Book cover for Trans Affirming Churches: How to Celebrate Gender-Variant People and Their Loved Ones by Chris Dowd and Christina Beardsley

Trans Affirming Churches

How to Celebrate Gender-Variant People and Their Loved Ones

2020 Released
176 Pages
3-4 Hours
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Jessica Kingsley PublishersISBN 9781784509255

There remains a lack of knowledge and understanding about trans people in the church, and trans people who are religious can experience bias in their faith communities. With the help of their many years of experience working with trans people negotiating their relationships with religious institutions, the authors (one of whom is trans) have created this accessible, valuable guide that will educate and improve churches' relationship with trans people.

Combining first-hand interviews, the authors' own experiences and scripture analysis, this thought-provoking guide uses this combination of ancient and contemporary stories to outline a theology that welcomes and includes all people whatever their gender identity or sexual orientation. Written from this inclusive Christian perspective, the book answers questions about trans people that are specific to church communities.

Chris Dowd

was originally a Minister in the LGBT identified Metropolitan Community Churches for over a decade planting a queer friendly fresh expression called Journey in the West Midlands. At the same time, he served as a special category minister for the United Reformed Church as a University Chaplain at Aston University. He retrained as a minister of Word and Sacrament within the United Reformed Church and currently serves as a Chaplain at Hull University and as minister for several churches.

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Christina Beardsley

is a priest and hospital chaplain, writer and activist for trans inclusion in the Church.

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