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Methodists tackle transition issue in clergy sex changes

Started by LostInTime, May 30, 2007, 06:39:41 AM

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May 30, 2007, 06:39:41 AM
Washington Times
By Julia Duin
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
May 30, 2007

But Mr. Phoenix's case was a bit unusual; when he had first taken on the pastorate of St. John's almost five years ago, he was Ann Gordon. About a year ago, he legally changed his name and announced he would undergo a medical transformation from female to male with an operation, which has been performed, and ongoing hormonal treatments.

"As I continue to transition, to fully claim myself as a male, I find myself coming home to the child God created me to be," Mr. Phoenix told Methodist delegates on Thursday. "I find myself joyful, whole and peaceful. And I find myself even more effective as a pastor."
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