Welcome to this collection of stories, teachings, and testimonies — a testament to the diverse experiences of those who walk the Way of the Shark. Here you will find accounts of struggle, triumph, heartbreak, and joy. Some are allegorical, told through the figure of Blahaj as a guide and companion. Others are drawn directly from the lived experiences of our congregation. All are sacred.
These are not mere anecdotes. They are the living scripture of a community that has learned, often at great cost, that softness is strength, that chosen family is real family, and that the smallest acts of defiance can carry the weight of the divine.
Parables
Allegorical teachings told through the Way of the Shark. These stories use metaphor and imagination to illuminate the truths our community holds sacred — about choosing one's battles, seeing through illusion, and defending what matters most.
Read the parablesCommunity Wisdom
Lessons from lived experience within the congregation. These stories arise from the daily realities of trans life — the accidents survived, the eggs cracked in their own time, and the chosen families that hold us together.
Read the wisdomThe Acts of the Apostles
Stories of activism, defiance, and solidarity from within and around our congregation. These accounts record the moments when members of our community stood up, spoke out, and moved the world — even by inches.
Read the actsEvery story shared in trust becomes a thread in the fabric of our faith.