Aug 8, 2025 – Second Friday In-Person Meeting

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA, are pleased to announce that this month’s Second Friday Community Building Group Meeting
will be an in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, Aug 8th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY gathers at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia.
We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender +, Significant Others, Friends, Family, Allies.

TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY Gathers at MCC of Northern Virginia
aka
MCC NoVA – the Fairfax City LGBTIQQ+ Community Center
MCC NoVA, 10383 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030.

There will also be three break-out groups:
  * Parents
  * Teens
  * Transmasculine and TransMasc Nonbinary
We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender + Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies. We will also provide two separate closed group break-out sessions exclusively for Parents/Guardians and for Teens and Tweens.

Masks are optional.

We are grateful that we can continue to open our doors for our community once more!
We look forward to seeing everyone!
In these challenging times we take additional steps for your security. The Second Friday facilitators will be monitoring the facility entrance. Prior to the start of the meeting, we will have folks at the entry door. Late arrivals will be provided a phone number to call or text for entry.

Latest Information on Passports from the ACLU

Link to ACLU article

July 2025 – TGEA JULY 18 SPECIAL EVENT – NICO LANG!

Meet the Author! NICO LANG! In Person! Author of
American Teenager: How Trans Kids are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era
Friday July 18 at Fairfax Community Center (MCC NoVA)

This Event is Free! But Space is Limited!

Please Register ASAP Here

Late arrivals will be provided a phone number to call or text for entry.

Group Gathering provided by FCPS PRIDE and TGEA
in coordination with The MCC NoVA Community Center
at the
Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia (aka MCC NoVA)
10383 Democracy Ln
Fairfax, VA 22030.


Fairfax City LGBTIQQ+ Community Center

DONATE TO TGEA
We are here to serve YOU, the community!

If each individual who has enjoyed the connections made through TGEA were to donate or set up a PayPal autopay of just $5 a month, we would not only get past our survival but we would be in a position of growth
— during a time when we are needed most!

TGEA is a 501c3 and currently exists only by the grace of your donations and occasional grants.
We cherish and welcome all donations, and no contribution is small.

If your company has matching funds, TGEA is a 501c3.

You can always donate at the link HERE

TGEA Mostly Board

TGEA Board Members L – R
Amber Beichler, Chris McCormick, Rev. Emma Chattin, Jacob King, Chaiya Mohanty Ortiz, Rabbit Remers
(not pictured Frank Vance)

Thank You So Much! We are grateful for your support!
You keep us going! (literally) ❤️

July 11 – Second Friday In-Person Meeting

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA, are pleased to announce that this month’s Second Friday Community Building Group Meeting
will be an in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, July 11th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY gathers at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia.
We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender +, Significant Others, Friends, Family, Allies.

TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY Gathers at MCC of Northern Virginia
aka
MCC NoVA – the Fairfax City LGBTIQQ+ Community Center
MCC NoVA, 10383 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030.

There will also be three break-out groups:
  * Parents
  * Teens
  * Transmasculine and TransMasc Nonbinary
We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender + Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies. We will also provide two separate closed group break-out sessions exclusively for Parents/Guardians and for Teens and Tweens.

Masks are optional.

We are grateful that we can continue to open our doors for our community once more!
We look forward to seeing everyone!
In these challenging times we take additional steps for your security. The Second Friday facilitators will be monitoring the facility entrance. Prior to the start of the meeting, we will have folks at the entry door. Late arrivals will be provided a phone number to call or text for entry.

Latest Information on Passports from the ACLU

Link to ACLU article

Rev Emma interviewed on Inside Scoop

Rev. Emma Chattin was interviewed by Fairfax City Mayor, Catherine Read, live on Inside Scoop, talking about Pride and TGEA. 🙂
Interview Link Here: Inside Scoop

TGEA Was There!
Rabbit & Chaiya!

Alexandria PRIDE
&
NoVA Safe Space Prom!

TGEA June Events – Second Friday Pride Potluck June 13th

This month, for our June Second Fridays night, we will be having a Pride Potluck. YAY!
We will also be starting earlier at 6:30 PM, and going until our usual closing time at 8:30.
We encourage folks to bring their dish of choice, as well as listing allergens and gluten ingredients for the dietary restrictions of attendees.
Plates, napkins, and utensils will be provided, but please bring any serving utensils for your dish. Come share Nourishment in Community!

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA, are pleased to announce that this month’s Second Friday Community Building Group Meeting
will be an in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, June 13th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY gathers at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia.
We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender +, Significant Others, Friends, Family, Allies.

TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY Gathers at MCC of Northern Virginia
aka
MCC NoVA – the Fairfax City LGBTIQQ+ Community Center
MCC NoVA, 10383 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030.

There will also be three break-out groups:
  * Parents
  * Teens
  * Transmasculine and TransMasc Nonbinary
We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender + Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies. We will also provide two separate closed group break-out sessions exclusively for Parents/Guardians and for Teens and Tweens.

Masks are optional.

We are grateful that we can continue to open our doors for our community once more!
We look forward to seeing everyone!
In these challenging times we take additional steps for your security. The Second Friday facilitators will be monitoring the facility entrance. Prior to the start of the meeting, we will have folks at the entry door. Late arrivals will be provided a phone number to call or text for entry.

TGEA – a request

DONATE TO TGEA

We are here to serve YOU, the community!
If each individual who has enjoyed the connections made through TGEA were to donate or set up a PayPal autopay of just $5 a month, we would not only get past our survival but we would be in a position of growth
— during a time when we are needed most!

TGEA is a 501c3 and currently exists only by the grace of your donations and occasional grants.

We cherish and welcome all donations, and no contribution is small.
If your company has matching funds, TGEA is a 501c3.
You can always donate at the link below:
HERE

Thank You So Much!
We are grateful for your support!
You keep us going! (literally)
❤️

TGEA circa 1987 – A Blast from the Past!
TGEA support for the community goes back a Long time!

Fairfax Pride Launch Event – Sat June 7


Sat June 7 – 9:30 – 11:30 AM Fairfax City PRIDE Launch Event!
The City of Fairfax and Mason host “The Fairfax Pride Launch Event” Sat, June 7th 9:30 – 11:30AM. This collaborative event kicks off Pride Month at Old Town Hall with community vendors from both the Mason campus and the NOVA area, as well as Children’s Activities, including FREE Caricatures, Fairy Hair, Face painting, Crafts, Balloons, music and more! Around 10:00 am, a warm welcome was given by Mayor Read, Rose and Josh from George Mason, and Rev Emma to commemorate the start of Pride Month.
Everyone was invited and welcome to attend this family-friendly event!

MCC of Northern Virginia and TGEA was there!

We support The Community and the City that Supports Us!

May 9, 2025 – Second Friday In-Person Meeting

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA, are pleased to announce that this month’s Second Friday Community Building Group Meeting
will be an in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, May 9th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY gathers at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia.
We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender +, Significant Others, Friends, Family, Allies.

TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY Gathers at MCC of Northern Virginia
aka
MCC NoVA – the Fairfax City LGBTIQQ+ Community Center
MCC NoVA, 10383 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030.

There will also be three break-out groups:
  * Parents
  * Teens
  * Transmasculine and TransMasc Nonbinary
We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender + Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies. We will also provide two separate closed group break-out sessions exclusively for Parents/Guardians and for Teens and Tweens.

Masks are optional.

We are grateful that we can continue to open our doors for our community once more!
We look forward to seeing everyone!
In these challenging times we take additional steps for your security. The Second Friday facilitators will be monitoring the facility entrance. Prior to the start of the meeting, we will have folks at the entry door. Late arrivals will be provided a phone number to call or text for entry.

April 11, 2025 – Second Friday In-Person Meeting

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA, are pleased to announce that Second Friday Community Building Group Meeting for April will be an in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, April 11th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY gathers at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NoVA), 10383 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030.
We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender +, Significant Others, Friends, Family, Allies.

TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY Gathers at MCC of Northern Virginia
aka
MCC NoVA – the Fairfax City LGBTIQQ+ Community Center

There will also be three break-out groups:
  * Parents
  * Teens
  * Transmasculine and TransMasc Nonbinary
We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender + Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies. We will also provide two separate closed group break-out sessions exclusively for Parents/Guardians and for Teens and Tweens.

Masks are optional.

We are grateful that we can continue to open our doors for our community once more!
We look forward to seeing everyone!
In these challenging times we take additional steps for your security. The Second Friday facilitators will be monitoring the facility entrance. Prior to the start of the meeting, we will have folks at the entry door. Late arrivals will be provided a phone number to call or text for entry.

Statement from TGEA Regarding The Times in Which We Live
So Many Executive Orders. Yet nothing about you has changed. You still exist. You are still who you are. Your pronouns are your own and they belong to you. What has potentially changed are some of our rights as American citizens. Even then…
Continued Here

DID YOU KNOW TGEA SPONSORS A COMMUNITY BUILDING GROUP
FOR SPOUSES AND SIGNIFICANT OTHERS?
In addition to the groups above, TGEA currently has an on-line group for Spouses, significant others, and partners
of those who are transitioning, experiencing gender expansion, or who are questioning.
There are other groups as well.
Contact TGEA for more information.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FCPS PRIDE TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY RALLY
TGEA WAS THERE!
Pictured Below Clockwise From Left:
Chris McCormick, Rev. Emma Chattin,
Willow Woycke, Amber Biechler

(In Attendance But Not Pictured:
Chaiya Mohanty Ortiz, Jacob King, Rabbit Remers)

Big thanks to FCPS Pride for a powerfully Rally!
It was exceptionally well attended with members from many groups, including FCPS Pride, TGEA, and MCC of Northern Virginia.
Over 100 people were there!
Words were said, signs lofted, flags waved, spirits lifted, and horns honked!

TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY PROCLAMATIONS
FAIRFAX CITY
and
FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Additional Photos and Articles About These Events Here:
Washington Blade
Fairfax Now
Patch
We asked for Supporters and Yawl Came!
Thank you so much!

Local Events – March 25 – 27, 2025 – Community News

Fairfax County Public Schools Pride Unity Rallye Thu Mar 27

At its March 27 meeting, the Fairfax County School Board recognized March 31st as the Transgender Day of Visibility. FCPS Pride held a rally beforehand in the front courtyard, and asked folks to join them afterwards in the auditorium for the proclamation! The rally will be fun, but the school board will only see the attendees and speakers during the meeting at 7 pm. Nearly 100 attendees certainly made our community visible, and declared to our trans community: “We stand with you!”

Rev Emma had been asked to speak beforehand – and she gave an inspiring speech.

And this exception image from the FCPS Pride site showing all the folks assembled for a photo op with the FCPS Board
Click the photo to visit the FCPS Pride website!

MARCH 25 FAIRFAX CITY
TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY PROCLAMATION
On Tues March 25 at 7 PM at the Fairfax City Hall (10445 Armstrong Street)
Fairfax City presented a Proclamation Declaring March 31
Transgender Day of Visibility!
Trans… Significant Others… Allies…
We had a wonderful attendance of supporters and allies there!

Mayor Read Presenting the 2025 Proclamation with 4 dozen supporters

March 14, 2025 – Second Friday In Person Meeting

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA), in coordination with MCC NoVA, are pleased to announce that Second Friday Community Building Group Meeting for March will be an in-person monthly meeting format on Friday, March 14th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY gathers at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NoVA), 10383 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030.
We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender +, Significant Others, Friends, Family, Allies.

TGEA & SECOND FRIDAY Gathers at MCC of Northern Virginia
aka
MCC NoVA – the Fairfax City LGBTIQQ+ Community Center

There will also be three break-out groups:
  * Parents
  * Teens
  * Transmasculine and TransMasc Nonbinary
We will feature our open session for Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, Agender + Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies. We will also provide two separate closed group break-out sessions exclusively for Parents/Guardians and for Teens and Tweens.

Masks are optional.

We are grateful that we can continue to open our doors for our community once more!
We look forward to seeing everyone!
In these challenging times we take additional steps for your security. The Second Friday facilitators will be monitoring the facility entrance. Prior to the start of the meeting, we will have folks at the entry door. Late arrivals will be provided a phone number to call or text for entry.

Statement from TGEA Regarding The Times in Which We Live
So Many Executive Orders. Yet nothing about you has changed. You still exist. You are still who you are. Your pronouns are your own and they belong to you. What has potentially changed are some of our rights as American citizens. Even then…
Continued Here

DID YOU KNOW TGEA SPONSORS A COMMUNITY BUILDING GROUP
FOR SPOUSES AND SIGNIFICANT OTHERS?
In addition to the groups above, TGEA currently has an on-line group for Spouses, significant others, and partners
of those who are transitioning, experiencing gender expansion, or who are questioning.
There are other groups as well.
Contact TGEA for more information.