Equal Love Campaign

  1. Marriage, Bishops and the Global Fight for LGBT Equality

    2 March 2013

    Collage of photos showing LGCM current issuesAn exciting opportunity to hear the Rev Sharon Ferguson, Chief Executive of the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement, speaking about these topical issues and discussing the work and future of both the national and local organisation.

    Date and Time: Saturday 2nd March 2013 at 2.30pm
    Location: Southernhay Church Dix’s Field, Exeter, EX1 1QA
    Opposite bus station, next to the Civic Centre, adjacent to the Princesshay Quarter – look out for the spire!
    Parking available at Princesshay 1, 2 and 3 – but allow time for queuing.

    The afternoon will end with a short ecumenical communion service and light refreshments

     

    For more information contact:
    Iain Mc Donald: iain.mcdonald@mansfield.oxon.org 01392 255655
    Rob Yeomans: rob.yeomans1@btinternet.com 01566 781570
    National Office: www.lgcm.org.uk lgcm@lgcm.org.uk 02077391249


  2. LGCM welcomes parliamentary equal marriage vote

    6 February 2013

    The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM) has welcomed the House of Commons decision to back equal marriage in England and Wales. Over two-thirds of the MPs who voted were in favour of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, which has cross-party support. The Bill still has to pass through committee stage, and the House of Lords, to become law.

    Rev Sharon Ferguson, Chief Executive of LGCM, said:

    The debate and vote in Parliament for marriage equality are extremely encouraging. Many MPs spoke movingly about the issues involved, including a number whose Christian faith has led them to support equal marriage.

    There is still some way to go before the Bill becomes law, so we should not be complacent. Those who believe in equality need to continue to make the case for allowing couples to pledge their love and commitment to each other in marriage, and for faith communities which wish to celebrate this to be allowed to do so. This will extend religious freedom.

    Changing the law here will bring practical, emotional and spiritual benefits to many lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people, their families and communities in England and Wales. It will also bring hope and encouragement to LGBT people and human rights activists in those other parts of the world, including in the Commonwealth, where homophobic laws seriously damage people’s lives. Working for justice is part of witnessing to God’s love for all.


  3. LGCM celebrate the courage of Steve Chalke

    16 January 2013

    Steve ChalkeThe Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM) wish to offer their full support to Steve Chalke after his announcement regarding same-sex partnerships.

    For a long time it has been understood that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people were welcome at Oasis but without any public declaration to this effect.

    The more evangelical sectors of the Christian faith have made their views on homosexuality abundantly clear and therefore it is a courageous move to make to state openly a belief opposed to this position.

    Reverend Sharon Ferguson, Chief Executive, said: ‘Whilst many are applauding Steve on his announcement there will also be those who will be shunning and rejecting him. Consequently LGCM is holding Steve in prayer at this exciting but difficult time.’