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)
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.
April 9 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting
TGEA will host the April 9 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.
Virginia Department of Education Policies For Gender Expansive Students Finalized!
We are happy to announce that the proposed policies for the equitable treatment of gender expansive (transgender and gender non-binary) public K-12 Virginia school students are proposed no more! They are now finalized! As a bit of background information, Delegate Marcus Simon’s HB145 and Senator Jennifer Boysko’s SB 161 bills codified protections for transgender and gender non-binary students in Virginia schools. The bills instructed the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to draft the model policies for these groups of students. Now that the public comment period is over and the policies have been finalized, School Boards will be required to adopt these policies (or policies that may even been more comprehensive) at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. TGEA would like to thank all who were instrumental in the creation of these policies and those who spoke up in favor of them during the public comment period. Many Virginians are working towards making this state inclusive for all! If you wish to see these policies, you can access them HERE.
March 12 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting
TGEA will host the March 12 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.
February 12 – Second Friday Virtual Meeting
TGEA will host the February 12 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.
January 8th – Second Friday Virtual Meeting
TGEA will host the January 8 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.
December 11th 2nd Friday – Virtual Meeting
TGEA will host the December 11 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.
12th Annual Northern Virginia
Transgender Day of Remembrance Service
Please join us in remembering and honoring our transgender brothers and sisters who lost their lives for living their authentic selves. TGEA’s Executive Director, Reverend Emma Chattin, will lead this virtual ceremony.
Join us Fri Nov 20th at 7PM at the ZOOM link https://tinyurl.com/NOVATDOR
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