As trans people become more visible and affirmed within spiritual and religious life, an increasing number of life-giving resources are being developed. We are also blessed with many wider LGBTI+ resources which can be used or adapted. Here are a few starters and encouragement to use and to create others...
General
Out in Scripture - supported by the US Human Rights Campaign Out In Scripture is a collection of over 175 conversations about the Bible, based around the three year Revised Common Lectionary, seeking to enable fresh perspectives through LGBTI+ eyes. . With the skilled help of 100 diverse scholars and pastors, from over 11 different denominations, it invites us into a more healthy approach to most of Scripture, including some fine reflections, collects and other prayers along the way for each week.
National Weekend of Prayer for Transgender Justice - prayers and resources from the USA
Agape Liturgy (used by the Sibyls Christian transgender group - by Susan Gilchrist
A variety of worship resources from Many Voices - Many Voices is a Black Church movement for Gay and Transgender Justice
TransTorah have also produced some wonderful resources from a Jewish perspective - see here
- including blessings and rituals for transitioning, chest binding, weddings, pre-surgery; plus essays, sermons, poems, videos
Out in Scripture - supported by the US Human Rights Campaign Out In Scripture is a collection of over 175 conversations about the Bible, based around the three year Revised Common Lectionary, seeking to enable fresh perspectives through LGBTI+ eyes. . With the skilled help of 100 diverse scholars and pastors, from over 11 different denominations, it invites us into a more healthy approach to most of Scripture, including some fine reflections, collects and other prayers along the way for each week.
National Weekend of Prayer for Transgender Justice - prayers and resources from the USA
Agape Liturgy (used by the Sibyls Christian transgender group - by Susan Gilchrist
A variety of worship resources from Many Voices - Many Voices is a Black Church movement for Gay and Transgender Justice
TransTorah have also produced some wonderful resources from a Jewish perspective - see here
- including blessings and rituals for transitioning, chest binding, weddings, pre-surgery; plus essays, sermons, poems, videos
Resources for Coming Out and Transitioning
A Litany for Coming Out - Many Voices
See also TransTorah resources (some of which might be adapted for Christian or other occasions)
A Litany for Coming Out - Many Voices
See also TransTorah resources (some of which might be adapted for Christian or other occasions)
Resources for Affirmation and/or Re-Naming Ceremonies
Sample liturgy from Trans Faith
Short transgender welcome ceremony - Susan Gilchrist
Re-naming liturgy - Cathy Laufer, Anglican Brisbane
Liturgy for re-naming of a transgender person - Vancouver, Canada
A ritual for re-naming and remembrance of baptism - Austen Hartke
Liturgy for the Claiming of a new Name - Many Voices
The Affirmation of a Transgender Person - Kelvin Holdsworth
Resources for preparing for Transgender surgery
re-membering - a blessing ritual before transgender female surgery - Jo Inkpin
re-membering - a blessing ritual before transgender female surgery - Jo Inkpin
Resources for Transgender Awareness and the Transgender Day of Remembrance
* 2017 Resources compiled by Susan Gilchrist *
Liturgy from Corrymeela (thanks to Susan Gilchrist)
TransFaith Resources and Organisers Kit
The Lord's Prayer for Transgender Awareness
UCC Prayer
ReconcilingWorks prayer
* 2017 Resources compiled by Susan Gilchrist *
Liturgy from Corrymeela (thanks to Susan Gilchrist)
TransFaith Resources and Organisers Kit
The Lord's Prayer for Transgender Awareness
UCC Prayer
ReconcilingWorks prayer