WATERVILLE — Wayne Maines, father on a Mission For Transgender Equality, will speak at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, 61 Pleasant St.

Maines, the father of Wyatt who became Nicole, will talk about the arduous journey and the struggles that his wife, Nicole’s twin brother Jonas, and himself took in support of Nicole who fought for the right to be herself.

Following the talk there will be a question-and-answer session. “Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family” book by Amy Ellis Nutt” will then be available for purchase and signing.

The talk is hosted by PSUMC Reconciling Ministry Team and PFLAG (Parents, Families, Friends and Allies United with LGBTQ People to Move equality forward).

For more information, call 872-7564 or visit www.pleasantstreetumc.com.