Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on 20 November honouring the memory of those whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Newest ‘Transgender Day of Remembrance’ posts . . . (images link to posts) ‘The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was started by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a […]
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This liturgy, in a ready-to-print format, with additional resources can be found in full on the UK Transgender Day of Remembrance website. Call to Worship [Substitute terms with which you are not comfortable.] Be with us in all of our journeys From near and from far and histories unknown Be with us in strength and […]
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God of all ages God of all peoples God of all hopes and dreams Today we remember those among us who are transgender: We grieve the murders of those killed for the sake of hate, We celebrate the lives of each and every transgender individual; Those who are able to live into their fullest selves […]
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These words opened a Sunday church service recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance in Lafayette, Colorado. Today there is much to grieve in our world. I would be remiss not to mention [mention of current events of violence in the news]. Today, on our Transgender Day of Awareness Sunday, we grieve in particular the murders of […]
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I made you myself, carefully and lovingly. I gathered your molecules together, Scooping them out of the dust, warming them into clay. I formed you, deftly With the skill and vision of an artist Into a unique creation. A tiny masterpiece. Your contours bear the imprint of my fingers. Your imperfections and irregularities are a […]
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