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, Sept 12th 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

September 4, 2025 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!

BACK TO SCHOOL!
Fairfax Public School PRIDE Rally On August 28
Thanking the School Board for their Support of ALL Students!
TGEA and MCC NoVA was there! Along With So Many Other People!
Big thanks to Chris McCormick for all her hard work in making this Happen!

SOCIAL EVENTS!

We’re exploring the idea of adding regular social events to our TGEA community calendar—something fun and informal to bring folks together outside of our regular 2nd Friday gatherings.
This quick survey will help us understand what kinds of activities you’d enjoy, when you’re available, and whether you’d like to help organize.
Thanks for taking a moment to share your input!

TGEA Social Activity Interest Survey

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)
❤️

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, Aug 8th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY gathers at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia.
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
MCC NoVA, 10383 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030.

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!
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.

Latest Information on Passports from the ACLU

Link to ACLU article

Meet the Author! NICO LANG! In Person! Author of
American Teenager: How Trans Kids are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era
Friday July 18 at Fairfax Community Center (MCC NoVA)

This Event is Free! But Space is Limited!

Please Register ASAP Here

Late arrivals will be provided a phone number to call or text for entry.

Group Gathering provided by FCPS PRIDE and TGEA
in coordination with The MCC NoVA Community Center
at the
Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia (aka MCC NoVA)
10383 Democracy Ln
Fairfax, VA 22030.

Fairfax City LGBTIQQ+ Community Center

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.
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 HERE

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)

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

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, May 9th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY gathers at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia.
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
MCC NoVA, 10383 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030.

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!
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.

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA, are pleased to announce that Second Friday Community Building Group Meeting for April will be an in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, April 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.

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 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.

Statement from TGEA Regarding The Times in Which We Live
So Many Executive Orders. Yet nothing about you has changed. You still exist. You are still who you are. Your pronouns are your own and they belong to you. What has potentially changed are some of our rights as American citizens. Even then…
Continued Here

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.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FCPS PRIDE TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY RALLY
TGEA WAS THERE!
Pictured Below Clockwise From Left:
Chris McCormick, Rev. Emma Chattin,
Willow Woycke, Amber Biechler

(In Attendance But Not Pictured:
Chaiya Mohanty Ortiz, Jacob King, Rabbit Remers)

Big thanks to FCPS Pride for a powerfully Rally!
It was exceptionally well attended with members from many groups, including FCPS Pride, TGEA, and MCC of Northern Virginia.
Over 100 people were there!
Words were said, signs lofted, flags waved, spirits lifted, and horns honked!

TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY PROCLAMATIONS
FAIRFAX CITY
and
FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Additional Photos and Articles About These Events Here:
Washington Blade
Fairfax Now
Patch
We asked for Supporters and Yawl Came!
Thank you so much!