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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 17h

'LOVE WINS whenever someone who has been taught to hide is called by name.' In this powerful reflection, former OTN Co-Chair Rev Sarah Hobbs shares her story of faith, identity and finding a place at the table. We’re grateful to Sarah for sharing it: youtu.be/HtWfyJctVSg [41mins]

Rev Sarah Hobbs speaking at a lectern at the Love Wins 2026 conference, with a guitar visible behind her and Love Wins 26 branding on the screen.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

US evangelist Franklin Graham's #GodLovesYou tour is in Manchester tomorrow. If you've ever felt broken or unwelcome because of who you are: God created you. Your identity is not sinful. You are beautiful. ✨ Find your place at the table: opentable.lgbt #ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #FaithfullyLGBT

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

SIX YEARS after OTN’s Director began working full-time for the charity, we look back over years of growth, research, stronger infrastructure and significant challenges – including the successful #SaveOTN emergency appeal: bit.ly/OTNsixyearson #OpenTable18

Five people work together around a table in a church hall on a creative activity with photographs, paper and coloured materials. Rainbow flags and Open Table imagery are visible in the background.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

TODAY is #NationalPoetryDay so we're sharing again this poem - Sanctuary by Karen Kaiser - which speaks to us of the experience we hope to create in our Open Table communities: 'You are beloved and you belong'. #ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #FaithfullyLGBT

Black-and-white image of a poem titled “Sanctuary” by Karen Kaiser, 2022, overlaid on a photograph of a house and trees. The poem reflects on the meaning of welcome and sanctuary, particularly for people who do not fit conventional expectations, and calls for the church to be a safe, accepting place where people are loved, celebrated and made to feel that they belong.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

TODAY our communities in Nantwich, Nottingham, Wigan and Wirral - Heswall gather. Check out our communities page for details: opentable.lgbt/our-communities #ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #PlaceToBelong #RoomAtTheTable

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

WHAT MAKES a community welcoming, inclusive and life-giving? Around 70 people gathered at #Greenbelt to share food, conversation and reflections on belonging. Read what we learned: bit.ly/Greenbelt26

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

UPDATE: Our Autumn retreat in North Wales is fully booked! 🙌 Please join the waiting list: bit.ly/StBeunosLGBT... Places may become available as circumstances change. Your interest also shows the need for more LGBTQ+ Christian retreats. THANK YOU! ❤️

A person sits on a wooden bench in the gardens of St Beuno’s, facing a large stone Gothic-style retreat centre. The building is surrounded by trees and landscaped gardens, with rolling green hills visible in the background.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

TODAY is #BiVisibilityDay What does it mean to be #bisexual and #Christian? READ this really helpful article from #QueerGrace, an online encyclopedia for #LGBTQIA+ and Christian life: queergrace.com/bisexual

Abstract artwork featuring the bisexual pride flag colours—blue, purple and pink—with interwoven blue, purple and pink ribbons curling across the image.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🎤 GREENBELT Festival headliner #FlamyGrant brings her first UK tour to Liverpool Parish Church on 21 November! Join us for blistering vocals, brilliant songwriting, and brave storytelling on the final date of the tour. 🎟️ bit.ly/FlamyLiverpo...

Portrait of Flamy Grant, a performer with long, curly red hair and dramatic eye makeup, wearing a sheer blue top and holding an acoustic guitar. She rests one hand near her face and looks towards the camera.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

TODAY we are meeting to plan the #LGBT+ #Christian retreat weekend at St Beuno's North Wales Friday 30 October - Sunday 1 November. READ MORE & BOOK HERE: bit.ly/StBeunosLGBTQ26 #FaithfullyLGBT

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

TODAY our communities in Birmingham, Cambridge, Kendal, Lincoln, Liverpool, London - West Hampstead & Salford are gathering. FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communities #ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #FaithfullyLGBT

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

THREE PLACES LEFT! 🍂 Join us for our Autumn LGBTQ+ Christian Retreat at St Beuno’s in North Wales, 30th October–1st November. With six weeks to go, now’s the time to book your place for a weekend of rest, reflection, prayer and community: bit.ly/StBeunosLGBT...

Seven abstract stained-glass panels from St Beuno's Rock Chapel, designed by Claire Mulholland. Warm golds, reds and oranges blend into cool blues and greens through flowing lines and circular forms, creating a vibrant, reflective composition.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

OUT NOW: Our latest enews celebrates the #SaveOTN campaign beating its £16k target, how to become a Friend of Open Table, a book on bisexual Christian lives, Julian of Norwich's open door, our autumn retreat, #FlamyGrant live in Liverpool, & our online shop. READ MORE: bit.ly/OTNenews160926

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

THIS IS #BisexualityAwarenessWeek - OTN Co-Chair Carol Joyner reflects on Bisexual Christian European, a new book she co-authored with José Calvo Tello, bringing together the stories of 16 bisexual Christians from across Europe. READ MORE: bit.ly/BiChristianEurope #BiVisibility

Book cover for Bisexual, Christian, European: Bisexual Christian Life Stories from Around Europe, edited by Carol A Shepherd and José Calvo Tello. The cover features a map of Europe in the colours of the bisexual Pride flag (pink, purple, blue) with a yellow cross overlaid on it.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

TODAY 16 Open Table communities meet: Canterbury, Chester, Colchester, Fareham, Haverfordwest, Horsham, Leyland, London: Bromley, Wanstead & Waterloo, Sefton, Sunderland, Taunton, Warrington, Widnes & Wirral: New Brighton. FFI opentable.lgbt/our-communities#ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

WHAT CONNECTS Julian of Norwich’s open window with Open Table? David McDermott reflects on Julian’s message of God’s mercy and love, and how a single table in Liverpool has grown into many communities across England and Wales: bit.ly/JulianOpenTa... #JulianOfNorwich

A painted portrait of Julian of Norwich, shown from the shoulders up wearing a pale hood and veil, with her face turned slightly to the side against a dark background.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

‘NOT AS PROUD as I should be’: Jeni Leggat-Green, Convenor of Open Table Bristol, shares her experience of the Church of England’s divisions - and the impact on LGBTQ+ people seeking a safe, affirming space for faith. READ MORE: bit.ly/NotAsProud

Jeni Leggat-Green, Convenor of Open Table Bristol, smiling at the camera inside a church, with a rainbow flag hanging behind her.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

TODAY, 25 years after 9/11, we remember those who lost their lives, including gay priest Fr Mychal Judge, the first recorded victim. In 2017, we reflected on his legacy through a talk by his biographer Michael Ford: bit.ly/MychalJudge911 #911Anniversary #NeverForget #MychalJudge #LGBTfaith

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. In our new independent research, one Open Table community member said: 'My mental health is better and I am less suicidal.' Safe, affirming community can make a life-changing difference. READ MORE: opentable.lgbt/our-impact

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

QUEER RELIGION Volume 1 celebrates openly queer leaders in religion. Several people with Open Table connections feature, including the leader of Open Table West Hampstead. Support the photo book: bit.ly/QueerReligio...

A large hardback book titled “Queer Religion: Volume 1” by Frances Marshall, photographed at an angle on a light grey background.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

WE DID IT! 🎉 Our #SaveOTN campaign raised £17,272 in nine weeks - exceeding our £16,000 target. THANK YOU to everyone who donated, shared, encouraged and prayed. Read what happens next for Open Table: bit.ly/SaveOTNtotal

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

JUST £852 TO GO! ⏰ We have four hours left to reach our £16,000 #SaveOTN emergency appeal target. We’ve raised £15,148 so far – £8,134 through #Crowdfunder and £7,014 in direct donations. Can you help us get there before noon today? crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

24 HOURS TO GO! ⏰ Our #SaveOTN Crowdfunder is £56 short of 50% of our £16,000 target. Can you help us cross that halfway mark today? Every donation helps us get closer to keeping Open Table communities open for LGBTQIA+ people of faith: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

‘WE WOULDN'T be here without you.’ ❤️ We’re so grateful for everyone who has supported Open Table. With our #Crowdfunder entering its final day, please help us continue this vital ministry: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN

Purple graphic with colourful abstract figures and white text: “‘Sending much love and appreciation… We wouldn’t be here without you.’ Comment on #SaveOTN Crowdfunder, August 2026.”

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

TODAY our communities in Bradford, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Liverpool, London - Bow & Bethnal Green, Reading, Runcorn, and Weymouth gather. FFI: opentable.lgbt/our-communit... #ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT #MoreThanWelcome #PlaceToBelong #RoomAtTheTable

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

'GRATEFUL AND PROUD to have been a member of Open Table for 14 years.' Since 2008, Open Table has been creating places where LGBTQIA+ people can find welcome, belonging and hope. Help us make sure this work continues: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN

Purple graphic with colourful abstract figures and white text: “‘Grateful and proud to have been a member of Open Table for 14 years.’ Comment on #SaveOTN Crowdfunder, August 2026.”

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

'SUCH VITAL WORK, really pleased to support.' We're so grateful to everyone who has donated, prayed and shared our #Crowdfunder. Every contribution helps secure the future of Open Table and the communities we support. Help us keep the table open: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN

Purple graphic with colourful abstract figures and white text: “‘Such vital work, really pleased to support.’ Comment on #SaveOTN Crowdfunder, July 2026.”

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

DIGNITY & WORTH has awarded OTN a £5,000 grant to support our work creating LGBTQIA+ inclusive Christian communities. It’s a powerful act of solidarity at a crucial time. We’re hugely grateful for their support as we work to keep the table open. READ MORE: bit.ly/DWgrant0926

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

'OPEN TABLE does such great work - I look forward to seeing the network go from strength to strength!' That's what we're working towards. Your support is helping us secure the future of Open Table communities across England and Wales: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN

Purple graphic with colourful abstract figures and white text: “‘Open Table does such great work – I look forward to seeing the network go from strength to strength.’ Comment on #SaveOTN Crowdfunder, July 2026.”

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

'I WISH every church was as welcoming as Open Table!' We do too. That's why Open Table supports communities across England and Wales to create places of welcome, belonging and hope for LGBTQIA+ people. Help us keep the table open: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

'THERE ARE lots of inclusive Christians in this country, but we need to show it with our wallets as well as our words.' If you believe LGBTQIA+ people deserve places of welcome and belonging, please help secure Open Table's future: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN

Purple graphic with colourful abstract figures and white text: “‘There are lots of inclusive Christians in this country but we need to show it with our wallets as well as our words.’ Comment on #SaveOTN Crowdfunder, July 2026.”

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

‘SUCH VITAL WORK, really pleased to support.’ We’re now 86% of the way to our £16,000 #SaveOTN target: £13,811 raised so far. Just five days to go before our #Crowdfunder closes at midday Monday 7th September. Can you help us reach the finish line? crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn

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Kieran Bohan @abravefaith.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

My birthday is 1st September. Facebook asked if I wanted to create a fundraiser. No need, I already have one! I'm Director of a small national charity growing from one to nearly 40 communities across England & Wales since 2008. Read more below if you can spare a share or a donation. Thank you!

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

'GOD IS LOVE x” We couldn't agree more. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who is helping us keep Open Table's communities of welcome, belonging and hope open to LGBTQIA+ people. Donate. Share. Pray. crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN

Purple graphic with colourful abstract figures and white text: “‘Wish it could be more, keep up the good work y’all! God is love x.’ Comment on #SaveOTN Crowdfunder, July 2026.”

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

'WE ENJOYED the celebrations in Liverpool and see how it has grown over the years. May it continue to carry out its important ministry.” From one community in Liverpool to nearly 40 across England and Wales in 18 years. Help us ensure the story continues: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN

Purple graphic with colourful abstract figures and white text: “‘We enjoyed the recent celebrations in Liverpool, and see how it has grown over the years. May it continue to carry out its important ministry!’ Comment on #SaveOTN Crowdfunder, July 2026.”

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

'WE NEED YOU; we thank you, and we will support you.' We're deeply grateful. Every donation, prayer and share of our #Crowdfunder is helping secure the future of Open Table. Help us keep the table open: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN

Purple graphic with colourful abstract figures and white text: “‘We need you, we thank you, and we will support you.’ Comment on #SaveOTN Crowdfunder, July 2026.”

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

‘MORE THAN EVER it is important to have places where we can feel welcome, a sense of belonging, supported and come as we are.’ For LGBTQIA+ people of faith, Open Table provides that space. Please help us keep this vital work going: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN

Purple graphic with colourful abstract figures and white text: “‘More than ever it is important to have places where we can feel welcome, a sense of belonging, supported, and come as we are.’ Comment on #SaveOTN Crowdfunder, August 2026.”

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

AT #Greenbelt last year, Kieran our Director bumped into people from 13 Open Table communities - around a third of our network! This Saturday, he’ll be at The Table from 12 noon with a cuppa and time to chat about your community, or how to start one. Come and say hi! 🌈☕

Promotional graphic for Open Table at Greenbelt: “Come to The Table” on Saturday 29th August at 12 noon. It invites people to meet Kieran, Director of the Open Table Network, to talk about their Open Table community or how to start one. Greenbelt and Open Table logos and a cup illustration appear below.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

GOING TO GREENBELT? Look out for the OUT at Greenbelt stall and events. Out at Greenbelt is a volunteer team at the heart of the festival providing a place and space to tell stories, be valued and heard as part of the LGBTQIA+ community: facebook.com/OutatGreenbelt

Promotional graphic titled “OUT at Greenbelt – Our Events”, listing LGBTQIA+ events from Thursday to Sunday. Events include an unofficial meet and greet, Trans & Non-binary Meetup, LGBTQIA+ Singles Quiz, OUT Scratch Choir, OUT to Tea, OUT Eucharist, OUT Social, The Glitter Ball, LGBTQIA+ Family Picnic and The Long Table, with times and locations provided for each. A green “LET IT ALL GO” banner appears at the bottom.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

AWESOME consultation meeting last Saturday in #Margate #Kent 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: achurchnearyou.com/church/12049 #FaithfullyLGBT

A projected Open Table welcome slide reads “Come As You Are – You’re more than welcome here” and promotes an Open Table gathering at St John the Baptist Church, Margate, Kent. The slide includes the church and Open Table logos. A table with a jug, paper and pen is visible in the foreground.

The interior of St John The Baptist Church, Margate, decorated with colourful bunting. A large crucifix and carved wooden rood screen are above the altar, which is set with candles and flowers. An exhibition of photographs from the Queer Religion exhibition are visible behind the screen.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

'I'VE ONLY recently joined, but I can see how much of a difference it makes to the community.' That's why we're working to secure Open Table's future - so more LGBTQIA+ people can find communities where they belong: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN

Purple graphic with colourful abstract figures and white text: “‘I’ve only recently joined… but I can see how much of a difference it makes to the community.’ Comment on #SaveOTN Crowdfunder, July 2026.”

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

'I HAD an unexpected gift and wanted to pay it forward to support a cause that means a lot to me.' Thank you to all who have supported our #Crowdfunder. Every gift helps us continue creating communities where LGBTQIA+ people find welcome, belonging & hope: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN

Purple graphic with colourful abstract figures and white text: “‘I had an unexpected gift and wanted to pay it forward to support a cause that means a lot to me.’ Comment on #SaveOTN Crowdfunder, July 2026.”

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

OUT NOW: Our latest enews featuring new research showing Open Table is changing lives, our new film, a new #LGBTQIA+ chaplaincy role, our #Greenbelt event, #Crowdfunder progress, upcoming events & more: bit.ly/OTNenews240826 #ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

TWO WEEKS TO GO! ⏰ Together, you've raised £12,851 - 80% of our £16,000 target. Thank you! 💜 Now let's get over the finish line. Please donate, share and pray as we work to secure OTN's sustainable future: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

GOING TO #GreenbeltFestival? This year we're co-hosting a chilled reflective space on Sunday 30th with partners Inclusive Church & OUT@Greenbelt. Join us for food, music & story with young LGBTQIA+ activists, dreamers, movers & shakers, or share your own story around the table: bit.ly/OTgreenbelt26

Logos for OUT at Greenbelt, Inclusive Church and Open Table Network, arranged on a white background.

Screenshot from the Greenbelt Festical app showing “The Long Table: OUT”, inviting people to share food and stories with young LGBTQIA+ activists, dreamers, movers and shakers. The event is presented by Open Table Network, Inclusive Church and OUT at Greenbelt, with a session listed for Sunday 30 August, 7:45–9:00 pm.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

TODAY our communities in Nantwich, Wigan and Wirral - Heswall gather. Check out our communities page for details: opentable.lgbt/our-communities #ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #PlaceToBelong #RoomAtTheTable

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

'TURN OUR HEARTS and lives away from shame.' At the communion service on the day we recorded our new short film, Rector of Liverpool Revd Dr Philip Anderson reflected on Open Table, the widow’s offering and the life-giving power of belonging. Read his reflection: bit.ly/TurnAwayFromShame

Revd Dr Philip Anderson stands at the altar in the sailor's chapel at Liverpool Parish Church, wearing green vestments, as he preaches during the closing communion service. Members of the congregation sit around the altar.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

TODAY 22nd August 2-4pm: Open consultation in #Margate #Kent 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/OTconsultMargate #ComeAsYouAre #FaithfullyLGBT

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

AWESOME consultation meeting last Sunday with 2 churches in #Scunthorpe #Lincolnshire, exploring the need for an Open Table community there, and what kind of experience they want to create. Watch this space: crosby-saintgeorge.uk & bartonbriggmethodist.org.uk/brigg #FaithfullyLGBT

St George’s Church: A church interior with a projector screen displaying an Open Table “Come As You Are” welcome slide, a flip chart, candles and a small table at the front.

Brigg Methodist Church: A bright church meeting room with tables covered in floral tablecloths, chairs arranged around them, small flower arrangements, a kitchen area and a wooden cross on the wall.

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Open Table Network @opentablelgbt.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

WE'RE 78% of the way to our £16,000 #SaveOTN goal! Thank you for getting us this far. We now have until 7th September to reach our target and secure the future of our network of Open Table communities. Please donate, share, pray: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn

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