Barry Trayhorn

Barry Trayhorn is an ordained Pentecostal minister who was forced to resign from his post as a gardener at HMP Littlehey, after a complaint was made about Bible verses he quoted at a prison chapel service where he volunteered.

Barry comments: "I am being punished simply for daring to say what the Bible says."

Media Appearances

Barry Trayhorn talks to BBC Three Counties Radio about his case

Libby Powell defends Barry Trayhorn and Christian freedoms on BBC Three Counties Radio

Rev Barry Trayhorn explains his case

Articles

University fires chaplain for views

July 20th, 2018

This week Glasgow University fired a chaplain after he ran a service at his parish church to atone for the offence of gay pride in Glasgow. The Glasgow Pride event was led by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and drew 12,000 people through the streets.
Response to criticism on Facebook of Christian Concern and the case of Rev Trayhorn

August 25th, 2017

Andrea Williams responds to some criticism of one of our legal cases that appeared on Facebook over the summer.
A judicial warning shot that should put the fear of God into us | Andrea Williams

August 10th, 2017

Andrea Williams comments on the case of Rev. Barry Trayhorn, who lost his appeal last week at the Employment Appeal Tribunal.