It turns out that the Rev. Sarah Flynn, who was the first known transgender clergy on my UMC timeline was friends with the Rev. Tomila Louise (of blessed memory, d. 2005) who transitioned “a year or two” earlier than Sarah. I hope to share more of Tomila’s story in the near future, but for now here is Sarah’s letter to the UMC Judicial Council in support of Drew Phoenix, citing Tomila’s story (and her own).
From: Sarah Flynn
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007, 9:00 AM
To: judicialcouncil@umc.org
Subject: RE: Rev. Drew Phoenx
To the members of the United Methodist Judicial Council
RE: In support of the appointment of Rev. Drew Phoenix
September 13, 2007
I write to you in support of the appointment of the Rev. Drew Phoenix, clergy member of the Baltimore Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
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