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Title: Transgender pastor tells all
Post by: Shana A on September 28, 2009, 08:30:25 AM
Post by: Shana A on September 28, 2009, 08:30:25 AM
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 (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.
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 (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.
Title: Re: Transgender pastor tells all
Post by: Suzy on September 28, 2009, 08:34:59 AM
Post by: Suzy on September 28, 2009, 08:34:59 AM
This is a wonderful chance for the United Methodist to set a great example. I hope they do not miss this opportunity.
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Title: Re: Transgender pastor tells all
Post by: Allamakee on October 04, 2009, 06:02:03 PM
Post by: Allamakee on October 04, 2009, 06:02:03 PM
One conference of the Methodists, in 2007, previously approved a transsexual pastor - Drew Phoenix (http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2007-10-18-transgender-methodist_N.htm%5B/url). However, a few years earlier, that same section of the Methodists rejected Rebecca Steen as pastor.