Transgender pastor tells all

[Shana A]

Transgender pastor tells all

Story Published: Sep 27, 2009 at 11:05 PM PDT
By Meghan Kalkstein KATU News and KATU.com Staff

http://www.katu.com/news/local/62290067.html

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Epworth United Methodist Church has strong roots, dating back to its founding in 1935, but its members welcome a break from tradition.

That break can be no more easily personified than with pastor David Weekley.

"We liked him from the beginning," said church member George Azumano.

More than two years ago, the Reverend Weekley became the church's pastor. It wasn't until just a month ago, in a sermon to his congregation of about 220, that he revealed a secret.

[Suzy]

This is a wonderful chance for the United Methodist to set a great example.  I hope they do not miss this opportunity.

Kristi

[Allamakee]

One conference of the Methodists, in 2007, previously approved a transsexual pastor - Drew Phoenix.  However, a few years earlier, that same section of the Methodists rejected Rebecca Steen as pastor.