Beschreibung:
This inclusive and welcoming guide shows churches how to create an accepting atmosphere for the trans community. It offers practical guidance about how to respond to trans people's pastoral needs through church and chaplaincy, and weaves contemporary first-hand accounts and inclusive examples of scripture throughout.
Acknowledgements; The Authors; Foreword by Dr Susannah Cornwall; Introduction; 1. Understanding who trans people are; 2. What the Bible really tells us about trans people; 3. The culture wars and the Christian community; 4. Loving someone trans; 5. Towards a transgender inclusive liturgy; 6. How to be a transgender affirming congregation; Appendices A: A suggested outline syllabus on trans awareness for a clergy continuing ministerial development/continuing professional development day; B: The Genderbread Person; C: Useful Organisations & Networks; D: Poem - Grave Robbers by Peterson Toscano; References