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OUT NOW: Our January e-news with a new #ThisIsMyStory podcast, a #NewYear reflection, and news from our growing network including a community launch and two birthday celebrations. READ MORE: bit.ly/OTNenews0126

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'GOD WANTS and loves me as I am, and had never called me to an impossible task.'
Kai from Open Table Salford reflects on God’s unconditional love and recognition, belonging and redemption, in our #ThisIsMyStory podcast. READ/LISTEN: bit.ly/otnCalledByName

[Video] Veteran shares her story of abuse by an officer who should have protected her. She's speaking out to protect others. #PTSD #Veteran #ThisIsMyStory #Justice 🙏

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'GOD HAS ALWAYS worked through those the system overlooks, resists or excludes.'
Jo from Open Table Colchester's reflection, on how she sees God's call for her even when the Church doesn't, was the 7th most viewed post on the OTN website in 2025: bit.ly/otnCalledAnyway #ThisIsMyStory ##2025review

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THE 13th MOST VIEWED post on the OTN website in 2025 was OTN Director Kieran's reflection on the response to news reports of his civil partnership - the first to be registered in a place of worship in the UK - in our #ThisIsMyStory devotional podcast: bit.ly/otnChosenOutOfTheWorld #2025review

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#RoomAtTheTable Day 25:
'IN MY FAMILY, I was sometimes treated as the lamb to the slaughter. With Jesus, I am a rainbow lamb of God.' - #Christmas Carol, OTN Co-Chair on our #ThisIsMyStory #podcast - READ/LISTEN HERE: bit.ly/otnLifeToTheFull

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#RoomAtTheTable Day 24:
'Denying how I was created to love meant denying the loving power and purpose of God’s creation; denying the moon and stars of their place to shine.'
- Sarah, Liverpool on our #ThisIsMyStory #podcast. READ/LISTEN HERE: bit.ly/otnMadeToShine

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#RoomAtTheTable Day 20:
'God has led me to new spiritual homes in Open Table and the United Reformed Church. Through them, God taught me to “come as you are”, to simply be with no obligation to impress God.' - Richard, Wirral
READ/LISTEN on our #ThisIsMyStory #podcast bit.ly/otnMoreThanEnough

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#RoomAtTheTable Day 17:
'God didn’t make a mistake when making me... God doesn’t merely tolerate my existence but actively celebrates it.' - Roo, OTN trustee, in our #ThisIsMyStory podcast: bit.ly/otnwonderfullymade

The journey has been long, arduous, and impactful. The camera is my lens. Faith is the path. Yaweh is the light in the darkness. Forever grateful. Enternally prosperous.
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AN EXTRA #PrideMonth e-news! Includes a call for contributions to our #ThisIsMyStory podcast, a new #InTheAffirmative, a birthday celebration, a bishop's visit, a consultation and TWO new community lauches PLUS more Pride Month resources. READ MORE in our resource-full enews: bit.ly/OTNenews270625

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A new trans Christian campaign, our 'vital, life-saving' annual report, a response to our #ThisIsMyStory podcast, a reflection on Open Table's 17th birthday, a #RefugeeWeek story, more #PrideMonth resources, and a bishop's visit! READ MORE in our resource-full enews: bit.ly/OTNenews200625

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'KINDNESS is the antidote to judgment and hatred. Kindness is respectful and inclusive and builds community.'
Last month OTN Director Kieran reflected on negative responses to his civil partnership on our #ThisIsMyStory #podcast. Moon from Open Table Liverpool responds: bit.ly/ThinkingKindly

#ChronicIllnessAwareness #MedicalGaslighting #InvisibleIllness #ThisIsMyStory #RealHorror

This is my story: Chosen out of the world — Open Table Network ‘This is my story’ is an occasional series of short devotions, based around the Bible, the experiences of Open Table members, reflection and prayer. This month OTN Director Kieran Bohan reflects on…

...news reports of his civil partnership - the first to be registered in a place of worship in the UK: bit.ly/otnChosenOutOfTheWorld [2/2] #ThisIsMyStory

Warren and Kieran sign the schedule of civil partnership - the first couple to do so in a UK place of worship. PHOTO: Simply Perfection.

'THE VILEST ABUSE has come from those who somehow believe that two people of the same gender wanting to commit to each other in love is a threat to their faith or way of life.'
In the first of a new series of our #ThisIsMyStory podcast, OTN Director Kieran Bohan reflects on the response to [1/2]

Don’t just submit the story for them, share it now - we are the people of America! 🇺🇸
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#wearethepeople. #thisismystory. #Iwillnotbequiet.

"Once I was Tiw, son of Dagda, an Elvish prince in the beauty of Thysm Lran. I drowned long ago in the Flood with my Viis heart-mate.

I was reborn in the dark and gloom of the Dimwold, a demon lord...."
#thisismystory #Elezen #FFXIV #ffxivroleplay
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Join us today, and every Sunday, for 10am Communion Service - let Jesus be a big part of your story! #jesus #church #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #inclusivechurch #PraiseGod #pray #communion #thisismystory

It was so weird and they like pulled me into their area lmfao . I had to take a selfie to get a Diet Coke. I just wanted a Diet Coke. Never got the selfie sent to me.

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