Amid escalating anti-trans political and religious violence, many people are seeking deeper understanding of transgender lives and experiences in an effort to strengthen their advocacy and allyship. But this pursuit of understanding can inadvertently flatten the multi-dimensional complexity of trans life—reducing “transness” to something graspable, while ultimately reinforcing perceived divides between transgender and cisgender people. In this program, Seth Anderson-Matz offers a theological framework for approaching trans solidarity as relational rather than conceptual, illuminates the greater wisdom embodied in trans life, and invites us to reflect on our own experiences of gender within age-old systems of oppression and control.

 

Worship Leader: Seth Anderson-Matz (online)

Worship Associate: Susan Bachlor

Music: Chris Perske and Pam Sachs

Tech: Malachi Smith

 

Click HERE to watch the service live on Sunday, at 10:30am Pacific Time.

Religious Education and childcare will be available.