
St Mark’s was proud to share a stall with representatives from several Christian groups at Sheffield Pride this weekend. On Sunday morning we welcomed Jayne Ozanne, a leading gay evangelical who works to ensure full inclusion of all LGBTI Christians at every level of the Church, as our preacher. We enjoyed a barbeque lunch and Pride-themed worship at our 8.00pm Night Service. The LGCM display “Coming Out” will be on view in church all week – please come and see it if you can. There’s still a long way to go but we’re proud to be on the journey towards a more whole body of Christ. You may find the following words help your reflections:
A community …
capable of embracing all its members,
granting to each the dignity of belonging
and the respect born of making a worthwhile contribution,
one enriched by diversity
and unthreatened by change,
rooted in a common core
of values and aspirations
… for this we pray.