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Open Table Network 30/08/2023 Open Table Network 30/08/2023

50 Tiny Things - A Quiet Communion at Greenbelt

THIS YEAR Greenbelt, an inclusive, affirming Christian festival of artistry, activism and belief, celebrated 50 years. Last Sunday morning, Jo Clare-Young, and OTN Co-Chairs Alex Clare-Young and Sarah Hobbs, led a Quiet Communion service as an alternative to the main celebration on the main stage. Here is an extract of the service they hosted.

Open Table Network 10/08/2023 Open Table Network 10/08/2023

This is my story: Wonderfully made

‘This is my story’ is an occasional series of short devotions, based around the Bible, the experiences of Open Table members, reflection and prayer. OTN Trustee Roo Stewart introduces the series here, and shares his contribution to inspire us to add our own to the series.

Open Table Network 05/08/2023 Open Table Network 05/08/2023

Open Hands: Pride at Liverpool Cathedral - Shout it loud!

DURING THE PRIDE SERVICE at Liverpool Cathedral on Sunday 30th July, following reflections on the Welcoming Christ, The Hospitality of Abraham, and The Outraged Christ, we moved through the Cathedral to the Lady Chapel to conclude our service, with a reflection by Jen Williams, founder of Open Table Sefton, echoing this year’s theme for Pride In Liverpool: ‘Shout It Loud!’

Open Table Network 04/08/2023 Open Table Network 04/08/2023

Open Hands: Pride at Liverpool Cathedral - The Outraged Christ

DURING THE PRIDE SERVICE at Liverpool Cathedral on Sunday 30th July, following reflections on the Welcoming Christ, and The Hospitality of Abraham, we moved through the Cathedral to two more points for reflection. The third was at the sculpture of The third was at the sculpture of The Outraged Christ, a 15ft high depiction in wood, iron and steel of the crucifixion of Jesus.

Open Table Network 03/08/2023 Open Table Network 03/08/2023

Open Hands: Pride at Liverpool Cathedral - We are God's work of art

DURING THE PRIDE SERVICE at Liverpool Cathedral on Sunday 30th July, following a reflection on the Welcoming Christ statue, we moved through the Cathedral to three more points for reflection. The second was at the icon of the hospitality of Abraham, also interpreted as representations of the three persons of God (Father, Son and Spirit).

Open Table Network 02/08/2023 Open Table Network 02/08/2023

Open Hands: Pride at Liverpool Cathedral - The Welcoming Christ

AT THE CLOSE of Pride in Liverpool on Sunday 30th July 2023, Liverpool Cathedral and Open Table collaborated to host a reflective service that brought us together and celebrated the vulnerability and visibility of Pride. The theme of the service took inspiration from the statue of the Welcoming Christ by Elizabeth Frink which stands over the entrance to the Cathedral, greeting visitors to the Cathedral with open hands.