Ep66. Intersex and the Church, Sara Gillingham

I sat down with Sara Gillingham to talk about her experience in the church as someone born with intersex traits. We discuss her work with theologians and church leaders in developing conversations and resources, the way the diverse experiences of those born with intersex traits can sometimes be obfuscated in order to be aligned with more ‘hot-button’ church debates, and the frustration of church leaders continuing to make a meal of what are, ultimately, some rather basic hopes.

Sara Gillingham is an Anglican, who speaks of her experience of being born with intersex traits. She has featured on National TV, Radio and Newspapers in the UK, as well as contributing articles to the religious press. Sara has recently worked with the Church of England’s House of Bishops on including intersex in the Episcopal Teaching Document and materials entitled ‘Living in Love and Faith’ (published November 2020), and has shared her personal story in one of the resource videos.

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