“Transgender Day of Remembrance” (TDOR) occurs every November 20th to honor those lost to transphobia and anti-transgender violence. Advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith founded the day in 1999 following the murders of Chanelle Pickett in 1995 and Rita Hester in 1998. The annual event draws vital attention to ongoing violence against the transgender community, which disproportionately … Continue reading National Day of Transgender Remembrance

Patty Delp, our guest speaker for this Sunday, will discuss the importance of our being a welcoming fellowship, the vital need for safe spaces, inclusion and acceptance of diverse populations and the impact of microaggressions and myths on the LGBTQIA community, and especially on our youth. Patty is a SUUF member, and director of Yavapai … Continue reading My Lesbian Journey as an Empath Social Justice Warrior