As Transgender Awareness Week comes to a close, we pause today to honor the journeys of transgender and gender non-conforming people of faith by sharing the 10 journey stories below. These blogs are all written by transgender people of faith, a majority of whom identify as Christian.

While these stories share the perspectives of individuals, they also cast a vision for our collective future. They cast a vision of the new life our faith can inhabit when the Christian tradition truly affirms and supports the trans and gender non-conforming people in our midst.

Too often, trans and gender non-conforming people experience spiritual abuse at the hands of our churches rather than the affirmation they deserve. Today, I call on Christians to join me in creating a faith that is not diminished by transphobia, racism, and misogyny—three sins that all contribute to violence against our trans and gender non-conforming siblings.

Today, I affirm these individuals as the very presence of God in our midst.

1. A Gospel Message For Queer People Of Faith
   by Leslie Rouser—Writer, Consultant
2. Wild Wise Woman
   by Angelica Ross—Executive Director and CEO, TransTech Social Enterprises
3. Discovering Abby & Becoming Myself
   by Abby Jensen—Vice President, Southern Arizona Gender Alliance
4. Open The Locks With Love
   by Stephanie Mott—Executive Director, Kansas Statewide Transgender Education Project
5. Season Of Waiting: A Queer Catholic Advent
   by Nick Stevens—Queer Catholic
6. Opening Doors: The Closet of Depression
   by Brett Stadtlander Religions Scholar
7. God Made Me Transgender, And God Does Not Make Mistakes
   by Katie Leone—Transgender Christian Author
8. The Best Christmas Gift Of All
   by Rachel Clark—Executive Producer, TRANSit
9. The Future Of Faith From A Trans-Man’s Perspective
   by Taj M. Smith—Intern, First Church Congregational in Cambridge
10. Trans Day Of Remembrance Is Over: Is Your Church Still Trans Inclusive?
    by J Mase III—Founder, awQward Talent

And finally, check out last year’s list: 10 Transgender Christians Share Their Journey Stories

If you’d like to share your story with us, email me to get started.

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