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This is my story: The colours of creation

‘This is my story’ is an occasional series of short devotions, based around the Bible, the experiences of Open Table members, reflection and prayer. This month Revd Jayne Taylor reflects on her experience of the diversity of gender beyond the male/female binary.

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Realising an unattainable dream - An Open Table volunteer becomes a priest

IN MAY 2021 we shared the news that a long-term supporter of Open Table had been recommended for ordination training in The Church of England. Nick Birnie-Campbell, who has supported several Open Table communities in the north-west for many years, was ordained as a priest at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday 29th June 2024. Here Nick shares an update on his journey.

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