be hosting this time of creative sharing in partnership with the diocese of Liverpool’s Racial Justice Unit and Moon Cup Theatre, exploring St Bride’s Connection with historical transatlantic slavery.

17.10.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Sunday we have our communion service for Black History Month, We will welcome Jennie Taylor, the Diocese of Liverpool’s Racial Justice Officer to preach and Revd Canon Robert Clack to celebrate communion.

πŸ“St Brides

πŸ“† 19th of October

πŸ•§ 6:00pm

πŸ”— stbridesliverpool.org.uk/our-events/2...

16.10.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The latest edition of our newsletter went out today, with info on our upcoming services, events and more!

mailchi.mp/1574c55386a8...

15.10.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re now ready to begin our singing practicesΒ for No Greater Love!

Our first two sessions will be:
πŸ“… Tuesday 14th October
πŸ“… Tuesday 21st October
πŸ•’ 7:30 – 9:00 pm
πŸ“ St. Michael’s in the City, L1 5DB

If you can’t make it this Tuesday, please don’t worry at all β€” just come along next time.

13.10.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There’s no Open Table Liverpool service today, so why not check out our podcast instead? It has a huge archive of recorded reflections from past services, just search for β€˜Open Table Liverpool' wherever you get your podcasts.

#FaithfullyLGBT

12.10.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
green textured background with white text that reads "Along with others from St Luke In The City, our leadership team recently took part in racial justice training with the Anthony Walker Foundation. We're deeply grateful for their insight, guidance, and generosity in holding space for learning and growth. This is not a box ticked, but a step forward in our ongoing journey of allyship and anti-racism. There’s more work to do,  and we’re committed to doing it."

green textured background with white text that reads "Along with others from St Luke In The City, our leadership team recently took part in racial justice training with the Anthony Walker Foundation. We're deeply grateful for their insight, guidance, and generosity in holding space for learning and growth. This is not a box ticked, but a step forward in our ongoing journey of allyship and anti-racism. There’s more work to do, and we’re committed to doing it."

Along with others from St Luke In The City, our leadership team recently took part in racial justice training with the Anthony Walker Foundation. πŸ‘‡

10.10.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Messy Theology' - Join us for a creative and nurturing one-day retreat led by the Revd Anne Lawlor to explore how as LGBTQIA+ people we bring faith, embodiment, and identity together like a mosaic. More info: stbridesliverpool.org.uk/our-events/2...

10.10.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #InternationalLesbianDay, a few months ago, for lesbian visibility day, Revd Anne Kazich led one of our communion services and gave a wonderful reflection, you can check it out on the Open Table Liverpool Podcast:

buff.ly/4eyvYO5

08.10.2025 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was wonderful to welcome folks to our agape bring and share meal yesterday, big thanks to all who came for all the amazing food and conversation.

06.10.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Red, yellow green and white text on a black background saying 'BLACK HISTORY MONTH @ ST BRIDES

SUNDAY 5th OCTOBER:
10AM: AGAPE BREAKFAST
6.30PM: OPEN TABLE BRING & SHARE MEAL
SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER:
10AM: HOLY COMMUNION
SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER:TH
3-4.30PM CEREMONIES OF TRUTH, AN ARTISTIC
EXPLORATION OF ST BRIDES HISTORICAL LINKS WITH THE
ENSLAVEMENT OF AFRICAN PEOPLE
SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER:TH
10AM: BIBLICAL STUDY
6.30PM OPEN TABLE HOLY COMMUNION WITH GUEST
PREACHER JENNIE TAYLOR, RACIAL JUSTICE OFFICER,
DIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL
SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER:TH
10AM: CREATIVE HOLY COMMUNION

Red, yellow green and white text on a black background saying 'BLACK HISTORY MONTH @ ST BRIDES SUNDAY 5th OCTOBER: 10AM: AGAPE BREAKFAST 6.30PM: OPEN TABLE BRING & SHARE MEAL SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER: 10AM: HOLY COMMUNION SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER:TH 3-4.30PM CEREMONIES OF TRUTH, AN ARTISTIC EXPLORATION OF ST BRIDES HISTORICAL LINKS WITH THE ENSLAVEMENT OF AFRICAN PEOPLE SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER:TH 10AM: BIBLICAL STUDY 6.30PM OPEN TABLE HOLY COMMUNION WITH GUEST PREACHER JENNIE TAYLOR, RACIAL JUSTICE OFFICER, DIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER:TH 10AM: CREATIVE HOLY COMMUNION

Along with St Brides, We've got loats stuff planed to mark Black History Month this year, included services and an artistic exploration of St Brides historical links with the enslavement of african people on the 18th.

04.10.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Sunday, at 3:30pm, We’ll be meeting at St Brides for our community development day where we plan how to grow in our capacity to be a community of welcome, celebration, learning and justice.

Please let us know you can make it by emailing liverpool@opentable.lgbt.

02.10.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our latest newsletter is out! with info on this Sundays agape bring and share meal, our upcoming events and much much more!

πŸ”— mailchi.mp/4d7999f98798...

01.10.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stu Williams from Open Table Liverpool will be bringing to life a musical written by his dad over 35 years ago, "No Greater Love". Stu has since reworked much of the music and co-written some newer songs, We had the first planning meeting on Saturday and we plan to perform it next year!

30.09.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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