Presbyterian Mission Agency rev. dr. erin swenson Archives

Maryland’s Bethesda Presbyterian Church hosts an ‘urgent’ conversation

Posted May 16th, 2022

Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, Maryland, hosted the fourth-ever Beyond Pink and Blue: Trans+ Family and Spiritual Care conference on Saturday, attended both in-person and via Zoom by more than 70 people.

Pioneering transgender minister lets her light shine

Posted March 23rd, 2022

The Rev. Dr. Erin Swenson finally met someone who shared her experience of being a transgender woman in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Pioneering transgender minister lets her light shine

Posted November 11th, 2021

The Rev. Dr. Erin Swenson finally met someone who shared her experience of being a transgender woman in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Learning from one who was at the frontlines of denominational change

Posted October 26th, 2021

Educator, consultant, chaplain, tennis coach and human rights advocate Dr. Michael J. Adee offered up a lifetime of insight and stories during a webinar Monday exploring the work that’s been done by the church and remains to be done toward the full inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially transgender and non-binary people.