Rev. Malcolm Himschoot

REV. MALCOLM HIMSCHOOT
United Church of Christ
Denver, CO

I transitioned from female gender expression to male gender expression when I was 23 years old. I was in seminary at the time, and the Shower of Stoles Project paid a visit to our campus. I walked around reading stories of people who could not follow their call into ecclesial ministry. Little did I dream that I, as a transsexual, would be able to do so! I was ordained in 2005 at the age of 27. My local church and pastor carried me all the way. The UCC had no policies against it, and in fact that year the denomination co-produced a documentary film, CALL ME MALCOLM, to spark progress for all trans people.

This stole was given in celebration of the United Church of Christ's 50th Anniversary, and for the refuge that the UCC has offered for so many GLBT clergy.

David Lohman
Faith Work Coordinator
National Gay & Lesbian Task Force's Institute for Welcoming Resources
Home of the Shower of Stoles Project
2007

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