Posts Tagged ‘Trans/GNC Bloggers’
Creating Sacred Spaces For Trans & Gender Nonconforming People
Rev. Mykal Slack, recently featured on Believe Out Loud, is a trans-identified clergy person who describes himself as a “Bridge Builder, Worship Leader and Diversity Trainer.” I sat down with Rev. Slack for some tea in Boston where he serves as a Residency Manager in order to glean his insights on creating radically welcoming spaces for trans and…
Read MoreTrans Clergy Building Bridges In Multicultural Ministry
As a child, I was taken to my grandmother’s Baptist church in South Georgia every Christmas and Easter. While I am thankful for those experiences with her and have come to understand just how deeply and beautifully her faith has impacted me, I didn’t feel particularly connected to the church at that time. It wasn’t…
Read MoreA Transgender Man’s Journey To Ordination
Shannon T.L. Kearns made news last week as a transgender man who will be ordained in the North American Old Catholic Church. The following is Shannon’s reflection on his calling to ordination. My journey to ordination has been a winding one. I felt a call to ministry at a young age, but it seemed that…
Read MoreHonor The Transgender Day Of Remembrance
Every year at the end of November, communities across the globe come together to commemorate the International Transgender Day of Remembrance—a day dedicated to honoring trans* people who have lost their lives to acts of violence over the past year. You can click here to find a TDOR event in your area. This year, Standing…
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