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Transfaith Chris Dowd

Transfaith By Chris Dowd

Transfaith by Chris Dowd


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A resource for ministers and congregations who want to begin to understand and/or welcome trangender people into their congregations.

Transfaith Summary

Transfaith: A Transgender Pastoral Resource by Chris Dowd

A resource for ministers and congregations who want to begin to understand and/or welcome transgender people into their congregations. The book has the following aims: to give the results of the first research based project into the experiences of trans Christians in the UK; to provide a theological and biblical framework by which ministers and congregations can begin to appreciate transgender people's perspectives; to provide a series of insights that inform the pastoral care of transgender people, their families and friends; to provide resources in the form of liturgies and Bible studies that can be used by ministers and congregations exploring the needs of gender variant people.

Transfaith Reviews

'Offers compassionate Christians an intelligent discussion about transgender people and their concerns which has been desperately needed for decades.' -- Christine Burns MBE
'There is much wisdom here for us all, and many practical resources, including Bible studies, liturgies and pastoral guidelines. Every pastor and theologian should have this book on their shelves, though it won't sit on the shelf for long.' -- Professor Nicola Slee
'It will strengthen your commitment to an imaginative and compassionate pastoral theology.' -- The Revd Canon Professor John Woodward

About 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. a Church of England priest, worked in parishes for twenty-two years, and as a healthcare chaplain for sixteen years, the last eight as Head of Multi-faith Chaplaincy at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London. An advocate for trans inclusion in the Church, Tina is a member of the Sibyls, Christian spirituality for transgender people, and co-editor with Michelle O'Brien of 'the Sibyls' book', This is My Body: hearing the theology of transgender Christians (2016) also published by DLT. is Managing Director of the Center for LGBTQ & Gender Studies in Religion at the Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, CA, USA.

Additional information

GOR010773375
9780232533118
0232533113
Transfaith: A Transgender Pastoral Resource by Chris Dowd
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd
20180125
224
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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