OUR MOST READ BLOGGER since 2022 is back with the ninth of a series sharing more of her story. This month she reflects on her first long term relationship, which led to domestic abuse. Names have been changed. In the Affirmative is a monthly blog from Open Table member Wendy Young who shares her life, thoughts and experience as a queer Christian in Britain.

A COMMITMENT to inclusive language often has a weakness when it comes to the language we use when we speak about God. Sadly, this is especially true of the scriptures we use, explains Michael Hampson, a published author devoting his early-retirement from parish ministry to producing practical resources for busy clergy and lay-led congregations, beginning with the weekly lectionary resource Sunday Scriptures for Reading Aloud: ssra.uk.

A MOVING and thought-provoking play in Liverpool last month invited us to imagine Jesus coming back to Earth now as a trans woman. Here playwright and performer Jo Clifford reflects on the impact of her return to Liverpool and her Queen Jesus performance.

OUR MOST READ BLOGGER since 2022 is back with the eighth of a series sharing more of her story. This month she reflects on how she came to know that God’s love is for everyone. In the Affirmative is a monthly blog from Open Table member Wendy Young who shares her life, thoughts and experience as a queer Christian in Britain.