We are part of the Open Table Network (OTN) - a growing and connected partnership of Christian worship communities that welcome and affirm people who are:

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer / Questioning, Intersex & Asexual (LGBTQIA) + our families, friends & allies.

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The network has been created by and for LGBTQIA+ people. We meet (online at the moment, but usually in person) in inclusive churches, where we find God and each other and have the time and peace to grow together.

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Churches don’t always feel ‘safe’ or welcoming to LGBTQIA+ people. But our name, ‘Open Table,’ is an open invitation to come in, just as you are, and be with us in a safe, affirming community.

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In Northallerton, we meet as a worshipping community on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 pm at St James, Romanby, and all are welcome to come as you are, no matter where you are on your faith journey. Check our events page for more details.

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Open Table Vision:

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• We know God loves us and has given each of us precious lives, identities and relationships which God calls us to live out with integrity.

• We’re building communities to witness that everyone belongs to God - just as you do.

• All the communities in our Network are hoping for and working towards these things.

 

Open Table Mission:

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To create safe and sacred spaces:

• Where everyone can encounter the infinite, unconditional, intimate love of God.

• which warmly welcomes and affirms people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA), + our family and friends, and anyone who wants to belong in an accepting, loving worship community.

 

Open Table Values:

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• Safe: Welcoming, supportive, accountable and safeguarded.

• Sacred: Meeting God and each other on holy ground through heartfelt words and music.

• Sacramental: Spiritual Communion - a sharing in worship and friendship.

• Sustaining: All year round, sharing and learning together.

• Space: Room to be yourself.

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Join us

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WORSHIP TOGETHER: We meet on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 pm, at St James; Church, Romanby, Northalleron, where we share a meal, fellowship, and come together sacramentally sharing bread and wine.

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PLAY TOGETHER: Social events:  we will have a regular programme of social events which will be advertised on the events page and Facebook.

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LEARN TOGETHER: We will be holding regular workshops and seminars to help us to learn more about what it means to be Christian and LGBTQIA+.  Again these events will be on the events page and Facebook.

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