Trans Day of Remembrance is an annual observance to honor the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Join OUTreach Denton for the annual Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil Ceremony that will include a grounding moment, remarks from OUTreach, reading the names of trans kin lost in 2026, and opportunities for collective resilience practices after the program.
WHEN: Friday, November 20, 6:30-8:30pm
WHERE: First United Methodist Church of Denton, 201 S Locust St., Denton, TX 76201
in Flinn Hall that is located on the corner of Sycamore & Locust streets marked by a porch next to the rainbow doors. A digital map is available at fumcdenton.com/map.
PARKING: FUMC Denton offers parking behind the church, accessible from Mulberry Street, and in the smaller lot on Sycamore Street behind True Leaf. Accessible parking spaces are available in both parking lots. Street parking is available on all sides of the church.
ENTRY: Please enter through the Flinn Hall porch doors or the doors under the breezeway on the right side of Flinn Hall (wheelchair accessible). There will be volunteers stationed at the doors to greet you.
RESTROOMS: The two multi-stall restrooms nearest Flinn Hall will be all-gender for the evening. The left restroom includes two stalls and two urinals, and the right restroom includes three stalls. There is also a single-stall all-gender restroom further inside the building in Miller Center.
OTHER THINGS TO EXPECT:
Paved pathways to entrance.
Mobility Aid friendly entrance and seating spaces.
ASL interpretation available.
Amplified sound will be present.
Indoors, all ages event.
Water and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for free to attendees.
Masks are encouraged and will be available at the event.
You are welcome to bring comfort items! We will supply tissues and fidgets.
There will be an indoor labyrinth available for reflection after the vigil. Wear easy to remove shoes if you’re planning to walk the labyrinth.
