One of the annual events we recognize every November is the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). It is a somber day as we recognize that transphobia all too often ends with violence towards our siblings. At the time of writing, since October 1, 2011, some 367 transgender people have been killed in incidents of anti-trans* violence all around the world.

As we mourn these beautiful people and name their unnecessary deaths, we also recommit ourselves to building a world where every person, of every gender identity and expression, understands their inherent worth and dignity. Where every person is known as beautiful and whole and given the opportunity for their authentic self to shine bright.

On this day of sadness, beloved, please know that you are loved for exactly who you are.

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Uno de los eventos anuales que reconocemos cada noviembre es el Día del Recuerdo Transgénero (TDOR, por sus siglas en inglés). Es un día sombrío porque reconocemos que la transfobia con demasiada frecuencia termina en violencia hacia nuestros hermanos. Al momento de redactar este informe, desde el 1 de octubre de 2011 a la fecha, unas 367 personas transgénero han muerto en incidentes de violencia anti-trans* en todo el mundo.

Mientras lloramos a estas hermosas personas y nombramos sus muertes innecesarias, también nos volvemos a comprometer a construir un mundo donde cada persona, de cada identidad y expresión de género, comprenda su valor y dignidad inherentes, donde cada persona es reconocida como bella y completa y donde se le da la oportunidad de que su yo auténtico brille.

En este día de tristeza, amados, sepan que son amados exactamente por quienes son.

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Rev. Dr. Michael Tino

Lead Ministry Team at Church of the Larger Fellowship

Michael Tino (they/them) is a minister with over 20 years experience in congregational and denominational work. Michael has served the UU Fellowship of Northern Westchester as its minister since 2007, and before that served six years as the UUA Director of Young Adult and Campus Ministry. Before becoming a UU religious professional, Michael was a cell biologist; they hold a Ph.D. from Duke University in that field. Michael’s service to our faith has included a term on the UUA Board of Trustees, where they led the Board’s work to have our Association repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery, and leadership roles in Allies for Racial Equity, the Southeast UU Summer Institute, the Ohio River Group minister’s study group, and the Ministerial Fellowship Committee, on which they currently serve. Originally from New York City, Michael now lives in Peekskill, NY, with their husband Eric and their seven-year-old daughter, Nora.

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