2003 Connecticut Vigils

Hartford, New Haven and Middletown

Hartford  
When:                 Thursday, Nov. 20, 7pm
Where:                MCC Chapel, 1841 Broad Street, Hartford
                                       More about the church here, map here.

Co-ordinators:Rev George Chien and Anja


Detail:                Welcome by Rev George A. Chien [Pastor], Invited speakers followed by a  song.  The vigil will end with a dimming of the Chapel lights, and the extinguishing of each of the 19 candles as each name is read for that person who has died this past year due to anti-transgender hate and prejudice.  There will be an informal social following the event with light refreshments and snacks and a showing of a brief video "Transgender Day of Remembrance".  The vigil is non-denominational, open to all.

 

New Haven  
When:                 Thursday, Nov. 20, 7pm
Where:                New Haven Gay and Lesbian Community Center, 50 Fitch Street, Hartford
                                       More about the community center here, Directions here.

Co-ordinators:Darby and keha

Detail:                Welcome by Darby and keha, Invited speakers followed by a  song.  The vigil will end with a dimming of the lights, and the extinguishing of each of the 19 candles as each name is read for that person who has died this past year due to anti-transgender hate and prejudice.  There will be an informal social following the event with light refreshments and snacks and a showing of a brief video "In Memory of Rita".

Other CT Day of Remembrance Events

Wesleyan University, Middletown