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13th Annual Northern Virginia Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance Service – 2021

The event will be hosted virtually by Accotink UU and Sponsored by the Transgender Education Association of Greater Washington and the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia

There will be a Facebook Event Page
with a ZOOM Link for Attending
and a ZOOM link will also be sent out
to this e/mail list.



Click image for the ZOOM link

November 12 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting

TGEA will host the Nov 12th Second Friday meeting via ZOOM at 7-8:30 PM. We hope to see you online then.
Second Friday gathers on the Second Friday of each month for community connection and support. We welcome Trans, Gender Non-Binary, Gender Queer folk, as well as Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies to this circle. During COVID, we gather on-line via ZOOM.

PARENT GROUP
TGEA also sponsors a group providing support and community connection for Parents of Trans, Gender Non-Binary, and Gender Queer children, tweens, teens, and adults. During COVID, we gather on-line via ZOOM.

These groups exist and works only by grace of your presence.

(Use the “TGEA Newsletter – Sign Up Now” link to sign up for TGEA newsletter and get the Zoom link).
If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.”

Cancellation Policy

In the event inclement weather or other significant events occur which may affect a TGEA event such as Second Friday, Play Group, or our Final Friday Gatherings, information regarding cancellation also will be posted to the TGEA webpage and to the TGEA Facebook page as soon as possible.

Be Safe, Stay Safe.

October 8 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting

TGEA will host the Oct 8th Second Friday meeting via ZOOM at 7-8:30 PM. We hope to see you online then.
Second Friday gathers on the Second Friday of each month for community connection and support. We welcome Trans, Gender Non-Binary, Gender Queer folk, as well as Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies to this circle. During COVID, we gather on-line via ZOOM.

PARENT GROUP
TGEA also sponsors a group providing support and community connection for Parents of Trans, Gender Non-Binary, and Gender Queer children, tweens, teens, and adults. During COVID, we gather on-line via ZOOM.

These groups exist and works only by grace of your presence.

(Use the “TGEA Newsletter – Sign Up Now” link to sign up for TGEA newsletter and get the Zoom link).
If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.”

Cancellation Policy

In the event inclement weather or other significant events occur which may affect a TGEA event such as Second Friday, Play Group, or our Final Friday Gatherings, information regarding cancellation also will be posted to the TGEA webpage and to the TGEA Facebook page as soon as possible.

Be Safe, Stay Safe.

Sept 10 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting

TGEA will host the Sept 10th Second Friday meeting via ZOOM at 7-8:30 PM. We hope to see you online then.
Second Friday gathers on the Second Friday of each month for community connection and support. We welcome Trans, Gender Non-Binary, Gender Queer folk, as well as Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies to this circle. During COVID, we gather on-line via ZOOM.

PARENT GROUP
TGEA also sponsors a group providing support and community connection for Parents of Trans, Gender Non-Binary, and Gender Queer children, tweens, teens, and adults. During COVID, we gather on-line via ZOOM.

These groups exist and works only by grace of your presence.

(Use the “TGEA Newsletter – Sign Up Now” link to sign up for TGEA newsletter and get the Zoom link).
If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.”

Cancellation Policy

In the event inclement weather or other significant events occur which may affect a TGEA event such as Second Friday, Play Group, or our Final Friday Gatherings, information regarding cancellation also will be posted to the TGEA webpage and to the TGEA Facebook page as soon as possible.

Be Safe, Stay Safe.

Aug 13 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting

TGEA will host the August 13 Second Friday meeting via ZOOM at 7-8:30 PM. We hope to see you online then.
Second Friday gathers on the Second Friday of each month for community connection and support. We welcome Trans, Gender Non-Binary, Gender Queer folk, as well as Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies to this circle. During COVID, we gather on-line via ZOOM.

PARENT GROUP
TGEA also sponsors a group providing support and community connection for Parents of Trans, Gender Non-Binary, and Gender Queer children, tweens, teens, and adults. During COVID, we gather on-line via ZOOM.

These groups exist and works only by grace of your presence.

(Use the “TGEA Newsletter – Sign Up Now” link to sign up for TGEA newsletter and get the Zoom link).
If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.”

Cancellation Policy

In the event inclement weather or other significant events occur which may affect a TGEA event such as Second Friday, Play Group, or our Final Friday Gatherings, information regarding cancellation also will be posted to the TGEA webpage and to the TGEA Facebook page as soon as possible.

Be Safe, Stay Safe.

July 9 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting

TGEA will host the July 9 Second Friday meeting via ZOOM at 7-8:30 PM. We hope to see you online then.
Second Friday gathers on the Second Friday of each month for community connection and support. We welcome Trans, Gender Non-Binary, Gender Queer folk, as well as Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies to this circle. During COVID, we gather on-line via ZOOM.

PARENT GROUP
TGEA also sponsors a group providing support and community connection for Parents of Trans, Gender Non-Binary, and Gender Queer children, tweens, teens, and adults. During COVID, we gather on-line via ZOOM.

These groups exist and works only by grace of your presence.

(Use the “TGEA Newsletter – Sign Up Now” link to sign up for TGEA newsletter and get the Zoom link).
If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.”

Cancellation Policy

In the event inclement weather or other significant events occur which may affect a TGEA event such as Second Friday, Play Group, or our Final Friday Gatherings, information regarding cancellation also will be posted to the TGEA webpage and to the TGEA Facebook page as soon as possible.

Be Safe, Stay Safe.

June 11 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting

TGEA will host the June 11 Second Friday meeting via ZOOM at 7-8:30 PM. We hope to see you online then.
Second Friday gathers on the Second Friday of each month for community connection and support. We welcome Trans, Gender Non-Binary, Gender Queer folk, as well as Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies to this circle. During COVID, we gather on-line via ZOOM.

“(Use the “TGEA Newsletter – Sign Up Now” link to sign up for TGEA newsletter and get the Zoom link).
If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.”

Cancellation Policy

In the event inclement weather or other significant events occur which may affect a TGEA event such as Second Friday, Play Group, or our Final Friday Gatherings, information regarding cancellation also will be posted to the TGEA webpage and to the TGEA Facebook page as soon as possible.

Be Safe, Stay Safe.

Saying Farewell to a Dear Friend

Sharon Brackett died suddenly at her home in Baltimore Maryland on May 24, 2021. Sharon started attending Second Friday at the very beginning, close to 10 years ago, driving down from Maryland in order to connect with others in the community. Her contributions to the Trans Communities, and the world at large, cannot be understated. She was not simply an activist, she was also a dear friend, and I will miss her. (Rev. Emma Chattin)

Link to Sharon’s Obituary and Photo Here

Invitation for all transgender and nonbinary individuals who have encountered the criminal-legal system:

We want to listen to your story! TGEA Board member Rev. Dr. Pippin Whitaker is inviting interest in a study to amplify the experiences of transgender and gender nonbinary people who have encountered the criminal-legal system. The goal of the project is to inform gender affirming guidelines and policies (from law enforcement, to jails/prisons, to courts), and to highlight the perspectives of transgender and gender nonbinary people with the criminal-legal system. Interviewers can speak English and Spanish. If you are interested in taking part in an interview in July or August, or if you have questions, please reach out to Pippin at pippin@weavejustice.com. Deadline to express interest is May 21, 2021

May 14 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting

TGEA will host the May 14 Second Friday meeting via ZOOM at 7 PM. We hope to see you online then.

“As a general note, for the foreseeable future, for the safety of our community, TGEA will be holding the Second Friday meeting online via ZOOM.
(Use the “TGEA Newsletter – Sign Up Now” link to sign up for TGEA newsletter and get the Zoom link).
If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.”

Cancellation Policy

In the event inclement weather or other significant events occur which may affect a TGEA event such as Second Friday, Play Group, or our Final Friday Gatherings, information regarding cancellation also will be posted to the TGEA webpage and to the TGEA Facebook page as soon as possible.

Be Safe, Stay Safe.