Category Archives: Education

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

May 12, 2023 – Second Friday In Person Meeting

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA, are pleased to announce that Second Friday for May will be an in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, May 12 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 May 12th!

DID YOU KNOW TGEA SPONSORS ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY BUILDING GROUPS?

In addition to the groups above, TGEA currently has an on-line group for spouses and partners of those who are experiencing gender expansion,
who are questioning, or who are transitioning. There are other groups as well. Contact TGEA for more information.

DONATE TO TGEA

We are here to serve YOU, the community! If each individual who has enjoyed the connections made through TGEA were to donate or set up a PayPal autopay of just $5 a month, we would not only get past our survival but we would be in a position of growth
— during a time when we are needed most!

TGEA is a 501c3 and currently exists only by the grace of your donations and occasional grants.
The COVID pandemic has been a challenge for many organizations, and TGEA is certainly one of them

We cherish and welcome all donations, and no contribution is small.

If your company has matching funds, TGEA is a 501c3.
You can always donate by clicking this link

Thank You So Much!

April 14, 2023 – Second Friday In-Person Meeting

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA,are pleased to announce that Second Friday is returning to our in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, April 14 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

We’ll return to meeting 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 April 14th!

March 10, 2023 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting

Due to the increasing variants of the COVID pandemic, TGEA will host the Second Friday meeting virtually via ZOOM.
We’ll talk about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, as well as some of the challenges we are facing as a community, in our lives, locality, state, and nation. We’ll begin at 7 PM and go until 8:30-ish. 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 online via ZOOM.

BREAKOUT 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 online 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 for the various groups).
If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.
Be Safe, Stay Safe.

DID YOU KNOW TGEA SPONSORS ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY BUILDING GROUPS?
In addition to the groups above, TGEA currently has an on-line group for spouses and partners of those who are experiencing gender expansion, who are questioning, or who are transitioning.
There are other groups as well.
Contact TGEA for more information.

February 10th, 2023 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting

Due to the increasing variants of the COVID pandemic, TGEA will host the Second Friday meeting virtually via ZOOM.
We’ll talk about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, as well as some of the challenges we are facing as a community, in our lives, locality, state, and nation. We’ll begin at 7 PM and go until 8:30-ish. 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 online via ZOOM.

BREAKOUT 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 online 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 for the various groups).
If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.
Be Safe, Stay Safe.

DID YOU KNOW TGEA SPONSORS ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY BUILDING GROUPS?
In addition to the groups above, TGEA currently has an on-line group for spouses and partners of those who are experiencing gender expansion, who are questioning, or who are transitioning.
There are other groups as well.
Contact TGEA for more information.

January 13, 2023 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting

Due to the increasing variants of the COVID pandemic, TGEA will host the Second Friday meeting virtually via ZOOM.
We’ll talk about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, as well as some of the challenges we are facing as a community, in our lives, locality, state, and nation. We’ll begin at 7 PM and go until 8:30-ish. 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 online via ZOOM.

BREAKOUT 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 online 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 for the various groups).
If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.
Be Safe, Stay Safe.

December 9, 2022 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting

Due to the Omicron variant of the COVID pandemic, TGEA will host the Second Friday meeting virtually via ZOOM.
We’ll talk about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, as well as some of the challenges we are facing as a community, in our lives, locality, state, and nation. We’ll begin at 7 PM and go until 8:30-ish. 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 online via ZOOM.

BREAKOUT 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 online 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 for the various groups).
If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.
Be Safe, Stay Safe.

Sunday Nov 20, 2022 – Northern Virginia Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance Service


This will be the 14th year that TGEA has sponsored the Northern Virginia Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance Service.

This is the day we remember our dead.
This year there are currently 41 Names
of those who were killed while living their life
as their authentic self.

November 20, 2022 7:00 PM

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

The service was hybrid:
In-Person On Site (masks required),
and was Livestreamed at https://www.unityoffairfax.org/live
Edit Nov21: The Archive of the event may be viewed at https://www.unityoffairfax.org/live

October 14, 2022 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting

Due to the Omicron variant of the COVID pandemic, TGEA will host the Second Friday meeting virtually via ZOOM.
We’ll talk about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, as well as some of the challenges we are facing as a community, in our lives, locality, state, and nation. We’ll begin at 7 PM and go until 8:30-ish. 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 online via ZOOM.

BREAKOUT 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 online 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 for the various groups).
If you have needs or concerns, you may contact our Executive Director, Rev. Emma Chattin, via email.
Be Safe, Stay Safe.

FCPS PRIDE BBQ MOVES INDOORS
Fairfax County Public School Pride needed a place to hold their October 2 gathering since rain knocked them out of the park. So they moved inside to the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia. The organizer was expecting 25 people. At least 80 people showed up ~ including Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS Superintendent. It was a good day, and people needed people ~ especially given all that is happening with LGBTIQA+ staff and students in Virginia schools. TGEA helped to sponsor this event. Finding, forming, and creating safe spaces for community is our mission, and part of what we’re all about!
Additional Photos HERE