November 9, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

14808 N Boswell Boulevard
Sun City, Arizona 85351

The Church of the Palms’ LGBTQ+ Ministry Team commits to an annual Transgender Day of Remembrance to memorialize the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence, hatred or prejudice during the last calendar year.

This year, the opening speaker will be Elgie Gonzales, her topic “Othering and Belonging.” There will be a reading of names of the people who have experienced a confirmed violent death in the last year, followed by a panel of several representatives from the transgender community and Mama Dragons to encourage attendees to ask questions to gain understanding and additional knowledge. The panel will be moderated by Elgie Gonzalez.

This secular event is open to everyone regardless of their faith or no faith. The hope for this time of remembrance is of increasing awareness and understanding of our transgender siblings.

Rincon Congregational UCC in Tucson has been invited to stand with parents of transgender children at the next Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD) this Tuesday 4/11/23 at 6:30pm Valley View Early Learning Center, 3435 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson. Those who can are asked to arrive at 5pm to fill the 125 spot parking lot with supportive people.

Here's why:

Earlier this week, there was a takeover of the CFSD school board by The Bridge Church and people from out of town. They subverted the agenda and started a debate about the rights of transgender students.The protesters were booing and hissing at students and carrying hateful signage.

This is an opportunity for us to demonstrate the love and compassion of Christ over the hateful message. Doing so on the heels of the celebration of Easter feels all the more necessary and right.

Transgender Day of Remembrance at The Church of the Palms

Rincon Congregational will stand with parents of transgender children