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  • Reverend David Weekley (left) enjoys a lively conversation with friend and storyteller Alton Chung who was asked to videotape the day's events during Sunday's worship at Epworth United Methodist Church. Weekley is now the second only transgender Methodist clergy in the nation to do come out to his congregation.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    The Storyteller Weaves Words
  • Reverend David Weekley is embraced by a member of his congregation coming out to them during Sunday's worship at Epworth United Methodist Church. He is now the second transgender Methodist clergy in the nation to do so.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    A Congregation Shows Their Support
  • Reverend David Weekley is embraced by a member of his congregation coming out to them during Sunday's worship at Epworth United Methodist Church. He is now the second transgender Methodist clergy in the nation to do so.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    A Congregation Supports Their Reverend
  • The Rev Bonnie Parr Philipson gives the benediction at Epworth United Methodist Church and praises Reverend David Weekley for having the strength to come out to his congregation today as the second transgender Methodist clergy in the nation.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    The Religious Support Of Others
  • Reverend David Weekley and his wife Deborah share a quiet moment with a celebratory kiss in the chapel at Epworth United Methodist Church after coming out to his congregation at Sunday's worship as the second transgender Methodist clergy in the nation. They were happily embraced and supported by them.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    United in Love and Faithfulness
  • Reverend David Weekley of Epworth United Methodist Church happily chats after the service with Rev. Tara Wilkins, a Christian pastor with the Community of Welcoming Congregations. Weekley came out to his congregation at Sunday's worship as the second transgender Methodist clergy in the nation.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    Friends of Faith and Life
  • Reverend David Weekley talks about his book project to his congregation at Epworth United Methodist Church in SE Portland.  He uses this talk to come out to them as the second transgender Methodist clergy in the nation.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    Exposing Life as a Transgender Reverend
  • Reverend David Weekley talks about his book project to his congregation at Epworth United Methodist Church in SE Portland.  He uses this talk to come out to them as the second transgender Methodist clergy in the nation.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    Revealing Life as a Transgender Reverend
  • Reverend David Weekley shows off his newly acquired t-shirt which reads "Gaman" which is a Japanese word to describe the concept of enduring pain. In Japan, it is considered a certain strength to be able to withstand uncomfortable situations. In a few moments he will be coming out to his congregation at today's worship as the second transgender Methodist clergy in the nation.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    Speaking The Word Of God
  • Reverend David Weekley sings "In His Time" while leading the congregation at Epworth United Methodist Church in SE Portland. He will be coming out to them soon during this worship as the second transgender Methodist clergy in the nation.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    Leading His Flock In Song
  • Reverend David Weekley (center) with director of communications Greg Nelson (left) and the Rev. Bonnie Parr Philipson participate in a question/answer session with his congregation following Sunday's service. Weekley came out to them as the second only transgender Methodist clergy in the nation and was concerned about how they felt.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    Informing the Curious Congregation
  • Reverend David Weekley smiles after being embraced by his congregation after coming out to them during Sunday's worship at Epworth United Methodist Church. He is now the second transgender Methodist clergy in the nation to do so.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    Relief and Kind Words From A Friend
  • Reverend David Weekley leaves his chapel office on his way to the sanctuary for Sunday service. He will be coming out to his congregation at this worship as the second transgender Methodist clergy in the nation.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    Rev. David Weekley and His Savior
  • Parishoner Robbie Tsuboi sheds tears of joy as Reverend David Weekley comes out to his entire congregation during Sunday's worship as the second transgender Methodist clergy in the nation.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    Shedding Tears Of Joy
  • Reverend David Weekley and his wife Deborah share a quiet moment in the chapel at Epworth United Methodist Church after coming out to his congregation at Sunday's worship as the second transgender Methodist clergy in the nation. They were happily embraced and supported by them.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    Bound By Love and Their Faith
  • Reverend David Weekley and his wife Deborah pained over his decision to come out for a long time. After coming out to his congregation at Sunday's worship as the second transgender Methodist clergy in the nation they were embraced and supported.  His church is 95% Japanese-American (Epworth United Methodist Church is historically Japanese-American) and none of them know that he was born a she and had transitioning surgery 34 years ago.  This is going to be a big shock to the community and potentially hazardous to Weekley, as the Methodist church does not support LGBTQ rights.
    United in Their Faith