The Salisbury Diocese LGBTQIA+ Chaplaincy team is a group set up to provide pastoral support and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ people within the Diocese of Salisbury. The Chaplaincy team are concerned that the recent Supreme Court ruling may cause pain to many people, and may even be used as a cover for transphobic abuse. Diocesan LGBTQIA+ chaplains support the statement issued by the trustees of Together for the Church of England, a group of Anglicans working for a more diverse and loving Church of England, that states:
‘We want to make absolutely clear our belief that trans people are beloved, held, and rejoiced over by the God who loved each and every one of us into being, and for our trans siblings to know that we stand in solidarity alongside you. We will not stay silent as you face the way ahead, and we commit ourselves to listening to and amplifying your voices.
"You are holy and adored by God. We will not stand by when anyone tries to diminish or deny the dignity of God’s beloved children and our treasured siblings.’
We ask that, whatever our various views on the matter, we bear in mind that many people are struggling and suffering because of the emotional pain caused by this judgement. Can we please be careful in the use of words, and can we please pray for the many lay and ordained members of our diocese who have been affected by this judgement
For information and support please contact: LGBTQ.chaplaincy@salisbury.anglican.org