Open Table Liverpool

2023 marks the 650th anniversary of Julian of Norwich’s book, Revelations of Divine Love. On 7th October Open Table people gathered at the Cenacle Convent in Wavertree to explore this ‘ahead of its time’ work. Warren Hartley from Open Table gave this reflection on the day sharing Brian Thorne's idea that Mother Julian "may be seen as perhaps the most radical psychotherapist there has ever been and should be studied by every aspiring therapist."

The books from which the research for this reflection was taken are:

1. Infinitely Beloved: The Challenge of Divine Intimacy by Brian Thorne

2. Person-Centred Counselling and Christian Spirituality: The Secular and the Holy by Brian Thorne

For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia

Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt

2023 marks the 650th anniversary of Julian of Norwich’s book, Revelations of Divine Love. On 7th October Open Table people gathered at the Cenacle Convent in Wavertree to explore this ‘ahead of its time’ work. Lou Ryan from Open Table gave this presentation on the life and times of Mother Julian at the start of the day.

For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia

Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt

This sermon was given by the Revd Poppy Thorpe, Vicar of All Saints with St Frideswyde's Crosby, at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community. All Saints with St Frideswyde also hosts Open Table Sefton.

The reading was Matthew 16:13 to 20.

⁠For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia

Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt

This sermon was given by the Revd Canon Dr Crispin Pailing, Rector of Liverpool, at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community.

The reading was Matthew 15:21 to 28.

⁠For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia

Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt

This reflection was given by the Jen Williams, Verger at LIverpool Cathedral and Founder of Open Table Sefton at a service held at Liverpool Cathedral celebrating Liverpool Pride.  

The reading was Luke 19:29-40

In the talk Jen mentions the wonderful Elizabeth Frink "Open Hands" statue above the main doors to the Cathedral. Jen advises the following correction: Elisabeth Frink sadly died a week *after* the statue was unveiled. She watched it from home on the television & her son went to the unveiling in her place. 

Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church.  The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt

This sermon was given by the Revd Cate Jacobs at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community.  

The readings were:

1. Genesis 25:19-end

2. Matthew 13:1-9 & 18-23

⁠In the Silence Name Me by Ted Loder⁠

For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia

Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church.  The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt

This sermon was given by the Revd Cate Jacobs at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service celebrating our 15th Birthday.

The readings were Psalm 84, Romans 5:1-6 and Genesis 18:1-15

For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia

Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church. The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt

This sermon was given by the Revd Dr Charlie Bell at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service celebrating International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2023.  The reading was John 17:1-11

For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia

Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church.  The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt

This sermon was given by the Revd Dr Augustine Tanner-Ihm at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service for the LGBTQIA+ Community.  The reading was John 20:19-end

For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia

Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church.  The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt

This sermon was given by the Revd Dr Louis Johnson at the Open Table Liverpool community hosted by St Bride's Church Liverpool, UK for a Communion Service celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility 2023.  The readings were Ephesians 5:8-14 and John 9.

For details on the Open table Liverpool community visit www.stbridesliverpool.org.uk/lgbtqia

Open Table is a network of ecumenical Christian worship communities which offer a warm welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church.  The first Open Table community began at St Bride’s Liverpool in June 2008. Now Open Table communities gather across England and Wales, hosted by inclusive churches in four denominations (Anglican, United Reformed Church, Baptist, Methodist). To find out when and where you can 'come as you are' visit www.opentable.lgbt