A day conference exploring how to make our churches more inclusive. So...

"any person regardless of sexuality or gender identity will find our local church to be a place of welcome, embrace, inclusion, affirmation and sanctuary."

Oasis Foundation Open Church Charter.

Keynote speakers:

• Gareth Streeter from Oasis UK, introducing the Open Church Network and Charter for inclusive churches

• The Rt Revd Geoff Annas, Anglican Bishop of Stafford, co-author of the Diocese of Lichfield statement: Welcoming and honouring LGBT people

• Revd Dr Christina Beardsley, member of co-ordinating group for the Church of England’s forthcoming Episcopal Teaching Document on Sexuality and Marriage and contributor to Trans Britain: Our Long Journey from the Shadows ed. Christine Burns

On the day you'll be asked to sign up for two breakout groups from a choice to include the following:

• Gender identity, sexual orientation and mental health

• Creating safe sacred spaces for LGBT+ Christians

• Advocating for change in your church community

• The Equality Act and religious exemptions

• Testimonies of people’s experiences

The ticket price also includes lunch, and morning and afternoon refreshments.

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