The Episcopal Church’s first retreat for transgender, nonbinary and two-spirit Episcopalians, held March 16-19 in the Diocese of California, started with participants building a community altar using sacred objects they brought from home, including rosaries, icons and handmade crucifixes. Photo: Courtesy of Aaron Scott.

Beloveds, Happy Trans Day of Visibility! We are so happy to share news of this wonderful recent retreat, with deep thanks to Aaron Scott, Gender Justice Officer of the Episcopal Church. 🏳️‍⚧️ 🕯️
#TDOV2026 #TDOV #TransJoy

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Happy Trans Day of Visibility, especially to these folks, whose spiritual journey has enriched my own.

(Multicolor flyer with the Episcopal Pride shield): TRANS // FIGURED: A SPIRITUAL RETREAT FOR TRANS, NONBINARY, AND TWO-SPIRIT EPISCOPALIANS SPONSORED BY THE GENDER JUSTICE OFFICE OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH MARCH 16-19 IN THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF CALIFORNIA CONTACT AARON SCOTT AT ASCOTT@EPISCOPALCHURCH.ORG WITH ANY QUESTIONS. The Episcopal Church

🚨 Last call! Registration closes at midnight Eastern Time tonight for the upcoming TRANS//FIGURED spiritual retreat which is being offered by the Gender Justice Office of the Episcopal Church. There are just a few spots left — over 50 have already registered representing 26 dioceses! ⚓️

Former top general calls military's removal of trans troops a costly mistake As several global tensions simmer, the Pentagon is removing thousands of transgender troops under an anti-DEI push. How might a focus on gender identity distract from mission readiness?

As several global tensions simmer, the Pentagon is removing thousands of transgender troops under an anti-DEI push. How might a focus on gender identity distract from mission readiness? n.pr/4tEdun4

Sermon #2 for Trans, Nonbinary & Two-Spirit Clergy of The Episcopal Church TransEpiscopal

Also from our recent clergy retreat, here is a powerful word from the Reverend Canon Carla Robinson, Canon for Multicultural Ministries & Community Transformation, Diocese of Olympia. May her words strengthen and inspire you as they did us. ⚓

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Sermon for Trans, Nonbinary & Two-Spirit Clergy of The Episcopal Church Twenty-one Trans, Nonbinary, and Two-Spirit Clergy of the Episcopal Church recently gathered for a retreat in Northern California. We had three days of sabbath, connection, networking, and energizing....

We were so grateful that Aaron Scott, the churchwide Gender Justice Officer, preached at our recent clergy retreat, honoring the feast of the Reverend Florence Li Tim Oi. Sharing his sermon here. May it strengthen and inspire you as it did us. 🕯️ www.transepiscopal.org/blog/sermon-...

Sermon for Trans, Nonbinary & Two-Spirit Clergy of The Episcopal Church Twenty-one Trans, Nonbinary, and Two-Spirit Clergy of the Episcopal Church recently gathered for a retreat in Northern California. We had three days of sabbath, connection, networking, and energizing....

Episcopal trans, non-binary, two-spirit clergy recently gathered on retreat; here is a sermon preached there by Aaron Scott, Gender Justice Officer of the Episcopal Church, for the feast of Florence Li Tim Oi. May it strengthen and inspire you as it did us. ⚓️

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Re-upping this call. Almost full but there are a few spots left!

LGBTQ+ Trouble viewing? Click to view stream mirror. ON THIS PAGE For decades, LGBTQ+ Episcopalians and allies have worked to make The Episcopal Church a place of belonging and inclusion. We have prayed, stu...

Not knowing the context, it’s hard to be specific, but we have resources on our TransEpiscopal website (link in pinned post), and you can also try the LGBTQ+ landing page of the Episcopal Church: www.episcopalchurch.org/organization.... Lots of links from there. ⚓️

Flyer shows the Episcopal Church shield in Progress Pride rainbow flag colors and says: Trans // Figured: A spiritual retreat For trans, non-binary, and two-spirit Episcopalians Sponsored by the Gender Justice Office of The Episcopal Church March 16-19, 2026 In the Episcopal Diocese of California Contact Aaron Scott at AScott@episcopalchurch.org with any questions. Flyer also has a QR code for registration.

TRANS // FIGURED: a spiritual retreat for rest, renewal, & resilience of trans, nonbinary, and two-spirit Episcopalians, ages 21+, lay & ordained

WHEN: March 16-19, 2026
WHERE: Diocese of California
COST: Suggested donation $100. Meals & lodging provided.
LINK: dfms.formstack.com/forms/transf...

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Glad to say the Episcopal Church is included here. ⚓️

A Bishop Uses His Bully Pulpit to Challenge Transphobic Bullies Los Angeles Bishop John Taylor decries "the cold hand of tyranny around our most vulnerable children’s throats."

Thank you, Bishop Taylor, and thank you, Susan Russell for this write-up. Much-needed solidarity. 💜 ⚓️

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Follow up on this protest — today brings good news that Sutter is backing down, for now. Thank you to all the Episcopalians and other Christians, lay and ordained, who were there. And people of all faiths. ⚓️

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Parents protest Sutter’s retreat on gender-affirming care for transgender teens — San Francisco Chronicle On her son’s 14th birthday, a few days before Thanksgiving, Nikki got a call from his pediatrician at Sutter Health: In December, the doctor said, Sutter would stop providing all gender-affirming care...

So glad to see multiple clergy from the Episcopal Diocese of California at this protest. ⚓️

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A Black man, the event organizer, is speaking to a room of listeners in a bar to welcome them to this TDOR event

The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is a proud sponsor of today’s Trans Day of Remembrance event here in #yeg 🕯️

A pastoral message on this transgender day of remembrance blessing by the Rev. Cameron Partridge, rector of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church in San Francisco, California #transdayofremembrance #episcopal ... TikTok video by The Episcopal Church

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The Episcopal Church on Instagram: "A closing message on this Transgender Day of Remembrance from the Rev. Cameron Partridge, rector of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church in San Francisco, California: “Tran... As we reflect on the strength and resilience of trans, nonbinary, and two-spirit individuals, we recognize the importance of self-love and community support in overcoming adversity. We must protect an...

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The Episcopal Church on Instagram: "On this Transgender Day of Remembrance we are remembering the saints whose lives and work were dedicated to the full inclusion and flourishing of the trans communit... Join us in honoring the memory of Rev. Dr. Vicki Gray, a trailblazing transgender leader who dedicated her life to promoting full inclusion and flourishing of the trans community. We explore her remar...

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The Episcopal Church on Instagram: "On this Transgender Day of Remembrance we are remembering the saints whose lives and work were dedicated to the full inclusion and flourishing of the trans communit... Rev. Gari was a true trailblazer, ordained to the priesthood in 1986 and serving several congregations in the Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin. As a founding member of TransEpiscopal, she worked tireles...

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The Episcopal Church on Instagram: "On this Transgender Day of Remembrance we are remembering the saints whose lives and work were dedicated to the full inclusion and flourishing of the trans communit... On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we pay tribute to Rev. Iain Michael, a trailblazing leader who fought for the full inclusion and flourishing of the trans community. His legacy continues to inspire ...

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A candlelight vigil at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Louisville, Kentucky, memorializes transgender individuals who’ve been targeted or murdered for being who they are. Nov. 20, 2023. Photo: John Nation

On Nov. 20 and thru the week, Episcopal churches nationwide will observe Transgender Day of Remembrance by holding worship services and prayer vigils to memorialize transgender individuals and to raise awareness of violence against trans people. #TDOR ⚓️

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“There is a disgraceful misconception that all people of faith do not affirm the full spectrum of gender–a great many of us do. Let it be known instead that our beloveds are created in the image of God-Holy and whole.”
—many diverse faith traditions including the Episcopal Church ⚓️

Yes, the Episcopal Church has LGBTQI2S+ bishops, priests, deacons, and lay leaders. Perhaps most famous is Bishop Gene Robinson, but many others too. We specifically have dozens of (out and proud) trans clergy, though no bishops yet; that said, being trans is not a barrier to being elected.

LGBTQ+ Trouble viewing? Click to view stream mirror. ON THIS PAGE For decades, LGBTQ+ Episcopalians and allies have worked to make The Episcopal Church a place of belonging and inclusion. We have prayed, stu...

On this #NationalComingOutDay:
we’re glad we can say that there is a place in the Episcopal Church for us to be our whole selves, wondrously made as we are. For history, connection, and resources, this page is a good place to start: www.episcopalchurch.org/organization...
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Link to text of letter: https://www.theepiscopalconsultation.org/an-open-letter-to-the-episcopal-church

Link to text of letter: https://www.theepiscopalconsultation.org/an-open-letter-to-the-episcopal-church

An open letter from the Episcopal Consultation to the Episcopal Church on the accord with former bishop John Howard.

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Tell the FTC: Hands Off Gender-Affirming Care | A4TE The FTC has opened a 60-day public comment portal—and your action and your story are urgently needed. This is a critical opportunity to submit your public comments in support of gender-affirming care ...

🚨 Last day! to comment to the FTC on gender affirming care. The Episcopal Church supports 🏳️‍⚧️ care. Per resolution 2022-D066, we “advocate for access to gender affirming care in all forms as part of our Baptismal call to respect the dignity of every human being.” ⚓️
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“As a religious leader, I don’t serve political powers, the principalities of this age. I serve Jesus of Nazareth, who came as a stranger, was oppressed by a state system and taught us and told us to welcome the stranger and to stand with all who suffer.” — Episcopal Bishop Julia Whitworth
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It should be needless to say, but it is perhaps at this moment worth saying, that transgender individuals have the same right as anyone else to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.