You are invited Sunday, 15th May, to our regular Communion Service for Liverpool's LGBTQIA+ community, friends and family - 6.30pm at St Bride's Liverpool AND ONLINE - refreshments served from 6pm.
To lead the service this month we welcome Open Table's own Fr Gerry, who has been part of the community from the very beginning. Gerry is a Catholic Priest and will celebrate mass for us as part of our commitment to ecumenism. As always EVERYONE is welcome - bring a friend.
We’ll be celebrating International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB), marked on 17th May and is a worldwide celebration of sexual and gender diversity. It began in 2004 to draw the attention of policymakers, opinion leaders, social movements, the public and the media to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTI+ people internationally. It is now celebrated in 130 countries
To help keep the gathering as safe as possible we ask you to wear a mask unless you are exempt, and will continue to observe social distancing. To help you feel more comfortable in the space, we’ve bought some lanyards in red, orange and green and you’ll be invited to pick a red one if you wish to keep strict social distancing, orange for the middle (e.g. fist bump etc) and green if you are comfortable with a hug or handshake. Everyone will asked to respect each other’s choices, it will all help us to gather again both safely and comfortably.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Everyone is welcome at Open Table. Open Table is an LGBTQIA+ affirming Christian community which aims to create a safe and supportive place for you to explore your faith and what this might mean for your own spiritual journey. No matter who you are, where you've come from, or where your journey may take you, you will find a welcome.
TO JOIN ON ZOOM
Please do bring some bread and wine, biscuit & grape juice or any other combination you desire and we can share food together despite not being able to share sacramentally.
After the service, you are welcome to stay on for a chat.
To join the gathering just click this link: (or copy and paste):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3487627488?pwd=WmVMU3N3NUd3a0tYMXhLSDlqaTJRQT09
You'll be asked to either download a free piece of software/app (also works on phones) or click "start from your browser" and it will load in your browser.
Don’t have a video camera on your computer or phone? You can dial in instead from any telephone for just audio and still take part. There isn’t a Merseyside number but try one of the following:
0131 460 1196
0203 051 2874
0203 481 5237
0203 481 5240
If prompted enter:
Meeting ID: 348 762 7488
Password: 494498
Do try joining before 6.30pm if you are worried about connecting and someone will be available to help if we can.
Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday evening.