The Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB) is proud to release Viewed and Voiced—a sacred digital publication honoring Trans Day of Visibility 2025 by uplifting the voices of trans and nonbinary people across our member churches.
Each year, Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a time to celebrate the lives, contributions, and leadership of transgender and nonbinary individuals. This year, we’ve created a new space for reflection, creativity, and spiritual depth through a collection of original works.
Viewed and Voiced features reflections, sermons, essays, art, poetry, and music from nine courageous trans and nonbinary creators in the AWAB network. These submissions were offered without editorial filters or restrictions—allowing each contributor to speak, create, and share on their own terms.
This publication is more than a celebration—it’s a declaration of sacred presence. It affirms that trans and nonbinary people are not only visible in our churches—they are valued, gifted, and leading.
Read the Publication
Whether you’re a pastor, lay leader, parent, or ally—we invite you to read, reflect, and share this collection with your community.
What’s Inside
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Personal essays on theology, transition, and liberation
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Sermons and spiritual reflections
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Visual art and sketch series
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Original poetry and song
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A transfeminine reading of the Hebrew Bible
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And more…
Take the Next Step
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Share this publication in your church bulletin or newsletter
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Support Black trans-led organizations doing life-saving work
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Invite someone you know to submit next year
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Reflect on how your congregation can embody visibility beyond one day
At AWAB, we believe visibility is not just about being seen—it’s about being honored. And this publication is one way we continue working toward a world where LGBTQIA+ people are fully affirmed in faith spaces.
Read, witness, and be transformed.
Because every story shared is a sacred story.