For many, it starts this way. A child comes to an (often early) understanding that their gender is not what has been assigned to them at birth. Alongside the challenges of growing up in that constant discernment, the young trans person soon realizes that even loving faith communities may not be truly ready for who they are. In the 15 years since the ELCIC changed its policies on human sexuality at the 2011 National Convention, many important strides have been made toward more fully recognizing and celebrating the 2SLGBTQIA+ members of our church (now often bracketed by the word queer)....