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Gender & Sexual Identity

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Throughout our lives as we explore the world around us, we also discover elements of ourselves. For the LGBTIQ community the process of coming out, transitioning, and experimenting with gender and sexual identity may come with public or private struggles for acceptance, some which may be difficult or painful. Through ritual we can honor the range of emotions and experiences along this journey, support each other to become our true and best selves, and celebrate what makes each of us special and unique.
 

Latest Rituals

This Asexual Coming Out Ceremony can be done by any group or congregation, in any setting.
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“I stand confident in the knowledge of my identity, / and am proud of my courage to claim it.”
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To be recited by the person coming out and those who celebrate them.
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A poem to mourn the losses of life to AIDS
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A full ritual meal for LGBTQIA+ pride.
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“Exalt the Divine within you and around you.”
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“And wherever there is Pride, there is hope. / And wherever there is hope, there is joy. / And wherever there is joy, there is life. / And that life is sweet, and full of love.”
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A candle-lighting ritual for Pride, including opportunities for celebration and introspection
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“We celebrate the triumph / Of love over hate”
queer couple - one in a white bridal gown and one in a blue suit - embracing under a chuppah with a rabbi wearing a rainbow tallit

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