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New Book from The Sibyls
A new book by Chris
Dowd and Tina Beardsley "Transfaith: a transgender
pastoral resource", published by Darton
Longman and Todd
This is Volume 2..... and it is
available now.
For more information and to order
Little did Christina Beardsley
think when she joined Michelle O’Brien in co-editing the
first Sibyls book, This is my body: hearing the theology of
transgender Christians’, that it would be Volume 1 of a
trilogy. But this is what’s happened! Volume 2 has now been
released. Volume 3, will be a very practical,
‘how to do it’ book for churches about making Christian
communities safe and welcoming for trans people and their
loved ones. It will be published by Jessica Kingsley.
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QUEST
CONFERENCE 2018
"A TIME TO BUILD"
Bishop Grosseteste University
Lincoln
10-12 August 2018
Quest is happy to announce that they
have a wonderful line up for this year's conference in
Lincoln. Bishop Doyle, Fr. James Martin, James Alison and
Clare Watkins. All are welcome! Booking from isavailable via this link.
Conference Booking Form
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Diary Dates
SIBYLS WEEKEND 15-17th JUNE 2018
At Holy Rood House, Thirsk
The theme of the weekend will explore the
theological, spiritual and pastoral insights trans people
and their loved ones bring to the life of the Christian
Church, is based on the findings published in Transfaith:
a pastoral care resource (Darton,
Longman & Todd 2018) and led by its co-authors, Chris Dowd
and Tina Beardsley.
Fore more details and the booking form:
PLEASE JOIN THE SIBYLS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME.
SEE THE RIGHT HAND COLUMN FOR DETAILS
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SIBYLS HILFIELD WEEKEND
21-23 SEPTEMBER 2018
At the Society of St Francis Hilfield Dorset
WE ARE ALL GOD'S PEOPLE
Paul, in Galatians 3:28 said “There is neither Jew
nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and
female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus”. There have
been many advances in the recognition and acceptance of
transgender people in society and in the Church, however
there have also been backlashes, which include those groups
who would wish to deny children the opportunity to explore
their identities and other groups who may misinterpret our
personal searches for identity as the pursuit of sexual
misuse or for the power over women instead.
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As these public perceptions and misperceptions
increase these issues become of increasing concern. This
purpose of this Sibyls weekend is not to create plans or
agendas but to reflect biblically and socially on Paul’s
statement in Galatians 3:28. As always the primary purpose
of these weekends is to meet, build friendships, relax, hear
from and support each other, so plenty of time for this is
provided. We will be joined by the Revd. Colin Coward,
former director of “Changing Attitude”. Also members of the
Hilfield Franciscan Community will be invited to contribute.
What does it mean when we say “We are all God’s people”?
What does it mean to simply be able to be ourselves?
Save the date!!!
PLEASE JOIN THE
SIBYLS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME. SEE THE RIGHT HAND COLUMN
FOR DETAILS
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Sibyls London Evening Meetings
Next Meeting
14 June 2018
Meet at 6:00 p.m. on the
Second Thursday of every second month for a Service at St
Anne’s Church, followed by a meal together.
THIS
IS AN OPEN EVENT FOR ALL TRANS PEOPLE,
FRIENDS, SPOUSES
AND SUPPORTERS. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A SIBYLS MEMBER TO
COME
2018 London Evening Meetings
15 February, 12 April, 14
June, 9 August, 11 October, 13 December
All Meetings
start at 18:00
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SIBYLS REFLECTIVE DAY AT
THE SISTERS OF ST ANDREW, LEWISHAM
10TH NOVEMBER 2018
MY PEACE I GIVE YOU
The sessions will be
facilitated by the Revd. Simon Buckley Rector, St Anne’s
Dean Street Soho London
Peace,
Shalom comes from the root verb shalam, meaning “to be
complete, perfect, and full.” Shalom is much more than the
absence of war and conflict; it is the wholeness that the
entire human race seeks. During the course of the day we
will reflect on this Peace, what it means for us, what it
means for others, and finding the peace which allows us to
be instruments of God’s Love
For more details
THIS
IS AN OPEN EVENT FOR ALL TRANS PEOPLE,
FRIENDS, SPOUSES
AND SUPPORTERS. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A SIBYLS MEMBER TO
COME
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About Us
The Sibyls is a UK-based
confidential Christian spirituality group for transgender people, their
partners and their supporters. We also welcome intersex people.The
Sibyls offers companionship along the
journey, and information/advocacy to churches.
All who support us are welcome. The Sibyls is an inclusive Christian group.
We just ask that you abide by the ethos and
purpose of the group and are on the same spiritual journey.
No subscription is asked for. No conformity with specific faiths,
creeds or doctrines is required.
If you need help, or to ask to join, please email us in total confidence at
enquiries@sibyls.co.uk
Sibyls members if they choose can use an email group and a
secret facebook group to communicate with each other.
For more details
PROTECTING DATA AND CONTACTING YOU
Click on the boxes if you would like us to be able
to contact you, and to find out how we use your data
NB If you are already a Sibyls member but have not
yet completed a consent form you MUST also complete the
above
TranschristianUK
An independent Open Forum and Public Facebook Group
which is sponsored by the Sibyls to discuss
transgender and intersex matters in the context of Religious Faith
The group is open to everyone who supports its aims,
you do not need to be a Sibyls member or have any other
involvement to join
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