Every year around this time we remember all those who were killed because they were transgender. There are memorial services that are going to be held all around the world. To find a service near you check out this list, it is only a partial list of cities. If your city is not on the list try Googling your city using your city name and “Transgender Day of Remembrance” in quotes.
Here in Connecticut we are holding our ceremony on Tuesday November 20th, but other cities are hold their this weekend. The Connecticut program is…
Connecticut's 6th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance
“Love Tran-scends: The Importance of Allies”
(6:00pm) Meet at First Presbyterian Church and march to Stairs of State Capitol for Candlelight Vigil
Speakers……….
Memorial………..Names of those we remember
(7:00pm) Proceed to Metropolitan Community Church for program “Love Tran-scends: The Importance of Allies”
(7:30pm) Welcoming…..
Song……………MCC Gospel Choir
Speakers………….
Memorial………..Names of those we remember
Songs…………..MCC Gospel Choir and Eve – “They Won’t Accept Us”
(8:30) Closing and Reception
You can come to either or both of the ceremonies. At the Capital there will be speeches and also a reading of a proclamation by member of the Hartford City Council. It will be more public then the MCC Chapel.
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