Kieran our Coordinator reflects on how a year of lockdowns radically changed the way we work together with our LGBT+ Christian partners

TODAY Christians remember the Annunciation, when God's messenger announced that Mary would bear God's son, and name him Jesus, and she said ‘Yes’. (Luke 1. 26-38). Here is a point of view of the angel, written by OTN Patron Rachel Mann, in her 2015 book A Star-Filled Grace.

This prayer written by Pádraig Ó Tuama is inspired by an Irish saying, in which the same word can mean both shelter and shadow. On this National Day of Reflection, it feels fitting at this time when many of us feel the shadow of fear and need to shelter to keep ourselves and each other safe.

DID YOU HEAR the one about the advert which led to a huge petition for ‘trying to cause gratuitous offence to members of the Christian community’? Unfortunately it’s no joke, and the petition has probably done more to harm the public perception of Christianity than the advert. Our Co-ordinator Kieran Bohan explains.

The England & Wales Census on 21st March will ask voluntary questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time. This should ensure that LGBT+ communities are counted, but there are problems, especially for trans and non-binary folk. Our Co-Chair Alex Clare-Young explains.

When you read Dazzling Darkness - I write when, not if, for I believe it is a must-read! - you will be gifted Rachel’s very self as you read, you will be invited to love not only Rachel, but all of those who have experienced othering, and you will be challenged to respond. This is a book that will change you.