As Episcopalians, rooted in our baptismal call to “strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being,” we unabashedly affirm the dignity of trans, nonbinary, two-spirit, and gender-nonconforming people, especially those here in our Boston College community. Sharing in the Jesuit tenet of cura personalis and recognizing the image of God in all people, we are here to tell you that we support you, we love you, and—most importantly—that God loves you. Your identities are sacred, your existence is holy, and we as a community are made better by your witness. 

We are grieved and infuriated by these deplorable acts that try to diminish you. We vow to continue the work of ensuring your flourishing. 

Please know that we are committed to offering our support and solidarity.

Sincerely, 

Rev. Daniel Bell, Affiliate Campus Minister, Episcopal Community at Boston College

Rev. Dorie Goehring, Ph.D. candidate, Theology 

Conevery Bolton Valencius, Ph.D., Professor of History 

Rev. Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkoski, Ph.D., Professor of Theology 

Claire Donohue, J.D., Associate Dean, Law School 

Rev. Joseph L. Kimmel, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor, Theology 

Nelly Wamaitha, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Theology and International Studies

Eileen Sweeney, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy 

Rev. Meghan T. Sweeney, Ph.D., Professor of the Practice of Theology and Director, PULSE Program for Service Learning 

Rev. James Egan Weiss, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Theology 

Rev. James M. Hairston, Campus Minister for Multi-Faith Programs, Campus Ministry