Synod may consider transgender baptisms
Published: May 22nd, 2015
The Church of England is being asked to debate plans to introduce a ceremony akin to a baptism to mark the new identities of Christians who undergo so called gender transition.
The Rev Chris Newlands, the vicar of Lancaster Priory, proposed the motion to the General Synod, after he was approached by a person seeking to be “re-baptised” in his new identity. The motion, which was passed by Blackburn Diocese last month, could be debated at a future General Synod meeting.
Related News:
Huge rise in young 'transgender' referrals
Campaign for transgender toilet access
Related Coverage:
After my sex change, I'm now a woman in the eyes of God (Telegraph)
Church of England to consider transgender naming ceremony (Guardian)
