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A Message on Transgender Remembrance Day

Posted on November 20, 2010 by artisreal

Today is a day of mourning and remembrance for transgender people who have been killed by hate, cruelty, and ignorance.  As we mark this day, let our grief resolve into action.  Here are three simple things any of us can … Continue reading →

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Newly adopted Vision and Mission Statements for TRUUsT

Posted on May 3, 2010 by artisreal

Our Mission TRUUsT advocates for the gifts, safety, liberation, and leadership of transgender religious professionals in Unitarian Universalist ministries and institutions. Our Vision Born out of commitment to the gifts, safety, liberation, and leadership of transgender people, TRUUsT is at … Continue reading →

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Rev. Sean Speaks at Rally on Utah Capitol

Posted on January 26, 2009 by artisreal

Remarks for the Rally for the Common Ground Inititative January 24, 2009 Rev. Sean Parker Dennison I am a religious leader, a minister. I am also a transgender man. To many, those two things seem to be at odds. But … Continue reading →

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Excellence and Oppression

Posted on December 18, 2008 by artisreal

–a commentary by Rev. Sean– Clearly, Rev. Christine and the event she attended about “Excellence in Ministry” got me thinking. Today’s thoughts revolve around the ideal of excellence and how oppression works.  If, by virtue of being part of an … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Logo–*Contest*

Posted on May 20, 2008 by artisreal

Hello!  One thing that this website needs is a logo.  So I am announcing a logo contest.  The prize will be a basket of trans-related resources for you and/or your congregation.  There will be books, DVDs–even children’s resources! To enter, … Continue reading →

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TRUUsT is Born!

Posted on May 16, 2008 by artisreal

Transgender Religious Professional Unitarian Universalists Together (TRUUsT) is a newly forming organization within the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) that serves as a touchstone for transgender policy issues within the UUA. TRUUsT’s steering committee held its first meeting April … Continue reading →

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Launching

Posted on May 16, 2008 by artisreal

Welcome to the website for TRUUsT, a new group being formed for transgender religious professionals and their allies in the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. Yes, there are transgender ministers, religious educators, administrators and musicians in our congregations! We’ll use … Continue reading →

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