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[[File:LGCMlogo-150x150.jpg|thumb|LGCM logo]]The '''Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement''' ('''LGCM''') is a UK-based charity which challenges homophobia and transphobia, especially within the Church and faith based organisations, as well as working to create and praying for an inclusive church. It was founded in 1976, originally as the Gay Christian Movement. | [[File:LGCMlogo-150x150.jpg|thumb|LGCM logo]]The '''Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement''' ('''LGCM''') is a UK-based charity which challenges homophobia and transphobia, especially within the Church and faith based organisations, as well as working to create and praying for an inclusive church. It was founded in 1976, originally as the Gay Christian Movement. | ||
| − | The Chief Executive is [[Rev Sharon Ferguson]], who took over in 2008 from [[Rev Richard Kirker]]. | + | The Chief Executive is [[Rev Sharon Ferguson]], who took over in 2008 from [[Rev Richard Kirker]]. In amy 2014 LGCM announced that [[Tracey Byrne]] would be taking over as the new Chief executive as from the 2nd of June.<ref>http://www.lgcm.org.uk/2014/05/lgcm-announces-appointment-of-new-ceo/</ref> |
LGCM has local groups in various parts of the country (including [[3F]] in central London) and a group in Nairobi, Kenya. | LGCM has local groups in various parts of the country (including [[3F]] in central London) and a group in Nairobi, Kenya. | ||
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http://www.lgcm.org.uk/ | http://www.lgcm.org.uk/ | ||
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[[Category:Christian]] | [[Category:Christian]] | ||
Revision as of 12:13, 16 May 2014
The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM) is a UK-based charity which challenges homophobia and transphobia, especially within the Church and faith based organisations, as well as working to create and praying for an inclusive church. It was founded in 1976, originally as the Gay Christian Movement.
The Chief Executive is Rev Sharon Ferguson, who took over in 2008 from Rev Richard Kirker. In amy 2014 LGCM announced that Tracey Byrne would be taking over as the new Chief executive as from the 2nd of June.[1]
LGCM has local groups in various parts of the country (including 3F in central London) and a group in Nairobi, Kenya.
LGCM is a member of the European Forum of LGBT Christian Groups.
LGCM denomination-specific "caucuses"
- YLGC – Young LGBT Christians
- EF – Evangelical Fellowship
- Outcome – The Methodist Caucus
- Roman Catholic Caucus
- Reformed – The URC Caucus
- Anglican Matters – The Anglican Caucus
- Affirm – The Baptist Network
