TransSpirit Sunday at MCC San Francisco

On Sunday, July 29, 2007, Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) of San Francisco will celebrate diversity by honoring the transgender community in their 11 am and 7 pm services.

At the 11 am service, Dr. Dawnne Woodie, church board member and
TransSpirit Ministry Coordinator, will lead the service. She will preach and consecrate a special communion honoring, blessing and encouraging the transgender community. Aidan Dunn will preside at the 7pm service. Both services will include a special prayer time of blessing and affirmation of those transpersons present.

*EVERYONE* is invited to attend services!

MCC San Francisco — now meeting in Kanbar Center, 44 Page Street (between Gough and Franklin)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-863-4434
Or for directions call Dr. Dawnne Woodie, 415-359-4736

Alexis Giraldo v. CA Department of Corrections

Alexis Giraldo, a Latina transgender woman, is suing the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for failing to protect her (and other transgender women) from rape and sexual assault while in prison.

Ms. Giraldo is seeking money damages for her injuries and a declaration from the court to force the CDCR to develop policies and practices to better protect transgender prisoners.

The Transgender, Gender Variant & Intersex Justice Project (TGIP) and the Community United Against Violence (CUAV) encourage the community to attend the trial and show support for Alexis Giraldo.

The trial will take place at the San Francisco Civic Center Courthouse in Room 206, starting on or after Thurs, July 5th. Check the TGIP website for more information and daily updates.

Why We Sing

Why We Sing is a documentary that focuses on the 7th International Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses Choral Festival. More than 5,000 singers comprising 160 choruses participated in the festival. Through song and interviews, Why We Sing explores many current issues: same-sex marriage, religious views on LGBT rights, and the trans rights movement.