top of page
Welcome to The OpenHouse.
A safe, supportive and empowering home for Nottingham's LGBTQ+ faith community.


Our thought-provoking events bring together LGBTQ+ Christians and other people of faith, in an affirming environment of friendship and support.
Events
- 10 Dec 2023, 15:00 – 16:00St Peter's Church, Nottingham, St Peter's Gate, Nottingham NG1 2NW, UKJoin with other inclusive Christians and our friends at the Notts LGBT+ Network for a service at St. Peter’s Church (next to Marks and Spencer in the city centre). This service of readings, prayer, and music is a wonderful opportunity to meet others and celebrate diverse faith which welcomes all.
- 13 Dec 2023, 19:00The Hemlock Stone, The Hemlock Stone, 1 Bramcote Ln, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2QQ, UKJoin us for our Christmas social at The Hemlock Stone pub. Sign up and pre-order your preferred meal choice by 6th December please. Once you sign up you’ll be sent the menu and a link to complete your pre-order.
- 20 Dec 2023, 19:00St John's Church, Carrington, Mansfield Rd, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2DP, UKJoin our friends at St John’s Church in Carrington, as we celebrate Nottingham’s annual Rainbow Carols service. This inclusive service, by and for the LGBTQ+ community is becoming a fantastic tradition so come and sing some absolute classics with us as we celebrate Christmas together.
- 24 Jan 2024, 19:00St Andrew's with Castle Gate URC Church, Goldsmith St, Nottingham NG1 5JT, UKWhat’s it like to be pressured into marrying someone of the opposite sex, maybe even having children, and then coming out later in life? We’ll listen to the stories of LGBTQ+ people who walked this journey, hearing their joys and sorrows, how they’re unpicking the past and building their future.
- 11 Feb 2024, 15:00St Peter's Church, Nottingham, St Peter's Gate, Nottingham NG1 2NW, UKJoin with other inclusive Christians and our friends at the Notts LGBT+ Network for a service at St. Peter’s Church (next to Marks and Spencer in the city centre). This service of readings, prayer, and music is a wonderful opportunity to meet others and celebrate diverse faith which welcomes all.
- 27 Mar 2024, 19:00St Andrew's with Castle Gate URC Church, Goldsmith St, Nottingham NG1 5JT, UKThis month - meet Chrissie Chevasutt - author, transgender advocate, and Church outreach worker for trans, intersex and non-binary communities. Her latest campaign - the Oxford Safe Churches Project got national media attention and she’ll be visiting to inspire us to think about replicating it.
- 14 Apr 2024, 15:00St Peter's Church, Nottingham, St Peter's Gate, Nottingham NG1 2NW, UKJoin with other inclusive Christians and our friends at the Notts LGBT+ Network for a service at St. Peter’s Church (next to Marks and Spencer in the city centre). This service of readings, prayer, and music is a wonderful opportunity to meet others and celebrate diverse faith which welcomes all.

What We Offer
The chance to make new friends, listen to insightful speakers, and opportunity to pray together. Find out what our free monthly events can offer you. We even provide snacks!

bottom of page