Continue reading “OC2: Mx Chris Paige”I am OtherWise. … I am a survivor of the violence and terrorism of nonconsensual gender, but I am no longer divided against myself.
Chris Paige in
“OtherWise”
OtherWise Christian 2: Stories of Resistance
Continue reading “OC2: Minister KimiFloyd”
To be two-spirit is to bring two halves back together, to heal division in myself, and then help end the oppression of my people. … I am rejecting centuries of language and violence that tried to deny my existence…Minister KimiFloyd in
“Balance”
OtherWise Christian 2: Stories of Resistance
Continue reading “OC2: Ms. Jessica Henrich”
I came to this congregation thinking that I was unworthy of love, but the voice of God spoke through [them] and helped me to realize that I was wrong about being unworthy.Jessican Henrich in
“Unexpected”
OtherWise Christian 2: Stories of Resistance
Continue reading “OC2: Rev Louis Mitchell”
I claim this Holy Hybrid space, in the creases and folds between, as holy space… To be a Holy Hybrid is to claim my own both/and without shame or reservation.The Rev. Louis Mitchell in
“Holy Hybrids”
OtherWise Christian 2: Stories of Resistance
Foreword by the Rev Victoria Kolakowski (retired)
Preface by Mx Chris Paige
Introduction by Mx Chris Paige
My friend and co-conspirator wrote this invocation for the 2013 online Transgender Day of Remembrance service that we did as TDOR Unite. That project was co-sponsored by Transfaith, the Trans People of Color Coalition, the Trans Latin@ Coalitions, and The UU Church of the Larger Fellowship.
Everybody knows that I love me some Louis, but I think this is one of his best things–on a topic that is so difficult to do well. I am grateful that he agreed to let me properly publish it as a part of In Remembrance of Me, Bearing Witness to Transgender Tragedy this year. Review the Table of Contents for links to additional content previews!
Continue reading “We Gather by Louis Mitchell”
OtherWise Christian Ambassadors are transgender (or OtherWise) Christians who are available in your local area to share both OtherWise Christian: A Guidebook for Liberation and their own stories and testimonies. I believe that books are important, but our communities also need the opportunity to be in real-life community with folk who can tell their own stories.
Louis Mitchell wrote the forward for OtherWise Christian, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that he is also an OtherWise Ambassador! He also authorized to sell copies of the book and you ought to have him sign his forward (though he tries to be shy about that).
Rev Louis Mitchell is frequently in Massachusetts, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Southern California. He travels frequently, so be in touch to find out more about his availability. Reach out to invite him into your community. You’ll be supporting me, the book, and his ministry.
Don’t forget to compensate him for his time with you, if he’s leading an event or preaching in your congregation. His time and expertise are valuable. Continue reading “OtherWise Ambassador: Rev Louis Mitchell”
I would also love to find collaborators who might help me create similar resources for other denominations and movements, as a historical record. Please be in touch!
Continue reading “United Church of Christ Transgender Timeline”
I call the period from 1996-2006 the “transgender spring,” that is, the first decade of transgender Christian publishing. While not intended to be a detailed history, I do want to highlight a bit about what it meant to be writing about transgender concerns in that period. Every sighting of a transgender Christian was precious through those years. Continue reading “The Transgender Spring, 1996-2006”
Pilgrim Press, affiliated with the United Church of Christ, played a remarkable role in the time period that I call the “transgender spring” (1996-2006). These five books were an unprecedented and unparalleled contribution to the emergent conversation about transgender experience:
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