Category Archives: Transgender

Be Not Afraid

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

This is a special message to my transgender and non-binary friends, brothers, and sisters. God knows your heart. God knows your soul. From the moment of your creation, God has known. God knows your fears and your anxieties. God knows … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of the Day

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

In these days we seem to see an up-tick in violence and hate-based crimes against the LGBT community, especially against the transgender community. We witness groups of people who are influenced and fueled by the hate-filled rhetoric of ignorant homophobic … Continue reading →

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Reflections for April 15th, 2018

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

This is me. This is me as a transgender woman, three months into hormone replacement therapy. This is also me standing at the door to my church in Willimantic, CT. This is me as a Christian. This is me as … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of the Day: March 4th, 2018

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

I’ve reached about the two month mark on my hormone replacement therapy. I look at my body and look for the subtle changes in my shapes and curves. I wonder if my skin is a little softer and smoother. I … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Lent

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

This year the Lent season has been rather eye-opening for me. I’ve had my awareness raised to some new tests and challenges that I have had to face with regards to asserting my true and honest self. It seems that … Continue reading →

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For Everything There is a Season

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

On January 10th, I finally took a major step towards fully becoming my true and authentic self. I took my first doses of hormone replacement therapy. About ten years ago I came out of the closet and sought therapy in … Continue reading →

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Psalm 18:2 “The Lord is My Fortress”

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Psalm 18:2 “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Reflection: For the last four years, since August 1st, 2014, I had … Continue reading →

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First Transgender Mass in Cuba

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

First Transgender Mass in Cuba From Reuters news media, a story about a transgender priest conducting her first Mass in Communist Cuba.   By Sarah Marsh and Anett Rios | MATANZAS, Cuba MATANZAS, Cuba For decades belonging to a religion … Continue reading →

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Some Good News Around the U.S.

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

I came across this article about First Parish Church in Plymouth, Massachusetts and their observance of International Transgender Day of Visibility and thought it was worth sharing. First Parish of Plymouth Hosts Transgender Day of Visibility By Emily Clark eclark@wickedlocal.com … Continue reading →

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Transgender Woman Speaks to Jewish Orthodoxy

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Spreading LGBT Awareness to Jewish Orthodoxy I just came across this story about a transgender woman who identifies with the Hasidic Jewish culture. I find it inspiring that someone has the courage to identify as transgender openly in what has … Continue reading →

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