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2023 Transgender Day Of Remembrance – Monday Nov 20


This will be the 15th year that TGEA has sponsored the Northern Virginia Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance Service, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NoVA), and various host communities.

What is The Transgender Day of Remembrance?
This is the day we remember our dead. Last year there were 41 individuals in this country who were killed while living their life as their authentic self. The remembrance service is traditionally held on November 20, 2023 which is a Monday this year, and will be held at 7:00 PM.

This year the service will be hosted at
Unity of Fairfax
2854 Hunter Mill Rd,
Oakton, VA 22124

Running in a Body That’s My Own (NY Times article)

I know I look like a man. I know I sound like a man and maybe even walk like a man and dress like one, too. But I’m not a man; I’m a woman. Playing sports and having muscles and a deep voice make me less feminine, yes. I’m a different kind of woman, I know, but I’m still a woman.

I began running competitively as a teenager in South Africa, and by age 18 I was competing on the international stage. In 2009, as I prepared to run in the Berlin World Championships, athletic authorities sent me for some medical testing. Because of my looks, there had been speculation from my fellow athletes, sports officials, the media and fans that I was not what I said I was.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/21/opinion/running-body-semenya.html?unlocked_article_code=1.4Uw.QLkO.p2u21i6oMuVD

Oct 13, 2023 – Second Friday In Person Meeting!

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA, are pleased to announce that Second Friday for October will be an in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, Oct 13th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

We’ll meet at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NoVA), 10383 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030. We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender + Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies. We will also provide two separate closed group break-out sessions exclusively for Parents/Guardians and for Teens and Tweens.

In these challenging times we will be taking some additional steps for your security. The Second Friday facilitators will be monitoring the facility entrance. Prior to the start of the meeting, we will have folks at the entry door. After the gathering begins, late arrivals will be provided a phone number to call or text for entry.

Masks are optional.

We are grateful that we can open our doors to our community once more!
We look forward to seeing everyone!

Sept 8, 2023 – Second Friday In Person Meeting!

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA, are pleased to announce that Second Friday for September will be an in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, Sept 8th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

We’ll meet at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NoVA), 10383 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030. We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender + Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies. We will also provide two separate closed group break-out sessions exclusively for Parents/Guardians and for Teens and Tweens.

In these challenging times we will be taking some additional steps for your security. The Second Friday facilitators will be monitoring the facility entrance. Prior to the start of the meeting, we will have folks at the entry door. After the gathering begins, late arrivals will be provided a phone number to call or text for entry.

Masks are optional.

We are grateful that we can open our doors to our community once more!
We look forward to seeing everyone!

FCPS RALLY AND MARCH – AUGUST 15, 2023

TGEA Board members Chaiya, Rabbit and Willow marching
TGEA Board members Chaiya, Rabbit and Willow were at the rally protesting the recent attempt to change the policies already in effect.
The rally and protest began at Luther Jackson Middle School at 3020 Gallows Rd. at 6:30pm and was followed by a short march to Gatehouse Administrative Center.

Fairfax County Public Schools Pride – We must let FCPS know that we will not allow our transgender and non-binary students, staff, and faculty remain under assault. See https://www.fcpspride.org for direct info.
Questions? Contact fcpspride@gmail.com.

August 11 – Second Friday In Person Meeting!

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA, are pleased to announce that Second Friday for August will be an in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, Aug 11th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

We’ll meet at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NoVA), 10383 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030. We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender + Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies. We will also provide two separate closed group break-out sessions exclusively for Parents/Guardians and for Teens and Tweens.

In these challenging times, we will be taking some additional steps. The Second Friday facilitators will be monitoring the facility entrance. Prior to the start of the meeting, we will have folks at the entry door.

After the gathering begins, late arrivals will be provided a phone number to call for entry.

Masks are optional.

We are grateful that we can open our doors to our community once more!
We look forward to seeing everyone!

July 14 – Second Friday In Person Meeting!

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA, are pleased to announce that Second Friday for July will be an in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, July 14th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

We’ll meet at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NoVA), 10383 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030. We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender + Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies. We will also provide two separate closed group break-out sessions exclusively for Parents/Guardians and for Teens and Tweens.

In these challenging times, we will be taking some additional steps. The Second Friday facilitators will be monitoring the facility entrance. Prior to the start of the meeting, we will have folks at the entry door.

After the gathering begins, late arrivals will be provided a phone number to call for entry.

Masks are optional.

We are grateful that we can open our doors to our community once more!
We look forward to seeing everyone!

Trans Legislation Webinars – June 15 & 22nd

Rev. Lori McPherson and Rev. Emma Lee Chattin will be presenting two webinars — Thu June 15 & June 22 — on the recent flurry of anti-trans* legislation in the states. We’ll be discussing the status of the laws, significant court challenges, and the effect that all of this is having on trans* kids, adults, and families.

This is designed for a general audience and ANYONE can attend. In the first session we’ll cover the political framework for the current moment, drag bans, and bathroom bans; in the second session we will cover Trans* health care bans and next steps.

There is no registration required and no cost to attend. We’ll be hosting this in a Webinar-style format, so there will be no risk to the attendees of zoom-bombing or other abusive behavior.

Please circulate to anyone you think may be interested!!

June 9, 2023 – SECOND FRIDAY IN PERSON MEETING

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA, are pleased to announce that Second Friday for June will be an in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, June 9th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

We’ll meet at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NoVA), 10383 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030. We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender + Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies. We will also provide two separate closed group break-out sessions exclusively for Parents/Guardians and for Teens and Tweens.

In these challenging times, we will be taking some additional steps. The Second Friday facilitators will be monitoring the facility entrance. Prior to the start of the meeting, we will have folks at the entry door.

After the gathering begins, late arrivals will be provided a phone number to call for entry.

Masks are optional.

We are grateful that we can open our doors to our community once more!
We look forward to seeing everyone on June 9th!

On Saturday June 3rd, we staffed a both at Reston Pride, and another booth at Alexandria Pride, and that evening, Fairfax City hosted its first ever Pride Event! Sometimes PRIDE Looks Like… THIS