Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is a day set aside to remember the victims of violence throughout the world who lost their lives at the hands of others because they were living in the gender they identified with, even though it was not the gender they were assigned at birth. Over the last year there have been 286 recorded deaths of transgender people, including 24 in the United States.

During this week, and on November 20th in particular, we call on all people throughout the world to open their hearts and minds to understanding, accepting and including persons who are transgender or gender non-conforming,  without judgement, prejudice, bigotry and--most importantly--violence. 

"LGBTQIA People of Faith gathered in St. Louis (October 31 thru November 2, 2017) for the “Rolling the Stone Away - Generations of Love and Justice” Conference. Among the invited speakers were numerous movers and shakers, activists and writers, theologians and clergy," wrote DignityUSA member and Rolling the Stone Away conference attendee, Ann Marie Szpakowska. "Dignity’s presence, some 24 out of 200+, was evident."

DignityUSA's board and staff are in full swing, preparing to celebrate our 50th year of existence! Want to be an intergal part of the lead-up to our 2019 celebration in Chicago? Want to help sustain DignityUSA's work for another 50 years? We're looking for people to serve on our membership and development committees!

If you have a passion for the work of DignityUSA are willing to serve the LGBTQI community, please email info@dignityusa.org for more information about this opportunity.

The outpouring of support for DignityUSA's petition, "Tell Bishop Morlino Gay/Lesbian Catholics Deserve Full Funerals," has been incredible! Since the petition's creation three weeks ago, thousands of you have signed. Will you help us reach our goal of 5,000 signatures? Please share the petition with friends and family, and encourage them to sign too.

In these stressful and distressing days, taking time for gratitude feels especially important. We at DignityUSA are thankful to each and every one of you who supports our mission and ministry with your presence, courage, and integrity. We also give thanks for all people who give witness for justice, for affirming family, friends, and community, for the beauty of the earth, and for all that brings joy to our lives. May you enjoy time with those you love during this holiday, and find time to reflect on the many blessings you enjoy.