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Pastor Comes Out as Trans, Embraces Creative Transformation

12/3/2025

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Pastor Phillippa Phaneuf of North Chili United Methodist Church publicly came out as a trans woman during a service on November 23, 2025.
She wore a rainbow stole and invited the congregation to embrace a season of creative transformation.
Phaneuf described her hormone replacement therapy and expressed newfound happiness.
Phaneuf said the transition would not alter her commitment to ministry.
The congregation expressed support, while Phaneuf's parents remained hesitant.

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Pastor Phillippa Phaneuf of North Chili United Methodist Church publicly came out as a trans woman during a service on November 23, 2025.
She wore a rainbow stole and invited the congregation to embrace a season of creative transformation.
Phaneuf described her hormone replacement therapy and expressed newfound happiness.
Phaneuf said the transition would not alter her commitment to ministry.
The congregation expressed support, while Phaneuf's parents remained hesitant.