Obviously this photo is a little humorous, not particularly serious, but it is important. Why? Because I am sick and tired of people telling me that it is not ok to be trans because ‘the body is a temple’, writes OTN Co-Chair Alex Clare-Young.

‘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 we hear from OTN trustee Neil Rees, on revisiting Scripture to find its message of radical inclusion.

LAST MONTH, the Open Table Bradford community hosted an away day addressing challenges that people face about ‘what the Bible says…’ about LGBT+ people. Dr Diana Tremayne, a member of the Church of England’s governing body General Synod, shares how this day helped her prepare for this month’s extraordinary meeting in London to debate blessings of same-gender relationships.