Category Archives: Out in the World

Thank you!

Shout out to everyone helping to protect transgender and non-binary people! In the midst of the rise of transphobic hate-filled legislation, we are here.  Special shout out to TRUUsT members Rev. Ali KC Bell for xer presence in Maryland (https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/governor-moore-proclaims-today-international-transgender-day-of-visibility-in-maryland) … Continue reading

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Putting the “T” First: Public Statement on This Week’s UU World Article

This week, the UU World published a piece about trans people that caused deep harm. TRUUsT, the organization of trans UU religious professionals, responds. Continue reading

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UU General Assembly Votes to Change UU Sources to Include Non-Binary People

On June 24, 2017, delegates to the Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly in New Orleans overwhelmingly voted to approve language to make Unitarian Universalism’s second source more inclusive of people of all genders. Unitarian Universalism affirms and promotes seven principles, … Continue reading

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Upcoming UU Opportunities for Education and Action

In the next few weeks and months UUs can deepen their awareness of and advocacy for trans folks. Here’s how! Continue reading

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TRUUsT Responds to Tuesday’s Election

TRUUsT members took to Facebook to respond to the outcome of Tuesday’s election. Here is a selection of the words and images that were shared in the first twenty-four hours. Continue reading

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A Message on Transgender Remembrance Day

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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Mr. Barb Greve Featured in the Daily News of Newburyport

In the article “As Part of Annual Service, Transgender Minister to Speak,” the Daily News of Newburyport, Massachusetts, reported in April on Mr. Barb Greve’s visit to the First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, of Newburyport. Barb delivered a sermon entitled “Courage … Continue reading

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Mr. Barb Greve and Rev. Sean Parker Dennison Present at the Transgender Religious Summit

At her blog Crossing the T, Rev. Allyson Robinson reported in January on her experience attending the second Transgender Religious Summit hosted by the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California. In a post entitled “Transgender Religious Summit Themes – Relational … Continue reading

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Rev. Sean Parker Dennison Featured in UU World

In November, in the article “Congregations Welcome Transgender People,” the UU World reported on welcoming experiences many transgender people have in Unitarian Universalist congregations. The article included a discussion of Rev. Sean Parker Dennison’s experience being called as the minister … Continue reading

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