LGBT charity, No Going Back, will host their first ever Christmas carol service led by Father Peebles on Friday, December 6 at St. George’s Church, Bloomsbury starting at 7pm. The charity provides free legal representation for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender asylum seekers in the UK, who are fighting not to be returned home to face persecution.
Founder director, Stuart Hanson, said:
“Firstly, we would like to St. George’s church for welcoming us. I think this shows the inclusive approach the church has when it comes to worship. This service will be our first London event, aimed at getting people to about our work in the capital and the issues faced by of our service users.”
“We are so pleased to welcome London Gay Men’s Chorus, which will add that extra sparkle to the Christmas service. Also taking part in the service will be Amy Lamé (Hostess, ‘Duckie’ at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern), Phyllis Opoku-Gyimah (Exec. Director, UK Black Pride), Bisi Alimi (Activist) and Dr. Greg Ussher (Acting Chief Executive, The Metro Centre).”
“The event is listed as an LGBT Carol Service, but you don’t have to be gay to support the cause. It is about supporting the belief that people should be allowed to love whoever they want and not be persecuted. Love is a human right which no person should be without.”
The service is not a ticketed event and there is no charge. There will be refreshments after the service and an opportunity to buy No Going Back’s unique Christmas cards featuring Leeds Channel 4 celebrity and glamour model, Drew Ashlyn Cunningham from My transsexual summer as the Angel Gabriel.
All donations are in aid of No Going Back and will support LGBT asylum seekers in the UK.
Stuart’s concluded saying:
“Let us make a statement this Christmas to the Russian government, to Mugabe and other regimes, who make love a crime, and show the LGBT worldwide our support.”
WHAT: Carol Service in Support of LGBT Asylum Seekers
WHERE: St. George’s Church, Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SR
WHEN: Friday, December 6
TIME: Doors open at 6.30pm for 7pm start
To learn more about the essential work of No Going Back, visit: www.nogoingback.org.uk
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