Backwater Sermons

Jay Hulme, a transgender poet, performer, educator, and speaker, was baptized in the Anglican church in late 2019 after a life-changing encounter with God. His poetry collection "Cathedrals Are Trans" explores belief in the modern world and offers a perspective on queer faith that will appeal to Christians and the LGBT+ community.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2021
Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich

Jay Hulme, an acclaimed transgender poet, performer, educator, and speaker, embarked on a transformative journey in late 2019. Fueled by a fascination with ancient church buildings, he encountered a profound encounter with the God he had never believed in, leading to his baptism in the Anglican church. In this captivating new poetry collection, Jay vividly chronicles his journey through faith and baptism during the unprecedented global pandemic. As he explores the ruined factories and polluted canals of his hometown, he encounters peculiar phenomena such as heckling over etymology, angels appearing in tube stations, and Jesus perched atop a multi-story car park. Cathedrals become trans, trans people become cathedrals, and amidst this extraordinary tapestry, God reaches out to meet us precisely where we are. Jays poetry delves into the realm of belief in the modern world, offering a unique perspective on queer faith that resonates with Christians and young members of the LGBT+ community seeking a path to understanding and connection.

Weight: 160g
Dimension: 138 x 215 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786223937