Bringing Drag to Spirituality in Bloomington, IL
Photo courtesy of Isaac Simmons
Isaac Simmons, also known as Ms. Penny Cost, is the first drag queen put forward as a candidate for the ministry in the United Methodist Church — also the first openly gay man put forward in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference. The 21st spoke with him about bringing drag to spirituality in Bloomington, Illinois.
Guest:
Isaac Simmons, Director of Operations at Be Hope Church in Bloomington, IL, first drag queen put forward as a candidate for the ministry in the United Methodist Church & the first openly gay man put forward in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference
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