The intentionally-inclusive United Church of Christ is not only the first mainline Christian denomination to ordain an openly transgender minister, but the 1.3-million-member church has produced a feature-length documentary film to tell the remarkable story of one transgender minister’s journey of faith.
"Call Me Malcolm," co-produced by the UCC and Filmworks, Inc., debuted at the Riverside (Calif.) International Film Festival on Feb. 26 and will have its second premiere at the Cleveland International Film Festival, March 14-15. Several events are planned in association with the viewing in Cleveland, where the UCC’s national offices are located.
The 90-minute film tells the story of the Rev. Malcolm E. Himschoot, then a UCC seminary student, who poignantly explores his struggles with faith, love and gender identity.
“‘Call Me Malcolm’ is part of the United Church of Christ’s effort to provide resources for churches and other organizations to explore and nurture God’s extravagant welcome that includes lesbian, gay bisexual and trangender persons,” said the Rev. Michael D. Schuenemeyer, the UCC’s minister for LGBT concerns.
http://www.ucc.org/news/r030105a.htm
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