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Supporting our trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive siblings

April 06, 2023
By Tracy Abler, Justice Coordinator

March 31 marked International Day of Transgender Visibility. The CSA Leadership Team and JPIC Office joined other congregations across the country in supporting our trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive siblings by signing this statement honoring Trans Day of Visibility.

For others stirred to learn more, support or act, please consider the following:

Learn: Check if elected officials are attacking LGBTQ+ rights in your state legislature with this nationwide anti-trans bill tracker: Trans Legislation Tracker

Support: The Trevor Project, Transgender Law Center, New Ways Ministry, or another organization supporting transgender individuals

Evaluate: Assess your religious community’s capacity to fully welcome trans folks, including internal attitudes, behaviors, policies, and having gender-neutral restrooms. 

Act: Consider signing on as an individual, congregation or organization to the declaration: “Beloved by God

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