Meet Our Patrons - Alex Clare-Young in conversation with Sarah Hobbs

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'For me, Open Table is all about finding expansive and transformative ways to be the body of Christ in communities of trust and of growth.'
WATCH Alex's message to the Open Table Network:    • Meet our Patrons - Alex Clare-Young   [3.5 mins].

Search this Q&A video (click the time code to skip to the section you want to watch):

00:30 Welcome & intro by Sarah Hobbs, OTN Co-Chair

02:20 Sarah asks Alex: What was your journey to starting your PhD?

05:25 What are you doing currently as a pioneer minister?

07:42 Why is it important to encourage more trans people to think about the studying theology?

11:59 Where do you think trans theology sits alongside feminist theology, and queer theology?

14:36 How can we engage with trans theology, as a trans person or as an ally?

17:10 Did your research into the experience of trans Christians show a plethora of views or a harmonisation of opinions?

19:27 Was there something in your research that made you think differently about your own practice and understanding?

22:41 What do trans Christians have to offer the church?

25:45 Since you wrote your autobiography, are there questions you still get asked over and over again?

28:00 How do you maintain positivity and balance in a context that is not supportive?

31:57 Is there any point in engaging with people on social media about trans issues any more?

35:10 What recommendations would you give to someone who is considering transitioning at the moment?

40:05 What did you learn from your time as Co-Chair of OTN?

46:17 What are your hopes and dreams for your time as a Patron of OTN?

48:14 How do you write creative new liturgy?

51:37 What can we say or do to ensure that justice is ensured for all?

53:00 How can a trans person have conversations with their church about their identity?

54:30 How can we be ourselves in the queer community when we might get cancelled if we don't agree with everything that's currently being said?

56:32 What does the future hold for you?

59:28 Thanks & details of next month's Q&A with all our Patrons.

FOLLOWING the success of our Q&As with our Patrons in 2020-21 (still available on this playlist:    • Meet our Patrons - Alex Clare-Young  , on 26th February 2025, Open Table Network Co-Chair Sarah Hobbs was conversation with her former Co-Chair colleague, now OTN Patron, Revd Dr Alex Clare-Young.

Alex and Sarah recorded a Q&A when they were both Co-Chairs in August 2021. You can watch it here:    • Meet our Co-Chairs: Alex Clare-Young & Sar...   [57 mins].

Now, three and a half years on, Alex has completed PhD research into the experience of trans and non-binary Christians.

Their conversation picked up the story and highlighted the ongoing challenges for trans and nonbinary people in the church and society today, and how Open Table might respond.