Tag Archives: LGBT

You Know It When You See It

Posted on November 15, 2017 by anyushka

Fitzrovia Chapel Exhibition by Gideon Mendel: The Ward Here’s some of the information on the exhibition from the Fitzrovia Chapel website: “In 1993, Gideon Mendel spent a number of weeks photographing the Broderip and Charles Bell wards in London’s Middlesex … Continue reading →

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Praise Ye The Duchess

Posted on February 4, 2017 by anyushka

Today I raise a toast to those who created a Polari Evensong at Westcott College this week.  I applaud their freedom, their courage, and their creativity.  What a fantastic way to channel their anger. We don’t need to appease our oppressors.  We take … Continue reading →

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Resist.

Posted on January 30, 2017 by anyushka

Giving thanks for the voices of resistance in the Church of England to the bishops’ report on ‘LGBT issues’ last week. Here is another wonderful sermon, by Leanne Roberts, Canon at Southwark Cathedral: “First they came for the latinos, muslims, … Continue reading →

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I AM

Posted on November 10, 2016 by anyushka

I am an immigrant. I am a woman (and an abuse survivor). I am part of the LGBT Community. I am a HUMAN BEING. I deserve equal rights, fair politics and leadership that is founded on just principles, integrity and … Continue reading →

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GOOD NEWS!

Posted on July 9, 2016 by anyushka

The United Reformed Church votes to allow the marriage of same-sex couples in its churches This afternoon, Saturday 9 July 2016, the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church (URC) voted in favour of allowing its local churches to conduct and register … Continue reading →

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To LGBT Or Not To LGBT…

Posted on July 3, 2016 by anyushka

(source) Given that sexuality is a scale, not an either-or, and that there may well be many moments of attraction that are never acted on, I think sometimes that the LGBT community is a lot bigger than any of us is … Continue reading →

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A People the Lord Has Blessed

Posted on June 28, 2016 by anyushka

  This was my message walking with Christians at Pride on the Pride parade last weekend – surrounded by others holding up sign with similar messages: God Adores You Christian, Gay and Proud You Are Amazing, You Are Loved Love … Continue reading →

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Praying with Pride.

Posted on June 26, 2016 by anyushka

Originally posted on The Art of Uncertainty:
Yesterday’s Pride in London saw thousands of LGBTI people, including hundreds of Christians, march through London joyfully proclaiming and celebrating who we are. At a packed-out service at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, we…

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Prayer Request

Posted on June 18, 2016 by anyushka

Hi all, can I ask those of you who pray to please hold the preparations for Pride in London next Saturday in your prayers, especially everybody’s safety. Thousands will be there, marching or cheering, and many of us are afraid … Continue reading →

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If I Do Not Have Love, I Have Nothing

Posted on June 18, 2016 by anyushka

I may be able to speak the languages of human beings and even of angels, but if I have no love, my speech is no more than a noisy gong or a clanging bell.  I may have the gift of … Continue reading →

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