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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We join Bishop Matthew Heyd in standing with the Reverend Flourish Klink, in gratitude for their witness. Thank you for proclaiming the Good News and for being a beacon of courage and hope, Fr. Flouish, and thank you for vocally standing with them and all of us, Bishop Heyd. ⚓️

Image: Episcopal Diocese of New York shield, with the words The Bishop of New York just underneath

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Every person is made in the image of God.

Our trans siblings are completely beloved by God. They belong in this Church in the altar and in the pew.

I ordained the Rev. Flourish Klink. They are a faithful priest and gifted pastor. I am proud to serve alongside them.

Their voice is important. When one of us is singled out, we stand together. That is what the Body of Christ does.

We meet Christ in one another.

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Episcopal Church appoints its first transgender cathedral dean | PinkNews www.thepinknews.com/2026/09/16/mica…

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

“The way that trans people are being treated in this world, in this culture, in this country, it is one of the many things that keeps me up at night. It’s contrary to the gospel. It’s a scandal to the heart of God.” —Episcopal Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe ⚓️ episcopalnewsservice.org/2026/09/08/f...

Queer Episcopal clergy gathered for a photo with Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe following the closing Eucharist at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Minneapolis, following the Full & Equal conference celebrating 50 years of the journey toward full inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in the Episcopal Church.
Photo credit: Cynthia Black

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

“Being the first transgender cathedral dean underscores for Cronin how he and other transgender Christians feel at home in The Episcopal Church …. [where] ‘I can exist exactly as who I am and be found by Jesus, and help other people find Jesus.’” ⚓️ episcopalnewsservice.org/2026/09/01/w...

Fr. Micah Cronin, dean of All Saints’ Episcopal Cathedral in Milwaukee, stands in vestments in church.

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

"we are not a debate. We are human beings. We are tired of being the projection screen for irrational fears, scapegoated for political failures, spoken about rather than engaged with." Pauli Murray Urges Us On - A Reflection on the Supreme Court Decisions www.transepiscopal.org/blog/pauli-m... 🕯️

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Pauli Murray Urges Us On - A Reflection on the Supreme Court Decisions

Today is the Feast Day of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, trail-blazing Episcopal priest, gender nonconforming, multiracial Black lawyer, civil rights advocate, labor organizer, poet, and feminist. The...

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Follow-up: here is an icon of Saint Marinos, written by a queer iconographer. His feast day was recently celebrated at St. David’s, Lansing, MI. Thank you to Phoebe Kihêw for commissioning the icon and for sending us the photos! ⚓️

Icon of Saint Marinos holding a baby. He is dressed in a brown monastic habit and hood and the child is swaddled in brown robes as well. The background is a gold-orange and the lettering and halo are blue

Photo of a chapel at St. David’s, Lansing, Michigan. There is altar with flowers and an icon of Saint Marinos in front, with two stained-glass windows on either side of the reredos behind the altar.

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Sermon preached by the Rev. Dr. Cameron Partridge to the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, meeting in the Diocese of Puerto Rico, June 2026 ⚓️

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

“Nearly 30 years after my first encounter with the life of Marinos, who is now on our calendar of saints, I found myself at a retreat for trans, non-binary and Two Spirit Episcopalians. I cannot express to you how powerful this gathering was. Electrifying.” ⚓️ www.transepiscopal.org/blog/the-mid...

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Beloveds, Happy Trans Day of Visibility! We are so happy to share news of this wonderful recent retreat, with deep thanks to Aaron Scott, Gender Justice Officer of the Episcopal Church. 🏳️‍⚧️ 🕯️ #TDOV2026 #TDOV #TransJoy episcopalnewsservice.org/2026/03/31/t...

The Episcopal Church’s first retreat for transgender, nonbinary and two-spirit Episcopalians, held March 16-19 in the Diocese of California, started with participants building a community altar using sacred objects they brought from home, including rosaries, icons and handmade crucifixes. Photo: Courtesy of Aaron Scott.

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Jim Naughton @jimnaughton.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Happy Trans Day of Visibility, especially to these folks, whose spiritual journey has enriched my own.

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

🚨 Last call! Registration closes at midnight Eastern Time tonight for the upcoming TRANS//FIGURED spiritual retreat which is being offered by the Gender Justice Office of the Episcopal Church. There are just a few spots left — over 50 have already registered representing 26 dioceses! ⚓️

(Multicolor flyer with the Episcopal Pride shield):

TRANS // FIGURED:
A SPIRITUAL RETREAT FOR TRANS, NONBINARY, AND TWO-SPIRIT EPISCOPALIANS

SPONSORED BY THE GENDER JUSTICE OFFICE OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

MARCH 16-19
IN THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF CALIFORNIA

CONTACT AARON SCOTT AT
ASCOTT@EPISCOPALCHURCH.ORG
WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

The Episcopal Church

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NPR @npr.org · 21/02/2026

As several global tensions simmer, the Pentagon is removing thousands of transgender troops under an anti-DEI push. How might a focus on gender identity distract from mission readiness? n.pr/4tEdun4

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Former top general calls military's removal of trans troops a costly mistake

As several global tensions simmer, the Pentagon is removing thousands of transgender troops under an anti-DEI push. How might a focus on gender identity distract from mission readiness?

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Also from our recent clergy retreat, here is a powerful word from the Reverend Canon Carla Robinson, Canon for Multicultural Ministries & Community Transformation, Diocese of Olympia. May her words strengthen and inspire you as they did us. ⚓ www.transepiscopal.org/blog/sermon-...

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Sermon #2 for Trans, Nonbinary & Two-Spirit Clergy of The Episcopal Church

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

We were so grateful that Aaron Scott, the churchwide Gender Justice Officer, preached at our recent clergy retreat, honoring the feast of the Reverend Florence Li Tim Oi. Sharing his sermon here. May it strengthen and inspire you as it did us. 🕯️ www.transepiscopal.org/blog/sermon-...

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Sermon for Trans, Nonbinary & Two-Spirit Clergy of The Episcopal Church

Twenty-one Trans, Nonbinary, and Two-Spirit Clergy of the Episcopal Church recently gathered for a retreat in Northern California. We had three days of sabbath, connection, networking, and energizing....

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Episcopal trans, non-binary, two-spirit clergy recently gathered on retreat; here is a sermon preached there by Aaron Scott, Gender Justice Officer of the Episcopal Church, for the feast of Florence Li Tim Oi. May it strengthen and inspire you as it did us. ⚓️ www.transepiscopal.org/blog/sermon-...

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Sermon for Trans, Nonbinary & Two-Spirit Clergy of The Episcopal Church

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Re-upping this call. Almost full but there are a few spots left!

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

TRANS // FIGURED: a spiritual retreat for rest, renewal, & resilience of trans, nonbinary, and two-spirit Episcopalians, ages 21+, lay & ordained WHEN: March 16-19, 2026 WHERE: Diocese of California COST: Suggested donation $100. Meals & lodging provided. LINK: dfms.formstack.com/forms/transf... ⚓️

Flyer shows the Episcopal Church shield in Progress Pride rainbow flag colors and says:

Trans // Figured:
A spiritual retreat
For trans, non-binary, and two-spirit Episcopalians
Sponsored by the Gender Justice Office of The Episcopal Church
March 16-19, 2026
In the Episcopal Diocese of California
Contact Aaron Scott at AScott@episcopalchurch.org with any questions.

Flyer also has a QR code for registration.

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Glad to say the Episcopal Church is included here. ⚓️

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Follow up on this protest — today brings good news that Sutter is backing down, for now. Thank you to all the Episcopalians and other Christians, lay and ordained, who were there. And people of all faiths. ⚓️ sfstandard.com/2025/12/16/s...

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Sutter reverses decision on gender-affirming care for kids

After parents rallied and raised the alarm, Sutter Health reversed its plan to stop gender-affirming care for patients under 19. But families fear the pause is temporary as federal threats loom.

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Jordan Haynie Ware @godwelcomesall.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is a proud sponsor of today’s Trans Day of Remembrance event here in #yeg 🕯️

A Black man, the event organizer, is speaking to a room of listeners in a bar to welcome them to this TDOR event

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

On Nov. 20 and thru the week, Episcopal churches nationwide will observe Transgender Day of Remembrance by holding worship services and prayer vigils to memorialize transgender individuals and to raise awareness of violence against trans people. #TDOR ⚓️ episcopalnewsservice.org/2025/11/19/e...

A candlelight vigil at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Louisville, Kentucky, memorializes transgender individuals who’ve been targeted or murdered for being who they are. Nov. 20, 2023. Photo: John Nation

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

“There is a disgraceful misconception that all people of faith do not affirm the full spectrum of gender–a great many of us do. Let it be known instead that our beloveds are created in the image of God-Holy and whole.” —many diverse faith traditions including the Episcopal Church ⚓️

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

On this #NationalComingOutDay: we’re glad we can say that there is a place in the Episcopal Church for us to be our whole selves, wondrously made as we are. For history, connection, and resources, this page is a good place to start: www.episcopalchurch.org/organization... ⚓️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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LGBTQ+

Trouble viewing? Click to view stream mirror. ON THIS PAGE For decades, LGBTQ+ Episcopalians and allies have worked to make The Episcopal Church a place of belonging and inclusion. We have prayed, stu...

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

An open letter from the Episcopal Consultation to the Episcopal Church on the accord with former bishop John Howard. www.theepiscopalconsultation.org/an-open-lett...

Link to text of letter:

https://www.theepiscopalconsultation.org/an-open-letter-to-the-episcopal-church

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

🚨 Last day! to comment to the FTC on gender affirming care. The Episcopal Church supports 🏳️‍⚧️ care. Per resolution 2022-D066, we “advocate for access to gender affirming care in all forms as part of our Baptismal call to respect the dignity of every human being.” ⚓️ transequality.org/ftc-hands-of...

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Tell the FTC: Hands Off Gender-Affirming Care | A4TE

The FTC has opened a 60-day public comment portal—and your action and your story are urgently needed. This is a critical opportunity to submit your public comments in support of gender-affirming care ...

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Sarah Lawton @sarahelawton.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

“As a religious leader, I don’t serve political powers, the principalities of this age. I serve Jesus of Nazareth, who came as a stranger, was oppressed by a state system and taught us and told us to welcome the stranger and to stand with all who suffer.” — Episcopal Bishop Julia Whitworth ⚓️

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

It should be needless to say, but it is perhaps at this moment worth saying, that transgender individuals have the same right as anyone else to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Thank you to Episcopal News Service for honoring the Rev. Vicki Gray with this story about her path-breaking life and ministry: episcopalnewsservice.org/2025/08/12/r... ⚓️

Photo of the Rev. Dr. Vicki Gray, deacon in the Episcopal Church, who died on August 3 at the age of 86. Vicki was the first openly trans person to be ordained in the Diocese of California (San Francisco Bay Area), in 2006.

In this posed photograph taken from her Facebook page, she wearing a black blouse and baby-blue knitted cardigan sweater, a blue-and-white necklace and earrings. She has blond hair and a broad smile as she looks directly at the camera.

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Good piece of reporting here on the impact of anti-trans laws on communities beyond trans folks and their families. We hear many of these stories from churches across the country.

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

We are so sad to have lost our comrade the Rev. Dr. Vicki Gray over the weekend. She was a dear friend, fierce advocate, devoted deacon, and member of our Steering Committee for many years. We lift up our friend with gratitude for her life and witness. ⚓️ www.transepiscopal.org/blog/remembe...

Deacon Vicki Gray stands, smiling broadly, amidst a crowd of fellow advocates for LGBTQ inclusion at the General Convention of the Episcopal Church in Anaheim in 2009. Vicki is wearing a bright green shirt with white lettering that says:

HERE I AM
SEND ME!
I am a witness
to God’s
inclusive love

The others in crowd are wearing similar tshirts in bright green, red, and blue colors.

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Today is the first death anniversary of our beloved Rev. Gari Green. We miss her so much - her wisdom and wicked sense of humor. Gari would have a lot to say about the present times, and we carry her voice with us. Here is what we wrote last year. ⚓️ www.transepiscopal.org/blog/remembe...

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Remembering the Reverend Gari Green

The TransEpiscopal community mourns the loss and celebrates the life and witness of one of our own: the Reverend Gari Green. Gari died on Thursday, July 25th after a brief illness, lovingly...

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Rep. Alice Wade @alicefornh.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Amazing news! I just got word that Kelly Ayotte has just vetoed HB148, a bill that would repeal non-discrimination protections for trans people in New Hampshire. It was a long and at many times terrifying journey, but I'm glad she understood how terrible this would be for all Granite Staters.

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

This afternoon several trans clergy & allies from the Episcopal Diocese of California rallied with others outside Stanford Medical Center protesting “compliance in advance” with Trump admin demands to curtail care for people under 19, against medical evidence. ⚓️ wwwsfchronicle.com/health/artic...

Trans and allied Episcopal clergy rally outside Stanford Medical Center. There are four adults in the photo, all wearing clerical collars; two are holding hand-lettered signs in pink and blue that say “Trans Rights Are Human Rights.”

A crowd of several hundred people is gathered outside Stanford Medical Center for a rally for trans health care on July 14, 2025; several folks are holding signs and one is waving a pink and blue flag. The rally is in response to Stanford’s abrupt decision to curtail certain health care procedures for trans youth and young adults under age 19, apparently in response to political pressure and against current medical standards.

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

It has been two years today since we lost Iain Stanford to cancer, surrounding him with love and care in his final days as he made his way into God’s own keeping. A few days before he died, Iain and Cameron recorded a final conversation—words of courage even for these times. ⚓️ vimeo.com/981787068

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Iain Stanford Spiritual Autobiography - July 5, 2023

An oral history / spiritual biography of the Rev. Iain Stanford, recorded by the Rev. Cameron Partridge in the days before Iain's passing on July 10, 2023.

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Today the Episcopal Church commemorates the life of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, a remarkable scholar, activist, and priest who likely was also trans. We give thanks for Dr. Murray’s life, work and witness in the civil rights and feminist movements both within and beyond the borders of the church. ⚓️

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Notes for Pride weekend - a number of Episcopal clergy and lay folks were be present at a rally led by trans youth at San Francisco City Hall last night. Today we join the SF Trans March, starting with a Eucharist at 4:45pm outside the friary (573 Dolores) on Dolores Park. All welcome! ⚓️

About a dozen Episcopal clergy and laity gathered at a rally for trans health care outside San Francisco City Hall, June 26, 2026. Some are wearing clergy collars and several are dressed in shades of pink and blue. They are holding handmade and printed signs reading “Beloved,” “Trans is Sacred,” and “You Are Beloved / No Exceptions / The Episcopal Church in the Bay Area,” decorated in blue and pink and Pride Progress flag colors

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TransEpiscopal @transepiscopal.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Our response to the Supreme Court Skrmetti ruling today. Stand with us. ⚓️🏳️‍⚧️ 📸 credit: @jackjenkins.me, @RNS www.transepiscopal.org/blog/in-resp...

Episcopal priest the Rev. M. E. Eccles stands in front of the Supreme Court on the day of oral argument on the Skrmetti caseñ, December 4, 2024. He is wearing a hat, a clerical color, a colorful stole, and white t-shirt with black lettering: This is What a Trans Priest Looks Like. He is standing in a crowd with placards and flags. Behind him is the Supreme Court building. Photo credit: Jack Jenkins, Religion News Service

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