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Title: Methodists tackle transition issue in clergy sex changes
Post by: LostInTime on May 30, 2007, 06:39:41 AM
Post by: LostInTime on May 30, 2007, 06:39:41 AM
Washington Times (http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20070529-110055-9859r.htm)
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."
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."