Steff Fenton

Co-Pastor of New City Church | writer of stories & theology | they/them pronouns

[Dr Rosie Clare Shorter @Roie]

Short, open access article with @steff_fenton, based on a paper presented at #GSSdeakin in 2021 - A delight to have this piece 'in print'

Disruptive Brides and (un)Manly Eunuchs: Reading the Bible as genderqueer to reimagine inclusive faith https://t.co/fkr5Zlulht

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

@Roie @katemanlik Sounds like our usual jam!

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

This was really fun and informative. Highly recommend!

[Dr Rosie Clare Shorter @Roie]

got a spare hour or so? you can now listen to me, @steff_fenton and Sammi Shead talk about gender and Christianity: https://t.co/LBEqA8QwKQ

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

@Roie I didn't realise how equally controversial those questions were, too!

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

Looking forward to speaking at this event on Jan 18

[St James' Institute @InstituteJames]

Webinar on progressive Christianity with @ProgressSacred.

https://t.co/bdEk6yKQaw

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

Had a great time presenting some of my research on eunuchs and gender-expansiveness alongside @Roie at @ausreligion conference

[Dr Rosie Clare Shorter @Roie]

always a treat to hear @steff_fenton speak on gender expansiveness (and the Eunuch as a hopeful antidote to patriarchal and violent gender norms) in the Gospel of Matthew. Thanks friend!
#AASR2021 @ausreligion

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

@Roie Here for the cheer ✊🏼💪🏼🥳

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@BrontePage @BrontePage that would be a dream, we'll make it happen someday

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

As a pastor, people often critique my religion's association with patriarchy & colonisation. These are not examples of religious discrimination but very reasonable opportunities for me to reflect on Christianity's historical perpetuation of systemic injustice #ReligiousFreedom

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

Stoked to share some of my story and thoughts on @triplejHack with @AvaniDias about the #ReligiousDiscriminationBill. SO many people sharing stories of harm in churches and schools simply for being who they are: queer. This should not be protected by law. https://t.co/wmEjl5jLol

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

@MichelleBxtr @Roie Thanks for the feedback @MichelleBxtr !

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

Just had my conference presentation debut with @Roie at #GSSDeakin "Disruptive Brides, a Mother Hen and (un)Manly Eunuchs: Can we read the Bible as gender-queer to reimagine inclusive faith?" Spoiler alert: the answer is HELLS YEAH !!

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

@QueeringOllie @Roie Thanks for sharing and connecting, that sounds potentially complex and tough. Look forward to hearing more about your research.

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

@Roie I didn't realise how appropriate quoting a musical would be to you. Of course!

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

Wow, my first public theology and advocacy event. @Roie cue High School Musical song "this could be the start of something new, it feels so right, to be here with you, oh oh..." ✊🏳️‍🌈

[Dr Rosie Clare Shorter @Roie]

4 years of making noise in the church alongside @steff_fenton ✊

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@Roie @CSBibleViolence @bprentis thank you, following!

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@Roie @wilcorp70 @MAdryaelTong @kmrodonnell I'm so late to twitter convos, but anything around masculinity and Jesus I'm here for !

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

Last week I had a lot of fun debating and voting for the best book in the bible (check out the concept below 👇🏼). Highly recommend if you have a complicated relationship with scripture. We engaged violence against women, xenophobia & redeeming books from the evangelical church

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

@liammiller87 @RinseRepeatPod @RJSalmond @BKolia @Roie Genuinely so much fun! Loved being part of it. Happy 100th!

[Steff Fenton @steff_fenton]

"If we can believe that we are loved just as we are and that everything else is equally loved, we unveil a cosmic reality that is life-giving and a Christ-like reality that affirms the goodness of all creation." - Barbara Holmes