Ågot Cecilie Heiberg-Jacobsen (born 1961)

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Heiberg-Jacobsen previously lived in Bergen, where she was active in Puddefjord Radio, a local gay radio station.

In the interview, Heiberg-Jacobsen speaks about her upbringing as a pastor’s daughter and how she became involved in Christian youth work at an early age. Over time, she also joined the Bergen chapter of DNF-48. She reflects on that period, including social spaces, parties, and her involvement with Puddefjord Radio.

After moving to Kristiansand in 2001, she became active in the local chapter of the Open Church Group (Åpen Kirkegruppe).

In recent years, she has been engaged in the Rainbow Network Agder, which has organized several events aimed at older LGBTQ+ individuals. In Kristiansand, Heiberg-Jacobsen has also helped organize the Southern Pride Days (Skeive Sørlandsdager).

In an excerpt from the interview, Heiberg-Jacobsen describes the experience of feeling torn between being queer and belonging to a Christian community. In both contexts, she often found herself having to explain and defend her identity.

The full interview is available in our reading room. Skeivt Arkiv met Ågot Cecilie Heiberg-Jacobsen in Kristiansand in February 2020.