The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA, are pleased to announce that this month’s Second Friday Community Building Group Meeting
will be an in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, Oct 10th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Group Gathering provided by the Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with
MCC of Northern Virginia
aka
MCC NoVA – the Fairfax City LGBTIQQ+ Community Center
MCC NoVA, 10383 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030.

We will feature our open session for
Trans, Gender Non-Binary, Agender,
Significant Others, Friends, Family, Allies.

There will also be three specific break-out groups:
  * Parents
  * Teens
  * Transmasculine and AFAB Nonbinary

Masks are optional.

We are grateful that we can continue to open our doors for our community once more!
We look forward to seeing everyone!
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 or text for entry.

Latest Information on Passports from the ACLU

Link to ACLU article
Appeals Court Denies Request to Stay Order
Preserving Passports for many Trans, Nonbinary, and Intersex Citizens.

The window of opportunity remains open for now.
If you qualify, don’t delay!

TGEA MOSTLY BOARD
TGEA Board Members L – R
Amber Beichler, Chris McCormick, Rev. Emma Chattin, Jacob King, Chaiya Mohanty Ortiz, Rabbit Remers (not pictured Frank Vance, Jennika Kirkbride, Willow Woyke)

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 (non-Profit) organization and currently exists only by the grace of your donations and occasional grants.
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 at the link below:

HERE

Thank You So Much!
We are grateful for your support!
You keep us going! (literally)
❤️

ABOUT TGEA
The Transgender Education Association of Greater Washington, D.C. (TGEA) was established to bring together the varied segments of the local gender community into a nurturing and supportive network. Now, as we approach nearly 40 years of outreach, our goals are just as important: to provide a supportive environment and day-to-day assistance for transgender and non-binary individuals and their significant others, friends, family and allies (SOFFAs), to help them overcome their sense of isolation, and to provide educational and social opportunities.

Sat June 7 – 9:30 – 11:30 AM Fairfax City PRIDE Launch Event!
The City of Fairfax and Mason host “The Fairfax Pride Launch Event” Sat, June 7th 9:30 – 11:30AM. This collaborative event kicks off Pride Month at Old Town Hall with community vendors from both the Mason campus and the NOVA area, as well as Children’s Activities, including FREE Caricatures, Fairy Hair, Face painting, Crafts, Balloons, music and more! Around 10:00 am, a warm welcome was given by Mayor Read, Rose and Josh from George Mason, and Rev Emma to commemorate the start of Pride Month.
Everyone was invited and welcome to attend this family-friendly event!

MCC of Northern Virginia and TGEA was there!

We support The Community and the City that Supports Us!

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA, are pleased to announce that Second Friday Community Building Group Meeting for November will be an in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, Nov8th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

In these challenging times we take 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. Late arrivals will be provided a phone number to call or text for entry.

TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY gathers 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, Allies.
TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY Gathers at MCC of Northern Virginia
aka
MCC NoVA – the Fairfax City LGBTIQQ+ Community Center

There will also be three break-out groups:
  * Parents
  * Teens
  * Transmasculine and TransMasc Nonbinary
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.

Masks are optional.

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

DID YOU KNOW TGEA SPONSORS A COMMUNITY BUILDING GROUP
FOR SPOUSES AND SIGNIFICANT OTHERS?
In addition to the groups above, TGEA currently has an on-line group for Spouses, significant others, and partners
of those who are transitioning, experiencing gender expansion, or who are questioning.
There are other groups as well.
Contact TGEA for more information.

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Community Notes
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024 7:00 PM – THE 16th ANNUAL
NORTHERN VIRGINIA INTERFAITH TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

This will be the 16th year that TGEA has sponsored the Northern Virginia Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance Service.
We do this 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, those who were murdered over the past year while living their life as their authentic self due to anti-trans violence or hate.
The event will be hosted at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Rd. Oakton, VA
Please contact Rev. Emma if you have any questions.

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 at the following link: HERE
Thank You So Much!

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

TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY gathers 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, Allies.
TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY Gathers at MCC of Northern Virginia
aka
MCC NoVA – the Fairfax City LGBTIQQ+ Community Center

There will also be three break-out groups:
  * Parents
  * Teens
  * Transmasculine and TransMasc Nonbinary
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.

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 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, Allies.

There will also be three break-out groups:
  * Parents
  * Teens & Tweens
  * Transmasculine and TransMasc Nonbinary
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!

DID YOU KNOW TGEA SPONSORS A COMMUNITY BUILDING GROUP
FOR SPOUSES AND SIGNIFICANT OTHERS?
In addition to the groups above, TGEA currently has an on-line group for Spouses, significant others, and partners
of those who are transitioning, experiencing gender expansion, or who are questioning.
There are other groups as well.
Contact TGEA for more information.

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Community Notes
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FALL GENDER MARKER AND NAME CHANGE CLINIC!
SAVE THE DATE – Sat Sept 14 1-4PM GMU Fairfax!

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 at the following link: HERE
Thank You So Much!

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 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, Allies.

There will also be three break-out groups:
  * Parents
  * Teens & Tweens
  * Transmasculine and TransMasc Nonbinary
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!

DID YOU KNOW TGEA SPONSORS A COMMUNITY BUILDING GROUP
FOR SPOUSES AND SIGNIFICANT OTHERS?
In addition to the groups above, TGEA currently has an on-line group for Spouses, significant others, and partners
of those who are transitioning, experiencing gender expansion, or who are questioning.
There are other groups as well.
Contact TGEA for more information.

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Community Notes
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TGEA EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH – It’s What We Do!
Below:
Rev. Emma & Heather conducting a Trans Educational Outreach for Fairfax County NCS (Neighborhood Community Services),which covers agencies that provide programs and services across the life span from zero years to 100 years of age. July 11, 2024


Below:
Rev. Emma strongly suggesting to folks… that if they can’t do anything else, just be kind.

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 at the following link: HERE
Thank You So Much!

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 12th 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, Allies.

There will also be three break-out groups:
  * Parents
  * Teens & Tweens
  * Transmasculine and TransMasc Nonbinary
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!

DID YOU KNOW TGEA SPONSORS A COMMUNITY BUILDING GROUP
FOR SPOUSES AND SIGNIFICANT OTHERS?
In addition to the groups above, TGEA currently has an on-line group for Spouses, significant others, and partners
of those who are transitioning, experiencing gender expansion, or who are questioning.
There are other groups as well.
Contact TGEA for more information.

TGEA EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH – It’s What We Do!

Above:
Rev. Emma & Jacob conducting a Trans Educational Outreach at Pohick Regional Library in Burke, VA. June 15, 2024