At a moment when so many legislatures are debating hateful laws, Unitarian Universalism affirms what is true yesterday, today, and every day: Trans people are divine. There is no such thing as other people’s children. We join together in fighting for a world in which all of us are free and thriving.

As this treacherous and tiresome year comes to a close, may these small victories bring you hope. May you remember that you are not alone. May you find comfort and joy in times of grief and sorrow. May you find the strength to persevere this journey of justice, peace, and equity.

Sharing my story helps others and me as well. It helps me heal from shame, re/connect with community, and with resources. Muslims, I believe must advance justice and equity, via deeds, words, even thoughts (e.g., challenging our own biases).

The barrage of anti-trans legislation that has been levied against the trans/non-binary community along with a culture of hate that is harming our children is directly responsible for these senseless killings and the dangers the transgender community faces on a daily basis.

Coming Out Day is not a call to arms for all queers to bounce up and announce themselves, and we've gotten better at explaining how being publicly out is not always the right thing for every single person every single moment.

In 2008 the National Association of People with AIDS launched this observance day to recognize the disproportionate impact of the epidemic on gay men. National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day reminds us that the first for LGBTQ health equity is not over. #NGMHAAD

In the midst of Pride may we take care of our people. May we find the strength to laugh. May we make space for freedom. And most importantly … May we all make the effort to notice the one who is excluded, left behind, or shut out. In 2022, now more than ever, may we UPLIFT Pride!

The increased attention to anti-trans legislation here in spring 2022 highlights this in many ways. Writer Lilah Sturges tweeted earlier this week, “Transgender Day of Visibility seems super unnecessary this year–they’re making laws against us all over the damn country."

Unitarian Universalists call ourselves the Love people. We are working hard to widen our circle of concern. How can we, individually and together, change the attitudes that fuel filicide? This newsletter marks the UUA’s first public recognition of this Day of Mourning.

Spirit of Life Abundant, Life multifaceted and diverse, Whose care cannot be withheld: Open us to the possibility that we, too, contain space within us For this radical abundance of care.