Show solidarity with our trans, non-binary, intersex siblings: Sign this open letter to UK Parliament
Screenshot of the ‘UK Christians for Trans Rights’ open letter to MPs. Click on the image to read the letter and add your support.
The Open Table Network (OTN), a growing partnership of Christian communities hosted by and for LGBTQIA+ people, our families, and friends, is calling on supporters to sign an open letter in response to UK government policies that threaten the safety, dignity, and rights of trans, non-binary, and intersex people.
The open letter, titled ‘UK Christians for Trans Rights - Open Letter to MPs’ addresses concerns regarding UK government policies affecting trans, non-binary, and intersex people.
The letter was created by Revd Sam Mackie, formerly part of the leadership team of the Open Table community in Derby, now an LGBTQ+ Chaplain in Essex. It urges Members of Parliament to take immediate action to protect the rights and dignity of trans, non-binary, and intersex people. More than 450 Christian leaders and church members have already signed it.
Why it matters
This open letter is a powerful collective voice of concern. It challenges the current direction of UK government policy and rhetoric, which is increasingly hostile toward trans, non-binary, and intersex people. From delays in banning so-called 'conversion therapy' to harmful narratives around trans identities, the letter highlights how these actions - and inactions - are causing real harm.
At a time when political decisions risk deepening division and discrimination, this open letter serves as a statement of hope, resistance, and solidarity. It is an invitation to say, as trans, non-binary, and intersex people, and those who care for their well-being: we are here, we are part of this nation’s life, and our voices must be heard.
Kieran Bohan, Director of the OTN charity, said:
‘We endorse this letter, aligning with its mission to create and sustain safe, inclusive spaces hosted by and for LGBTQIA+ people in diverse churches across England and Wales. As LGBTQIA+ people of faith, we are often spoken about but rarely listened to. This letter is a chance to change that - to challenge injustice and call for policies rooted in compassion and equality. We invite all who care about justice and inclusion to stand with us.’
What you can do
Read the letter: Click here to read the open letter
Sign and share: Add your name and help amplify the message across your networks.
Speak out: Advocate for trans, non-binary, and intersex people. Your voice matters.
Let’s send a clear message to the UK Government: Our faith is not a reason to be silent in the face of injustice - it is the reason we speak out.
To read the letter and add your support, please visit: UK Christians for Trans Rights - Open Letter to MPs.
