“The Black Water Sermons”
poems by Jay Hulme
Canterbury Press Norwich, 2021, 96 pages

At A Glance: “The Backwater Sermons” by Jay Hulme poetically narrates his transformative journey into Anglican faith during the pandemic, blending vivid imagery with reflections on queer identity and modern belief.

Overview: “The Backwater Sermons” by Jay Hulme, an award-winning transgender poet, chronicles his unexpected journey into faith and baptism in the Anglican church amidst the global pandemic. This poetry collection captures Jay’s discovery of God in everyday urban settings, from ruined factories to tube stations, and portrays a vivid intersection of faith and queer identity.

Through imaginative and evocative verses, Hulme explores modern belief, depicting angels in unexpected places and likening trans people to cathedrals, offering a fresh perspective that resonates with both Christians and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals curious about faith.

Also by this author:
“The Vanishing Song”

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