Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility

"On this day of Trans Visibility, I rejoice in all the giftedness transgender people bring to the church and community," said Uniting Church President Rev Sharon Hollis. "I lament the ways in which trans people are subject to violence, victimisation and exclusion."

"As a Church we need to do better at honouring people as they grow into their true selves, honour their new names and their pronouns. We need to learn how to provide pastoral care that is appropriate and supportive. We must speak out when we see violence and harassment."

We are delighted to share this prayer from Rev James Douglas, Minister at St Luke’s Uniting Church in Mt Waverley, Melbourne.

God who has seen us
change, grow, develop, transform.
Loved us through all our natural entrances:
into the world,
into childhood,
into adolescence,
into adulthood,
into older age;
by your grace help us see your rainbow children,
watch with love their transformation,
hear their self-identification
and enter with them your new creation,
opening hearts and eyes.
Amen.