Transgender Day of Remembrance 20 November 2016

On this day those who have been murdered or died during the previous year because they were transgender are remembered. A liturgy for a service is available on

 www.corrymeela.org/tdor2016

and on

http://www.sibyls.gndr.org.uk/documents/tdorliturgy.pdf

Tansgender people are people whose gender identity does not fully correspond to that expected by their biological sex. This is an umbrella term which can be expressed in different ways. Transsexuals can be regarded as transgender people who completely identify with the gender which is opposite to that which is expected by their biological sex. Gender reassignment is often urgently sought. However it should be noted that gender reassignment is not considered to be change in gender identity: instead it is regarded as an action required to correct a biological mistake. As it is a search for identity, no other behavioural implications are involved.

Gender and sexual variant people are fellow travellers in their interaction with societies, and the same conflict dynamics occur. However being transgender is not an indication of sexual orientation. As wide a range of sexual orientations are found amongst transgender people as those which are found in society at large.

This liturgy uses the terms transgender and transsexual because of their common use. More specific definitions are often advocated by transgender people.

Lists of those who have died are available at:http://www.sibyls.gndr.org.uk/documents/tdorlist.pdf

and on the Transgender Day of Remembrance website: https://tdor.info/

Some Locations

If you would like other locations to be added, please email details to sgen4144@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE: Non-Church events may not have a religious context

Place	Details
London OPEN TABLE LONDON   On the third Sunday of each month. Next meeting 20th November 2016 at  St James Church of England, West Hampstead, NW6 2AP. Refreshments 6.30pm, service 7pm, followed by a meal.  The Transgender day of Remembrance will be observed durig the service
Salisbury Remembrance candlelight vigil in Salisbury on the 20th November from 4pm - 5pm at the United Reformed Church on Fisherton St (at their kind invitation). Especially poignant as we mourn the loss of local trans woman Gabriel Tinto who took her own life in October.
Hull We are holding an Transgender Remembrance Service to remember those who have died, or have suffered due to transphobia. This service is open to all, whatever your beliefs, whatever your gender, or sexuality. Do feel free to come along. http://www.lgbtchristianfellowship.co.uk/
Gloucester	Inclusive Church LGBTI Eucharist. Transgender Day of Remembrance The regular LGBTI Eucharist for the Diocese of Gloucester will take place on Sunday 20th November. St Bartholomew's Church, Cam Pitch, Lower Cam, Gloucestershire GL11 5JX This coincides with the Transgender Day of Remembrance It provides an opportunity to raise awareness of hate crimes against transgender people and it publicly mourns and honours the lives of our brothers and sisters who might otherwise be forgotten. If there are names you would like us to remember at this service, please let Bob Callaghan know office@inclusive-church.org All are welcome to attend the service which will last about 45 minutes and be followed by refreshments. For more information and to let us know you are coming contact The Rev'd Sue Greatorex 01453 542547 susangreatorex@btinternet.com The service will be using material from The Corrymeela Community. It can be downloaded from: www.corrymeela.org/tdor2016  and: http://www.tgdr.co.uk/liturgies/tdor.htm
Belfast  Date: Sunday 20 November 2016, Time: 3:30pm Venue: All Souls, Elmwood Avenue, Belfast Northern Ireland We are an inclusive church.  We welcome people irrespective of their race, colour, creed, gender or sexual orientation and encourage all to play a full role in our church.  All Souls is a member of the Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church of Ireland, which is affiliated to the Unitarian Christian Association, Great Britain. We also share a special relationship with the Dutch Remonstrant Church and the General Assembly of Unitarians and Free Christians of Britain and Ireland.
London   Transgender Day of Remembrance Service Sunday, November 20, 2016 11:00am  12:00pm Venue: Unitarian Meeting House, Catford, Lewisham      As the Transgender Day of Remembrance falls on a Sunday this year, we have decided to offer the ceremony at 11am as our main meeting.  This is an annual vigil to memorialise the people killed in anti-trans violence during the past year.  The names, ages and countries of origin of each victim are read aloud, and a candle lit for each.
Bath Living Springs MCC, Bath http://www.mccbath.org.uk/   Please join us for worship for Transgender Remembrance and Celebration on Sunday 20th November 2016.
Brighton  Date: Sunday 20 November 2016, Time: 2:00pm Venue: Dorset Gardens Methodist Church http://www.dgmc.org.uk/  International Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) in Brighton, will be marked with a community memorial service on, Sunday, November 20 at the Dorset Gardens Methodist Church starting at 2pm.
Manchester The MCC LGBT+ congregation in Manchester will be making TDoR the focus of the regular Sunday afternoon LGBT+ Service on Sunday 20th November at 4.30-pm  Full Details are on: http://metropolitanchurch.org.uk/about-us/find-us
Liverpool  Date: Sunday 20 November 2016 (All day) Venue: St Bride's Church, Percy Street Liverpool, L8 7LT http://www.stbridesliverpool.co.uk/
Totnes Safe Harbour MCC and Cornerstone Fellowship We have a service at The Mansion,  Fore St,  Totnes at 6pm on November 20th. We will be marking TDoR and reading the names of those who have been lost this year as part of our worship.
London  Sunday 20th November at 5pm. ~Callout to Trans People of Faith~ The Interfaith Event is looking for people of faith who would like to lead and to be part of, whether speaking reading or performing, a mutually respectful faith-based remembrance of our dead, and affirmation that trans people are full members of every religion. ... This will be in its own venue within the TDoR event venue, and earlier in the evening, so attendees can come to both this and to the secular event, which last year drew nearly 300 trans people and allies.  Contact: Michael@stonewallhousing.org Date: Sunday 20th November Time: 5:00-8:00pm Venue: Centenary Building, City University of London, Spencer Street, EC1V 0HB
London Date: Saturday 19 November 2016, Time: 12:00pm to 5:00pm Venue: The Community Space, Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon, CR0 1EA  1pm for 2pm start. Organised by TransPALS together with Aurora. The Ceremony of Remembrance, in which a candle is lit in remembrance of each named murder victim, will be in a quiet, private space in Bernard Weatherill House with music and poetry. After the ceremony there will be a time to meet socially over refreshments. Please phone Rachel: 07918 602 333 or e-mail info@transpals.org.uk so we have an idea of numbers. Venue: The Community Space, Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon CR0 1EA
Manchester  http://www.sparkle.org.uk/  Date: Sunday 20 November 2016, Time: 4:30pm Venue: Sackville Gardens, Manchester
Bristol Friday, 18th November 2016 – Flag Raising Ceremony Where: Bristol City Hall, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TR When: 4.30pm Remembrance Ceremony Date: Friday, 18th November 2016 Time: 6pm ’til late with a reading at 6:30pm Venue: Richmond Building, University of Bristol Students’ Union, 105 Queens Rd, Bristol BS8 1LN When: 6pm ’til late with a reading at 6:30pm Food and refreshments will be provided. Trans Day of Remembrance is celebrated all over the world on various dates near or on 20th November. Bristol LGBTI Group http://lgbtbristol.org.uk/   Facebook link
Reading  Date: Saturday 19th November, Time:7:30pm Venue: Trooper Potts Memorial by Forbury Gardens MyUmbrella in partnership with Reading Pride organises the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) event in Reading town centre. This year will be taking place at the Trooper Potts Memorial by Forbury Gardens on Saturday 19th November 2016 starting at 7.30pm. This year, we will be going further by getting representatives from other local groups and charities such as Reading University LGBT Society, Samaritans and ACRE among many others joining us. https://tdor-reading.org.uk/
Cambridge  Date: Sunday 20 November 2016, Time: 8:00pm Venue: Castle Hill, Cambridge, CB3 0RG, overlooking the city.
Leeds On Sunday 20th November at 8pm we will be holding a service at Sovereign Square in Leeds for Trans Day of Remembrance. Following the service there will be a procession from Sovereign Square to Wharf Chambers where we can simply gather and be together as a community. https://www.facebook.com/QueerLeeds/
Sheffield 20 November at 18:00–19:30 Transgender Day of Remembrance is held every year in November to mourn those lost to transphobic hatred and violence. These are deaths that are largely ignored by mainstream society, but send shockwaves through the trans community. TDOR gives us a day to grieve, but also to celebrate the lives that have been tragically cut short by hate crimes. Join us in Hallam Square for a vigil to remember the members of our worldwide community who are no longer with us. This event is open to everyone, and allies are very much welcome.