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  • 25 May 2011
    What the Kirk decided

    There has been some uncertainty as to what the Church of Scotland General Assembly actually voted for, and against, on the issue of coupled same-sex ministers and related issues. on Monday 23 May 2011.

  • 25 May 2011
    Kirk moves forward in debate on gay people in ministry

    The Church of Scotland General Assembly, meeting in Edinburgh, has moved towards the acceptance of ministers living in a same-sex relationships.

  • 22 May 2011
    Pilgrimage plans published

    It is now less than four weeks before I begin walking from Birmingham to London as a pilgrimage of repentance for my former homophobia. I'm delighted with the support and encouragement I've received and I'm very pleased to report that details of events during the walk have now been published.

  • 18 May 2011
    Christianity and homophobia in Britain today

    To tackle homophobia, we need to understand it. Recent years have seen a backlash against LGBT rights in the UK. This is partly because changing views on sexuality have become a focus for people alarmed by the declining status of what they regard as Christian morality. But it's not a morality that has much in common with the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus.

  • 10 May 2011
    Ugandan gay activist honoured with prestigious human rights award

    Jacqueline Nabagesera, a Ugandan gay rights activist, has been awareded the prestigious Martin Ennals Awards for Human Rights Defenders.

  • 9 May 2011
    Churches back chaplain over helpline for gay farmers

    A chaplain running a dedicated helpline for gay farmers has received a steady number of calls from men struggling to cope with their sexuality.

  • 15 Apr 2011
    Brent Council denies discriminating against Christians

    Brent Borough Council has denied discriminating against Christians. Critics of the claim of discrimination say that it does not stand up under scrutiny.

  • 30 Mar 2011
    Central London church to host event promoting repentance of homophobia

    A central London church will mark the final destination of a Christian writer's pilgrimage of repentance for homophobia this summer.

  • 16 Mar 2011
    Tatchell criticises East London Pride over 'anti-Muslim bigotry'

    Peter Tatchell has withdrawn support for East London Gay Pride after reports that some of the organisers have links to the far-right English Defence League (EDL).

  • 9 Mar 2011
    Take a stand against homophobia, says Ugandan bishop

    An Anglican bishop in Uganda has urged the Anglican Communion not to "keep quiet" about abuse and violence faced by gay, lesbian and bisexual people.