Church of England: Reflection on the House of Bishops’ failure of leadership The Church of England’s latest decision on same-sex blessings and clergy relationships has left me questioning whether I can continue in the discernment process for ordained ministry—or even remain an active member. Once again, the Church has given in to the forces of… Continue reading A Church that still cannot love freely
Category: Equality & Inclusion
Brown Shirts around the corner? Why we must confront Britain’s slide to the Far Right
Yesterday’s scenes in London — tens of thousands rallying behind Tommy Robinson, violent clashes with police, and chants straight from the darkest pages of European history — were not an aberration. They were a symptom of something far more dangerous: a political culture that has normalised far-right populism and is increasingly dancing to its tune.… Continue reading Brown Shirts around the corner? Why we must confront Britain’s slide to the Far Right
In the Image of God: a queer Christian response to the UK Supreme Court ruling on Sex and Gender Identity
This post was written for OneBodyOneFaith and was published on the charity’s website on Monday 26 May 2025 For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139.13-14 On April 16, 2025, the UK Supreme Court delivered a… Continue reading In the Image of God: a queer Christian response to the UK Supreme Court ruling on Sex and Gender Identity
“The Stones Would Shout Out” – Palm Sunday: a protest that became a movement
A homily delivered at Open Table, St John Waterloo on Sunday 13 April 2025 on the Palm Gospel (Luke 19:28-40, Jesus’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem). Opening Prayer: Loving God, we gather today as your beloved people, fearfully and wonderfully made. As we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, fill our hearts with your radical love. Let… Continue reading “The Stones Would Shout Out” – Palm Sunday: a protest that became a movement
Celebrating two decades of promoting inclusion in sport: my welcome remarks at Access Sport’s 20th Anniversary Dinner
The City of London Corporation was delighted to welcome Access Sport to Guildhall last night (27 November 2024) to celebrate the charity’s 20th anniversary, marking two decades of making inclusion the norm in community sport by tackling access barriers faced by disadvantaged and disabled young people. As Lead Member for Sport, it was my privilege… Continue reading Celebrating two decades of promoting inclusion in sport: my welcome remarks at Access Sport’s 20th Anniversary Dinner
“I am the bread of life”, a homily on Jesus’s nourishing love
Open Table, St John Waterloo, Sunday 11 August 2024 Trinity 11 – Gospel: John 6:35, 41-51 “I am the bread of life” That is quite a declaration from our Saviour. “whoever comes to me will never be hungry and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty” This was the first of the “I am”… Continue reading “I am the bread of life”, a homily on Jesus’s nourishing love
Trans youth are loved
In the summer of 2024, in the face of open hostility towards trans people and especially trans young people, in the media, social media, and in political life, the Trans Solidarity Alliance invited celebrities, politicians, and the general public to record short videos telling trans young people that they are loved. Here is mine.
“Peace be with you” – a homily on radical inclusion
Open Table, St John Waterloo, Sunday 14 April 2024 Easter 2 – Gospel: Luke 24:36-48 As we gather this evening for our Open Table service, full of warmth, welcome and inclusion here at St John’s, we come with our own unique experiences, our struggles, and our joys. As queer Christians, we often come to Church… Continue reading “Peace be with you” – a homily on radical inclusion
Time for change that will bring a more equal share in God’s kingdom for everyone – a homily on the parable of the wicked tenants
In a departure to my usual occasional blog posts, this one records the first time on which I have preached in church and hopefully will be the first of several such posts where I have the opportunity to publish homilies and sermons as I begin to explore my vocation towards ordained ministry. I hope readers… Continue reading Time for change that will bring a more equal share in God’s kingdom for everyone – a homily on the parable of the wicked tenants
Pride in the City 2023
I had the privilege of hosting the reception at Guildhall following the Pride flag raising in June 2023. Here is the speech I gave welcoming the over 200 guests that evening.
C. E. Lord OBE 