Alex Clare-Young

Alex Clare-Young (they/them) is a consultant, educator, writer, speaker, campaigner and minister. As a trans-masculine non-binary queer, neurodivergent person, Alex is developing a portfolio which centres their passion about advocating for the inclusion of, and social justice for, all people. Alex is interested in LGBTQ+ identities, neurodiversity, multiple religious belonging, and the role of social media as a platform for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). As a keen supporter of LGBTQ+ charities and organisations, Alex is co-chair of the Open Table Network, and is a consultant for One Body One Faith and member of Creating Sanctuary.

Alex is completing research at the University of Birmingham, kindly funded by the Council for World Mission, into the identities, lived experiences and theological understandings of trans people. They are also an ordained minister in the United Reformed Church, currently deployed part time to a radically inclusive, social-media based church called Churspacious. Alex’s first book, Transgender. Christian. Human., was published in 2019. They regularly write for a wide range of publications and enjoy receiving challenging commissions!

In their spare time Alex loves going for long walks on the beach or in woodland with their partner, Jo, who is a full-time minister, and their dogs Digger and Dharma, who are full-time trouble makers! Alex also enjoys long chats over cups of coffee, and good films and books. As a music graduate, Alex is a keen harpist and pianist and, when they need more creative outlets, dabbles in arts and crafts. Alex and Jo are both vegan and teetotal, and are passionate about finding ways to walk lighter and live joyfully.