European Forum
The Sibyls is now a member group of the European Forum
of LGBT Christian Groups
At the annual conference of the European Forum of LGBT
Christian Groups, held in May 2018 in Gdansk, Poland, The
Sibyls was elected into the Forum by a unanimous vote.
The addition of The Sibyls to the Forum family has
particular significance, as it is the first and only
trans group out of more than 40 member groups
CHURCH
OF ENGLAND GENERAL SYNOD PASSED THE MOTION ON
WELCOMING AND AFFIRMING THE GENDER IDENTITIES OF TRANSGENDER
PEOPLE.
IT DEMANDS THAT THE GOVERNMENT BAN "GAY CURE" THERAPIES
JULY 8th and 9th 2017
"That this Synod, recognising the
need for transgender people to be welcomed and affirmed in
their parish church, call on the House of Bishops to
consider whether some nationally commended liturgical
materials might be prepared to mark a person's gender
transition".
For
more details of this and the "Gay Cure" motion:
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LGBT Catholics Westminster
Is welcoming and open to all
Catholics. It has an active fellowship of many lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgendered Catholics, as well as their
parents, families and friends. For more details:
BREAKING NEW GROUND
The
European Forum of LGBT Christian Groups held its 2019 Annual
Conference, which was hosted by UK-based member groups 26–30
June 2019, in Canterbury The Sibyls are part of the
organising group. As well as contributing to the main
conference, we organisinsed a transgender pre-conference as
part of this event.
FOR MORE DETAILS INCLUDING THE TRANS PRE-CONFERENCE
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GIRES: Gender Identity
Research and Education Society
GIRES' purpose is to
improve the lives of trans and gender non-conforming people,
including those who are non-binary and non-gender.
GIRES is a
volunteer operated membership charity that, in collaboration
with the other groups in its field, hears, helps, empowers
and gives a voice to trans and gender non-conforming
individuals, including those who are non-binary and
non-gender, as well as their families.
GIRES uses evidence
from these individuals' lived experiences, combined with
scientific research into gender identity development, to
educate all those who are able to improve their wellbeing.
We contribute to policy development regarding equality and
human rights for these individuals, especially in
healthcare.
GIRES also delivers
training, e-learning and information to public and private
sector organisations, many of which are Corporate Members of
the charity, for instance when a trans or gender
non-conforming employee or student needs support.
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Other Groups
Open Table
Open Table is an
ecumenical Christian worship community which offers a warm
welcome to people who are: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, Asexual
(LGBTQIA) and all who seek an inclusive Church.
A Road Map to Inclusion –
Supporting Trans People of Faith
The Gender Identity
Research and Education Society has developed this
important guide on supporting trans and gender diverse
people of faith. It is intended to serve as a companion to
the charity’s previous successful booklet: ‘Inclusivity –
Supporting BAME Trans People.’ The guide can be
downloaded by clicking the button
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