M Barclay

M Barclay

Country

United States

Occupation

Religion

Description

Non-binary Transgender United Methodist deacon who identifies neither as male or female, being the first such individual in the church and the first to become clergy. Formerly with Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Texas and a youth director with the church. Worked for Reconciling Ministries Network who work for the inclusion of trans and gender-nonconforming people in the church.

See Also

• Prominent Non-Binary Members of the LGBTQ Community

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.umc.org/news-and-media/transgender-person-commissioned-as-deacon
• http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/united-methodist-church-first-trans-deacon/
• http://um-insight.net/topics/m-barclay/